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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 12:59 PM
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Retrofit ambient lighting
I have a 2010 GL550. I will do a write up on it later. Turned out pretty well. I can adjust the brightness with the factory display. I opted for only one color.



Front door

Rear door

Front Dash and passenger door.

Spent a total of around $20-$30
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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 06:48 PM
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I reallu wanna do this. Please let me know where did you get the parts. Do you know if It can be done on a 2008?
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I reallu wanna do this. Please let me know where did you get the parts. Do you know if It can be done on a 2008?
yes me too...
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 06:51 AM
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I have a 2010 GL350 and am interested too!
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anybody?
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anybody has done this ambient lighting?
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Hey all. Appreciate the comments. I use the search often on this forum. I did infact complete a write up on this. Here's the link, from 3 years ago. https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-lighting.html
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Hey all. Appreciate the comments. I use the search often on this forum. I did infact complete a write up on this. Here's the link, from 3 years ago. https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-lighting.html
My man! appreciate you!
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Hey all. Appreciate the comments. I use the search often on this forum. I did infact complete a write up on this. Here's the link, from 3 years ago. https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...-lighting.html
Man. Ive been desperately waiting for this. Thanks
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I just came across this post. Is this an OEM kit that was install at the dealer or an aftermarket kit?
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