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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:01 PM
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They only have a carbon fiber and bengal silver. And for both of those the price jumps up significantly ($400+) vs the stock black.

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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:03 PM
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They only have a carbon fiber and bengal silver. And for both of those the price jumps up significantly ($400+) vs the stock black.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:04 PM
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Crazy why they don't offer grey. I thought it would look really nice.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:12 PM
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Go with black and don't hesitate. There is no point getting the other colors at a higher price unless you really like them. Go with your gut.

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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:24 PM
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Have you tried any other caliper wrap or bodyshop?
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:29 PM
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The shop that did my chrome painting and powder coating said they could paint all of them for $300. I didn't check anywhere else for wrapping or painting.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:34 PM
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The shop that did my chrome painting and powder coating said they could paint all of them for $300. I didn't check anywhere else for wrapping or painting.
I would try elsewhere to see if you can pull the rates down or find a color that you think works best. Or just get it done in black, and be happy.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 02:36 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 04:43 PM
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I called the dealership just now for the part number for the AMG 4 tip exhaust. Unfortunately, he said the only way to do it is to replace the entire bumper. So it sounds like this isn't going to be an option. But I have seen on eBay and Amazon there are gloss black AMG style covers that go over the existing tips. Not sure how they would hold up through all of the elements since they are being held on only by adhesive.
I talked to a different guy just now and he said it does NOT require a new bumper. Just have to replace the valance and some other parts and components. Long story short, it can be done in the AMG 4 tip style for $1,800 in parts. He estimated about another $1,200 in labor, so roughly $3,000. Too bad those adhesive tips don't stick better!

I also asked about the headliner. He said it can be replaced with black. As well as the grab handles and visors. The headliner itself is $1,200. The grab handles are about another $150. The rear view mirror is $1000! I wouldn't be replacing that for that price. Either way, to do the headliner, visors and handles its about another $3000 for parts and labor. Expensive mods!
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 05:45 PM
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I talked to a different guy just now and he said it does NOT require a new bumper. Just have to replace the valance and some other parts and components. Long story short, it can be done in the AMG 4 tip style for $1,800 in parts. He estimated about another $1,200 in labor, so roughly $3,000. Too bad those adhesive tips don't stick better!

I also asked about the headliner. He said it can be replaced with black. As well as the grab handles and visors. The headliner itself is $1,200. The grab handles are about another $150. The rear view mirror is $1000! I wouldn't be replacing that for that price. Either way, to do the headliner, visors and handles its about another $3000 for parts and labor. Expensive mods!
That's on the brink of outrageous. I tried looking for other calipers for the glc300. Learned some sad truths. Not many people sell it. I think the black ones are the only attainable ones. Get those or the silvers. I found a red without Mercedes-Benz engraved on it. Don't know if you're okay with that. It is from the same company, 147 bucks.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 05:51 PM
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I think I am going to order the gloss black ones with "Mercedes-Benz" in silver along with the bolt engravings. All said and done, it's $263.50. I found a 15% coupon code. I'll probably order tomorrow morning.
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I think I am going to order the gloss black ones with "Mercedes-Benz" in silver along with the bolt engravings. All said and done, it's $263.50. I found a 15% coupon code. I'll probably order tomorrow morning.
Wonderful!
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Go ahead with it if it is what you like
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 06:09 PM
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Your wheels look good. I like the silver calipers. Instead of coating, have you thought about getting covers? I'm thinking now if I want silver with black engraving or black with silver engravings. Tough decisions..

Here's what mine looks like tonight after I washed. 20% tint all around and 50% windshield. I already mentioned the window chrome, roof racks and handles painted black as well as coated wheels in gloss.

You have conti cross contact lx sport wheels? You changed them out from scorpion verde, right?
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 06:31 PM
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No. These are the stock 19" 5 spokes without black accents.
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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 06:32 PM
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You should ask istupar about how much he paid for calipers.
I haven't painted my calipers, they came like this. Maybe it's because I have AMG package I powder coated wheels in gloss black and the shop that did my wheels said they can powder coating calipers, pretty much any color for $500 total.

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Also istupar87, grille I think is a different size for 2020.
Ah shoot I was looking on Amazon and it seems people were able to fit their 2020 GLC 300 AMG grill on 2019 GLC's and I really liked the look. Was hopping to swap it for gloss black.
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I haven't painted my calipers, they came like this. Maybe it's because I have AMG package I powder coated wheels in gloss black and the shop that did my wheels said they can powder coating calipers, pretty much any color for $500 total.
Not sure why you got them. Strange. Maybe you could see if anybody else with amg package has those brakes.
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Ah shoot I was looking on Amazon and it seems people were able to fit their 2020 GLC 300 AMG grill on 2019 GLC's and I really liked the look. Was hopping to swap it for gloss black.
So sorry man. Here's what you can do. Take the 2019 diamond grill, get it powder coated gloss black, ta-da! Hope this works or something, I like that look also.
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Istupar, I said I think it is a different size. Maybe you can get it done. Who knows?
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Istupar, do you have sport brake system? That may be it. Included in amg line. Maybe OP can swap out for sport brake
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I haven't painted my calipers, they came like this. Maybe it's because I have AMG package I powder coated wheels in gloss black and the shop that did my wheels said they can powder coating calipers, pretty much any color for $500 total.
Figured it out. If you add the amg-line package, you get silver calipers with black engravings. If you don't, you won't have the engraving on front caliper.
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Figured it out. If you add the amg-line package, you get silver calipers with black engravings. If you don't, you won't have the engraving on front caliper.
Yeah, that sounds about right now that I think of it.
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Yeah, that sounds about right now that I think of it.
op doesn't have amg line. Do you see any performance difference between base and sport?
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