JDT1

For those who have installed the chrome hood aerowings, I'm curious to know how they have been holding up? In other words, has the double faced tape held up pretty well that secures the chrome "wing" (fin) over the original black one on the vehicle? Also, is it really necessary to wet down the black one before installing the chrome one? Seems kind of strange to me.

LEOSOPHIE

Mine look as new and they are easier to seat by wetting the black originals.

ima55r2

Do you get any glare from them while driving?

LEOSOPHIE

I haven't noticed any glare from the fins but I was blinded from reflection off the rear glass while following cars on the freeway so I stopped following them. Easily done in the 550.

Newbie_2_MB

Mine are holding up great.

The reason you wet the black ones is because the chrome-plated ones have double stick tape on them. By wetting the black ones, you can then slip the chrome-plated ones on. If the black ones were dry, the chrome-plated ones would stick immediately & you wouldn't be able to position them correctly. Follow the directions to the letter & you'll have no problem. Very easy install.

BeanCounter

+1.......Mine look the same they did when I put them on a year ago although Las Vegas is not exactly a harsh weather environment.

blittle

Yup...

StevethePilot

They're beautiful. I find myself staring at them when driving, which has led to a lot of brake dust on my chrome rims.

Despite having 26k+ miles on the car, doing a lot of highway driving, and having various car washes and details, the fins are not only clinging tenaciously to the hood of the car, they look just as good as when I put 'em on.

STP

cc5731478

So far so good. I've gone thru one Phoenix summer with them and they still look great.

Greul

Where's the best place to get a set of chrome hood aerowings?

CommanderCody

Everyone will tell you formymercedes.com is the place.

Newbie_2_MB

Right here

JDT1

Thanks to you all for your helpful comments. I'll get busy this weekend and get these puppies installed (finally).

tomi.omni

Hi Guys,

where do you get the vins? is there n original MB NUmber for it? Live in Dubai so that would be the easiest ...

Tomi

Greul

Ditto to JDT1, will get busy next week installing them, can't wait until they arrive. And, JDT1, if you get yours first and have any installation suggestions, or anyone else for that matter, I'm listening.....

JDT1

Order them from formymercedes.com. On that site, they are called Hood Aerowings, #164-1016. They come in a set of 6 for $94.00 (best price available). Gerry Jones operates this business and I'm sure he can make arrangements to ship overseas.

elveston

Just a quick comment on Gerald's ForMyMercedes wings. I ordered the less expensive set for my '08 ML. After installation, something about them bothered me. When I mentioned it to Jerry, he sent me the Statz set to try. Significant difference if you're particular. Close examination before I installed them shows the major difference is the bottom edge. The Statz has a nice, rounded edge while the other version looks and feels sharp. Of course, you have to be within 10 feet to notice the difference.

If you have any questions, drop Jerry an email. I found him to be very helpful.

neodoc

Two years under the Miami sun and still in place and shiny.

slim nicky

And six months under the Seattle rain and still in place and shiny! :-)

MB_inspired

12 months now in the Vancouver rain and absolutely no problems to date with the less expensive version.

For those wondering about glare, the hood is raked far enough down that you don't ever see the chrome unless you sit all the way up! Thus a non-issue.

sam9187

I just bought aerowings from formymercedes.com. The part number is 164-1016. On the box it states "chrome fins for ML W164". Is it the same for GL?

JDT1

Yes, it's the same. My box and instructions say the same thing. I haven't installed yet, but I did take them out of the wrappers, and they line up and fit fine. I have noticed that a couple of other vendors who carry them show the same part numbers for both the ML and GL vehicles.

sam9187

[QUOTE=JDT1;2765225]Yes, it's the same. My box and instructions say the same thing. I haven't installed yet, but I did take them out of the wrappers, and they line up and fit fine. I have noticed that a couple of other vendors who carry them show the same part numbers for both the ML and GL vehicles.[/QUOT

Thanks.

It is interesting that the price is $99 in the ML section but $94 in the GL.