2002 G500 build/ restoration/ conversion photo thread
#276
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Yeah those radiators took me three days to make. Didn't think it was gonna take me that long but once I started I had to finish them.
No I'm not going to put G63 badge on the back. I'll stick with G500.
Trying to get a hold of the sound deadening sales guy to purchase the product but haven't been able to get a reply from him.
No I'm not going to put G63 badge on the back. I'll stick with G500.
Trying to get a hold of the sound deadening sales guy to purchase the product but haven't been able to get a reply from him.
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Took apart aftermarket facelift mirrors. Strange that lots of people install them but no one talks about how to take them apart to be painted . From what I see these "might be" assembled a little different then OEM. But after fiddling with them I was able to take them apart.
First remove glass by gently pulling out on it.
Then remove one small black screw towards the bottom.
Gently pry up on the back of the cover where it's clipped on ( two clips I marked with white tape ) .
There is a third clip from the front in the corner.
While you have all three clips pulled back, you then wiggle the cover up and it should come off.
I think I will be painting the black parts as well, so therefore I remove the bottom black cover by unscrewing two more screws from the inside and wiggling it down.
First remove glass by gently pulling out on it.
Then remove one small black screw towards the bottom.
Gently pry up on the back of the cover where it's clipped on ( two clips I marked with white tape ) .
There is a third clip from the front in the corner.
While you have all three clips pulled back, you then wiggle the cover up and it should come off.
I think I will be painting the black parts as well, so therefore I remove the bottom black cover by unscrewing two more screws from the inside and wiggling it down.
Last edited by Kobzarhomes; 05-14-2017 at 12:50 PM.
#279
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does the blind spot light connect to anything?
i wondered if one could add on the aftermarket blind spot detection system and integrate it with the updated mirrors that have the warning triangle
i wondered if one could add on the aftermarket blind spot detection system and integrate it with the updated mirrors that have the warning triangle
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Yes the blind spot triangle is functional, I actually checked it myself and it lights up. I also would like to look into aftermarket blind spot monitoring sensors to see if I can get them to work with the mirrors.
These mirrors also have power folding ability, which I also confirmed.
These mirrors also have power folding ability, which I also confirmed.
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Yes the blind spot triangle is functional, I actually checked it myself and it lights up. I also would like to look into aftermarket blind spot monitoring sensors to see if I can get them to work with the mirrors.
These mirrors also have power folding ability, which I also confirmed.
These mirrors also have power folding ability, which I also confirmed.
thanks!
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I bought them couple years ago, I don't recall from whom, but they are the same ones like you see for sale on eBay.
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yeah i kinda just gave the body shop my mirrors and they taped everything except the covers and just sprayed them.
But its odd because when i installed the mirrors, the passenger side mirror's LED doesn't work. i even checked the wiring and everything seems fine.
But its odd because when i installed the mirrors, the passenger side mirror's LED doesn't work. i even checked the wiring and everything seems fine.
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Yeah I think that's what most people do but it's not the same. I wanted to make sure that it's painted all the way around in all the crevices.
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Thank you
Last few days I have been sanding the hell out of the car, preparing it for paint towards the end of next week. Alot of sanding when you are re-spraying the entire vehicle. Doors, fenders, bumpers, etc... are coming off, hinges will be painted separately. Making sure every little crack is sanded so there's no glossy paint anywhere on the car. My fingers are killing me but it's almost ready.
Last few days I have been sanding the hell out of the car, preparing it for paint towards the end of next week. Alot of sanding when you are re-spraying the entire vehicle. Doors, fenders, bumpers, etc... are coming off, hinges will be painted separately. Making sure every little crack is sanded so there's no glossy paint anywhere on the car. My fingers are killing me but it's almost ready.
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E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, C43 AMG Cab
Thank you
Last few days I have been sanding the hell out of the car, preparing it for paint towards the end of next week. Alot of sanding when you are re-spraying the entire vehicle. Doors, fenders, bumpers, etc... are coming off, hinges will be painted separately. Making sure every little crack is sanded so there's no glossy paint anywhere on the car. My fingers are killing me but it's almost ready.
Last few days I have been sanding the hell out of the car, preparing it for paint towards the end of next week. Alot of sanding when you are re-spraying the entire vehicle. Doors, fenders, bumpers, etc... are coming off, hinges will be painted separately. Making sure every little crack is sanded so there's no glossy paint anywhere on the car. My fingers are killing me but it's almost ready.
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No, i'm not painting it myself.
Shop will put sealer down and then paint. They will not be priming or blocking it. When it arrives at the paint shop, it will be ready for them to start spraying.
Im going over everything with 600 grid and then 800 grid.
Shop will put sealer down and then paint. They will not be priming or blocking it. When it arrives at the paint shop, it will be ready for them to start spraying.
Im going over everything with 600 grid and then 800 grid.
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Both fenders and hood are going to get raptor treatment on the inside. Taped everything around the edges so there's no overspray on the exterior surface. I'll post pictures of the finished product tomorrow.
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Aren't you worried about the age of the car. Would be sad to do all this and then have engine or tranny fail. Or are you planning on rebuilding the engine and transmission?
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No, I'm not worried at all.
Right now engine and tranny are solid. These are actually one of the most durable engines Mercedes ever made.
In the future... not sure when, but Im thinking of doing G55 engine swap.
Worst case.... a good low milage 5.0 engine could be had for around $700-$800
Right now engine and tranny are solid. These are actually one of the most durable engines Mercedes ever made.
In the future... not sure when, but Im thinking of doing G55 engine swap.
Worst case.... a good low milage 5.0 engine could be had for around $700-$800
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No, I'm not worried at all.
Right now engine and tranny are solid. These are actually one of the most durable engines Mercedes ever made.
In the future... not sure when, but Im thinking of doing G55 engine swap.
Worst case.... a good low milage 5.0 engine could be had for around $700-$800
Right now engine and tranny are solid. These are actually one of the most durable engines Mercedes ever made.
In the future... not sure when, but Im thinking of doing G55 engine swap.
Worst case.... a good low milage 5.0 engine could be had for around $700-$800
You're getting there! The Raptor lining looks like a good idea too. I've considered hitting mine at Line-X to at least stave off any further issues with the underbody.
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I think its a good idea to use it in some places, its just like Line-X. I might use it on some areas of the underbody as well. I will probably use a small foam roller to apply it on the underbody not to get it on parts that I don't want it on.
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Here is the final result after using Raptor. Love the way it feels and looks. Will definitely help with any future rust prevention. The blue tint on the hood is from the blue carport cover.
I will also spray some on the exterior door sills, above the running boards before I take it to the paint shop.
I will also spray some on the exterior door sills, above the running boards before I take it to the paint shop.