2012 Artic White ML350
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2013 ML550: Paladium Silver, Brown Satin Ash
I think if I was getting an ML350 I'd also de-badge it, just to keep people guessing what I have and it does look cleaner without the badge. But since I'm getting a 550, I might as well show it off since there is some snob appeal in that case. 
What I definitely want to take off is the stupid "Blue Efficiency" badge on the sides. If it was a BlueTech, that would be one thing, but I don't see how that badge adds to the looks...and since the ML550 is still a gas hog, it seems stupid to tout that the vehicle is environmentally friendly, even if the technology does help to make it moreso.
The Chrome Hood Fins and the Chrome door handle inserts also make a big difference in the looks. The door handle inserts also protect the paint there, so they're practical as well.
What I definitely want to take off is the stupid "Blue Efficiency" badge on the sides. If it was a BlueTech, that would be one thing, but I don't see how that badge adds to the looks...and since the ML550 is still a gas hog, it seems stupid to tout that the vehicle is environmentally friendly, even if the technology does help to make it moreso.
The Chrome Hood Fins and the Chrome door handle inserts also make a big difference in the looks. The door handle inserts also protect the paint there, so they're practical as well.
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From: Los Angeles
2012 ML350
They were DIY. They were bought on ebay for $200. I didn't want them installed at the service center because I had to leave the car for a full day. They were going to charge me around $350.
I'm also thinking about removing the "Blue Efficiency" badge. I just need to find time to do it.
As for the chrome door inserts, I don't know if they are going to be easy to put on as the chrome hood fins were. Maybe for those, I'll have the service center put them on.
I'm also thinking about removing the "Blue Efficiency" badge. I just need to find time to do it.
As for the chrome door inserts, I don't know if they are going to be easy to put on as the chrome hood fins were. Maybe for those, I'll have the service center put them on.
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From: Canada
2016 GLE 350d
I think if I was getting an ML350 I'd also de-badge it, just to keep people guessing what I have and it does look cleaner without the badge. But since I'm getting a 550, I might as well show it off since there is some snob appeal in that case.
What I definitely want to take off is the stupid "Blue Efficiency" badge on the sides. If it was a BlueTech, that would be one thing, but I don't see how that badge adds to the looks...and since the ML550 is still a gas hog, it seems stupid to tout that the vehicle is environmentally friendly, even if the technology does help to make it moreso.
The Chrome Hood Fins and the Chrome door handle inserts also make a big difference in the looks. The door handle inserts also protect the paint there, so they're practical as well.
What I definitely want to take off is the stupid "Blue Efficiency" badge on the sides. If it was a BlueTech, that would be one thing, but I don't see how that badge adds to the looks...and since the ML550 is still a gas hog, it seems stupid to tout that the vehicle is environmentally friendly, even if the technology does help to make it moreso.
The Chrome Hood Fins and the Chrome door handle inserts also make a big difference in the looks. The door handle inserts also protect the paint there, so they're practical as well.
I took the BluEfficiency badges off my 550. 2 minutes with dental floss and orange goo gone cleaner and there was no trace left. Felt contradictory to have those on a 402 HP SUV that gets 15 mpg.
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From: Greenwich CT
2014 E350
Plus one!!! took off all badges and the door cups is a walk in the park installed my self... Was going for the hood fins but that price is a lil crazy... Nice tho check mine out just posted pics with my 22s on.
