mbseattle

I am new to GL450 so I may be asking something obvious.

I am looking to get my rear lights customized to have the special somewhat darker burgundy look (not sure how to describe it). You see these on a number of customized MBs.

Can my local MB dealer do this for me? How much will it cost me?

Thanks!

mbseattle

Actually, from additional research, these are called "smoked tail lights."

It seems that some people find them tacky; I personally just like the way they look.

Where would I get those? Will my local MB dealer be able to order them or do I have to go through one of those specialty shops that caters to people that do all kinds of crazy modifications to their vehicles?

Thanks!

Kate0506

You don't have to buy a whole new light.
They have films that you put over your tail light to get the smoked looks. I actually think that's what it is. They are removable I think. So if you think they look tacky, you could take them off. I have no clue where to buy them, but you should be able to find some on the internet.

mbseattle

I see, thanks!

Are all of these customized tail lights simply stickers? I see a number of different type of modified tail lights, some are darker and some look almost completely white.

Again, I that know some people may say that these look tacky but I like a slightly modified look to give the car a bit more character.

Thanks!

Kate0506

Yea, pretty much they're just stickers. There probably is actual lights, but the sticker would be cheaper I think. And yes, there is a wide variety of different shades you can choose from.
Take a look at this thread :
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-gl-550-a.html

The person blacking out his GL has smoked tail lights.
I have no clue where to buy them from, you should ask him in a PM.