Chrome trim kits for GLK 350
01-09-2010, 04:18 PM
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Mercedes Benz GLK 350
Chrome trim kits for GLK 350
Has anyone tried to purchase and install the chrome trim kits for the fog lights and/or the rear deck? Where did you find them?
01-09-2010, 06:01 PM
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2010 Barolo Red-Almond/Black GLK 350, 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist LUX III DTS
They can be purchased at
http://www.dealerfit.com/
and/or
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/
One warning.
These are attached using double sided tape.
The tape itself is not a problem.
The tape is merely the delivery vehicle of 3M (or equivalent) automotive adhesive.
That is what is holding on your chrome strips down the side of your GLK and even the letters and numbers.
During installation you throw away the "tape" and leave only the adhesive.
But the adhesive must be installed when the temperature is between 70F and 100F.
This can be a problem this time of year.
It must be allowed to "setup" for a minimum of 24 hours. It gains strength over time.
Most of these tapes reach approx 60/65% of there max strength within 24 ours. The rest is done over a period of a few days.
I have done the fog lights, the head and tail lights and the door handle recesses.
You can see these in my gallery.
I want to do the rear deck piece, but haven't found availability for that yet. It could be avail through the dealer....but my dealer is a bit of a trip and i have been busy.
And again.....even here in Florida, it hasn't been warm enough lately!
http://www.dealerfit.com/
and/or
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/
One warning.
These are attached using double sided tape.
The tape itself is not a problem.
The tape is merely the delivery vehicle of 3M (or equivalent) automotive adhesive.
That is what is holding on your chrome strips down the side of your GLK and even the letters and numbers.
During installation you throw away the "tape" and leave only the adhesive.
But the adhesive must be installed when the temperature is between 70F and 100F.
This can be a problem this time of year.
It must be allowed to "setup" for a minimum of 24 hours. It gains strength over time.
Most of these tapes reach approx 60/65% of there max strength within 24 ours. The rest is done over a period of a few days.
I have done the fog lights, the head and tail lights and the door handle recesses.
You can see these in my gallery.
I want to do the rear deck piece, but haven't found availability for that yet. It could be avail through the dealer....but my dealer is a bit of a trip and i have been busy.
And again.....even here in Florida, it hasn't been warm enough lately!
04-04-2010, 03:43 PM
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I see that you have the chrome kit on your fog lights. I want to get the ones that you have but it seems like I already have OEM chrome circle on my fog lights.
Do I have to take that one out and replace the whole thing?
Do I have to take that one out and replace the whole thing?
04-04-2010, 06:31 PM
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2010 Barolo Red-Almond/Black GLK 350, 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist LUX III DTS
Frankly I don't know. I put them on over the OEM chrome circles and they never fit quite right. But it ended up not mattering to me.
I like to do some mods that are subtle.And after living with these for a couple of weeks I decided they are too much, so I took them off.
I need to change out my sig photo.
I like to do some mods that are subtle.And after living with these for a couple of weeks I decided they are too much, so I took them off.
I need to change out my sig photo.
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