serge01

hated the black runningboards on diamond white,now i love them.would have included photo of before but could not download because pic. was already sent in here so site would not allow.thread was entitled new ml350bt i beleive.

LittleBigPlanet

how did you make it, I hate the black running board as well, so I did not take the option, you car looks so nice ,,,, lovely

shortspark

I saw your post in another thread where you asked me to check out your running boards. Yes, mine are black/silver - the standard. I did not want running boards at all but I was stuck with them in order to get a Diamond White with the PO2 and lighting package. Your painted ones look really neat. I'm sure any good paint shop could do it but matching the paint exactly had to be somewhat of a problem. I'll try to post pictures of mine - if I can get it to work. As you can see, the running boards do not really add anything, plus I slip on them getting out - they are useless! The rest of the car is PERFECT!

serge01

had them painted in a very good shop, that mostly do custom mustangs, camaro, and high end vehicules.i knew this shop could pull it off based on previous work done on my mustang.the color matches perfectly.

serge01

i agree, i ordered thye truck with them but regretted it from day one.this will ease the pain.next time no runningboards for me.

2012MLBlue

The white on the running boards looks like its lighter and brighter than the white on the vehicle.

shortspark

Well, Serge, Montreal is a long way from me here in Texas! If I was so inclined (which I may be before long), I am sure I can find someone down here who could paint them properly. Or, I'll just drive it up and leave it with you to get it done at your shop on my way to Lac Poutrincourt, which is not too far from Chibougamau. My friends from upstate New York and I have been going to Northern Quebec to catch dore for many, many years and we go right through Montreal on the way up. In fact, I ALWAYS get stuck in traffic jams in Montreal!

Anyway, thanks for the tip - your running boards now look great! BTW, I know the Habs did not make it this year but don't forget that the Cup final is in full swing! PS-Hint, I was born and raised in Northern New York State!!

rayuelo

Huh? How can you tell in the pics the OP posted. They look pretty matched to me, and the res isn't high enough to be able to discern. There are differences in the way the color shows depending on how it reflects.

I'm sure if the OP took it to a trusted high-end paint shop, they likely would have done an exact match based on the paint code.

xxGenericSNxx

That looks really nice. Do you mind sharing the cost to paint it?

rayuelo

Fantastic look! Bonus is that you have a ML that is truly unique, especially now that we're seeing more and more on the road.

I didn't want the boards either but didn't have a choice unless I waited a lot longer. I think the AMG styling package rocker panels we get standard in Canada gives a great look that is infinitely better than the running boards.

My ML is Obsidian Black, so the contrast isn't noticeable, but I would have totally done what you did if I had another color.

GregW / Oregon

Not to me. The rocker is mor vertical so is reflecting light differently than the lower door panels.

GregW / Oregon

Looks great! I remember my '98 ML came with those gray rockers, which they changed to body color a couple years later. I painted mine out and it looked much better. May do the same to this car.

jtorrebl

Show us pics of your front and rear bumpers

YYZ-E55

Why? Its a Canadian car with AMG styling (no grey plastic).

Painted running boards look great, btw! I hope the paint is durable.

serge01

$650.00.pls don t tell my wife

serge01

will do

serge01

was told it would last no problem.

jtorrebl

I didn't know it was Canadian. I know about the AMG bumpers there. I just skimmed the thread. Thought it was a us model with painted panels. I whited out my eddie bauer expedition in college and put on a svt Lighting front bumper to pimp it out. I was curious to see i that was the case on this guy's car. I got black because I didnt want the black bumpers on my preferrable white car. Opted for black for a mono chromatic look. I would paint any other color car to have matching bumper panels if I had a different color. Did this on my first Audi A4 too in 2003. Had silver and painter the Lower bumpers and sides before they came factory a few years later

gee1224

hi buddy i have the same car same color and i am thinking of doing the same thing.......how did they hold up? any chips or scuff of the paint. love the look of your car.

jtorrebl

The paint is guaranteed to chip off or scuff. It's a running board, your going to step all over it everyday,
Even with flex paint and all. White will not hide scuffs. I had an old expedition where I painted thr rear bumper cap and it happened eventually. Just look at your factory black running boards and all the scuffs it has on it, now think about painting it white.

serge01

They lasted great.Probably look the same as the day they came out of the shop.If any damage its minor. Will post pictures when i clean them this weekend.Would do same thing again without any hesitation

gee1224

Awsome can't wait to see the pics of how the look now and can't wait to get mine done!

gee1224

I did it and love them! i also painted the lower bumper skit to give it that AMG sport look that mine did not come with.