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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 01:02 AM
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Finally joined the dark side :)

Hey MBforums,

Im ING and also fresh to benz. Im from toronto and i use to drive an 06 Lexus GS300AWD that i stanced out. After awhile i switched up my mind set and decided to join the darkside and got my self a 07 GL450 and this is how my progess looks like now with it.

Sorry for the ****ty pics on the my GL hope you guys enjoy
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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Looks good!!! Did you paint the car or wrape in mate black color?
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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I sprayed it my self with some industry paint that can peel off.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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I sprayed it my self with some industry paint that can peel off.
I would consider peeling it off.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 07:22 AM
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No, I do not buy it. This must be a joke, where are the license plates?
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by yasminzeyad
No, I do not buy it. This must be a joke, where are the license plates?

if you look at pic number 3 on my first post you could see my plate is on my window cause i just painted it. Heres another pic, lmk if you need more proof.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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What the hell?!?!
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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I think it looks bad a$$. While I would not paint my GL I think it gives your a "special ops" look. I always wanted to paint a Land Rover Defender 110 matte black.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Looks good!!!....


Originally Posted by sae4236
What the hell?!?!
My sentiment as well....
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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It's personal choice but I would not do this with any of my vehicle.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Rice rice baby. Rice rice baby.

Warning: plasti-dip fumes may cause brain damage, cancer and birth defects.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Re: "Joining the dark side"

I've always thought this phrase is reserved for going from MB to BMW and vice versa. Didn't know Lexus is involved. Oh well...
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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This is cracking me up - this is how I feel about all the blingy chrome crap so many people here have slathered all over their GLs.

This poor guy is proud of how he personalized his ride. It's not what you guys would do, or what I would do either for that matter, but let's cut him some slack. It's in the same spirit as HID conversions, chrome hood fins, and $4K sets of forged rims.

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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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rattle job looks like crap and the front wheels on the GS need spacers. other than that welcome to the dark side
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ddcha
Rice rice baby. Rice rice baby.

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then good thing it isnt plasti dip.

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Re: "Joining the dark side"

I've always thought this phrase is reserved for going from MB to BMW and vice versa. Didn't know Lexus is involved. Oh well...
thought german cars are dark side over japs no?

Originally Posted by mdadgar
This is cracking me up - this is how I feel about all the blingy chrome crap so many people here have lathered all over their GLs.
This poor guy is proud of how he personalized his ride. It's not what you guys would do, or what I would do either for that matter, but let's cut him some slack. It's in the same spirit as HID conversions, chrome hood fins, and $4K sets of forged rims.

- Mark
To be honest i could care less cause i'm probably the youngest GL owner on here(21) that actually bring his car to shows and sets my self aside from all other old geezers on here from plain old chrome trim and rims.

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rattle job looks like crap and the front wheels on the GS need spacers. other than that welcome to the dark side
front wheels on lex was pushed out 25mm just couldnt find a good pic before i posted it.

thanks.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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Mr. Ing, we're just messing with you a little. So let's not get all butt hurt over this. Now tell mommy and daddy uncle ddcha says hello.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Mr. Ing, we're just messing with you a little. So let's not get all butt hurt over this. Now tell mommy and daddy uncle ddcha says hello.
Theres nothing to get butt hurt over cause at the end of the day i'm still a young business man thats pushing a benzo that turn heads.
ill let my "mommy and daddy" know you said hello next time i visit them.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Theres nothing to get butt hurt over cause at the end of the day i'm still a young business man thats pushing a benzo that turn heads.
ill let my "mommy and daddy" know you said hello next time i visit them.
I'm a fan of matte black, just not rattlecanned. Reminds me of what my matchbox cars looked like as a kid when I colored them with a black marker.

Have you considered taking this route? http://www.unfinishedman.com/how-to-...ack-for-cheap/
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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To be honest i could care less cause i'm probably the youngest GL owner on here(21) that actually bring his car to shows.....
Really, you bring your new GL to car shows looking like that? People actually paid to see your GL?

Ok I confess, we're just ribbing you a little, just like uncle dccha said. All is good as long you think your GL looks sharp.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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I'm a fan of matte black, just not rattlecanned. Reminds me of what my matchbox cars looked like as a kid when I colored them with a black marker.

Have you considered taking this route? http://www.unfinishedman.com/how-to-...ack-for-cheap/
i might consider wrap in the future but for now i got suppliers who's hooking up products. GL look better in person but i guess in this pic it looks off.

Originally Posted by SixPak
Really, you bring your new GL to car shows looking like that? People actually paid to see your GL?

Ok I confess, we're just ribbing you a little, just like uncle dccha said. All is good as long you think your GL looks sharp.
it looks off in pic but in person it looks normal. i guess its the angle its in + low quality cam makes it look "match box like"
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