GLK-Class (X204) Produced 2008-2014

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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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I made a cheap mod which added distinctive styling to my glk350 back in June when I bought it new.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 06:39 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 06:40 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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What did you use and where did you buy it. I love the new look!
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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What did you use and where did you buy it. I love the new look!
Thanks! It's from autozone(believe it or not).
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 11:28 PM
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Nice, it adds something that looks like it is missing from the stock GLK. Reminds me of what Range Rover is doing.

I just ordered a trim from eBay which looks like the MB accessory one.
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 12:14 AM
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Nice, it adds something that looks like it is missing from the stock GLK. Reminds me of what Range Rover is doing. I just ordered a trim from eBay which looks like the MB accessory one.
I got the inspiration from my RRS
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Originally Posted by sblvro
I made a cheap mod which added distinctive styling to my glk350 back in June when I bought it new.
Looks pretty good but it actually looks like you could have gone with a wider strip.

I need to look into this further...
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Looks pretty good but it actually looks like you could have gone with a wider strip. I need to look into this further...
I did not want it to pop out too much it will look aftermarket.
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How wide is it and if you had to cut the length what did you use?
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How wide is it and if you had to cut the length what did you use?
It's 1 3/8 inches(see pic). I just used a pair of sharp scissors to trim the edges before taping it. You can use a small saw or a dremel cutting tool but I don't have any of those. Post pics!

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Originally Posted by sblvro
I did not want it to pop out too much it will look aftermarket.
I measured and the area where you mounted it is 2-1/4" wide, so I think it could justify a wider strip.

Cowles offers the same trim in 2" as well as the 1-3/8"; I am tempted to give that a try...

Originally Posted by sblvro
It's 1 3/8 inches(see pic). I just used a pair of sharp scissors to trim the edges before taping it. You can use a small saw or a dremel cutting tool but I don't have any of those. Post pics!
What does the cut edge look like?
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I made a cheap mod which added distinctive styling to my glk350 back in June when I bought it new.

I can't be sure from the photo but did you not mount the trim on the edge of the license recess..?
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I can't be sure from the photo but did you not mount the trim on the edge of the license recess..?
Not on the edge of the license recess. Maybe there is a 5mm gap hence there is the gray color below the trim. I thought the 2 inch would be too wide. I borrowed the sample from the store and compared it.
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Not on the edge of the license recess. Maybe there is a 5mm gap hence there is the gray color below the trim. I thought the 2 inch would be too wide. I borrowed the sample from the store and compared it.

I think I'd like it flush with the edge, which is wht I think the 2" might be better.

I was going to order directly online but if they have samples at the stores I guess a short trip might be in order...

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I think I'd like it flush with the edge, which is wht I think the 2" might be better. I was going to order directly online but if they have samples at the stores I guess a short trip might be in order... Thanks!
You'll want instant gratification! Just drive up to your closest autozone
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OK, I went with the 2" and I like it.

Not the best pictures but it will give you the general idea...
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