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SL/R230: Tail Light Units Swap

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Old 08-24-2007 | 12:42 AM
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Tail Light Units Swap

Has anyone swapped out their '07 SL550 tail light lenses for the AMG lenses with the smoked center section? I'm looking for a set of the stock SL550 lenses with the clear center for my '03 SL.
Old 08-26-2007 | 05:48 AM
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If I had $1 for everytime this has been asked and discussed, I would have at least $25 by now.
Old 08-26-2007 | 09:32 PM
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You might apply whitish-clear paint to the centers to achieve similar results that you want

... but seriously, if I had two dollars everytime this question was asked...
Old 08-26-2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gocargo
You might apply whitish-clear paint to the centers to achieve similar results that you want

... but seriously, if I had two dollars everytime this question was asked...
I wouldn't touch the lenses with white paint. It would come out looking pink...
Old 08-27-2007 | 12:50 AM
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I appreciate everyone's good intentions, but I want real lenses and am trying to avoid the high dealer cost.
Old 08-27-2007 | 12:54 AM
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The lowbeam on my 04 S430 went out today - is this an easy fix? It's under warranty but this is prob not covered and the dealer is a hassel

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Old 08-27-2007 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by alexx
I appreciate everyone's good intentions, but I want real lenses and am trying to avoid the high dealer cost.
I tried the same, it'll be tough since there is much more demand then supply in this case...

I ended up having them painted and love the work HMS did.
Old 09-09-2007 | 08:23 PM
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SL600 Tail Lights

I have a set of '04 SL600 tail lights for sale. I replaced mine with the smoked AMG lights a few years back. Lights are in the AMG box and read to ship!
Old 09-09-2007 | 11:21 PM
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I have a set of '04 SL600 tail lights for sale. I replaced mine with the smoked AMG lights a few years back. Lights are in the AMG box and read to ship!
Thanks Trimmer2, I'm looking for a set of '07 SL tail lights with the clear/white center to replace the all red on my '03. I was hoping to find someone who had swapped out his to put in the AMG smoked lenses.
Old 02-25-2008 | 07:01 PM
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Anyone have the part numbers for the '07 SL550 Tail lights? Thanks.
Old 02-27-2008 | 09:50 PM
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I recommend Duvall. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=duvall
Old 02-28-2008 | 01:20 AM
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Taillights

Originally Posted by gocargo
Thanks for the tip on Duvall. I bought my taillights from him at a considerable savings vs my local dealer. Since I had already swapped out my sport bumper for an AMG and replaced the mufflers with AMG quad tips, I opted for the smoked lenses and cleaned off trunk lid badge.
If the snow ever melts around here, I'll post some pictures.
If anyone needs SL500 mufflers and taillight assemblies, PM me.
Old 03-01-2008 | 03:46 PM
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I just sold the clear lenses I had bought off ebay, I didn't like the look as much on the 03 body. It doesn't match with the front bumper, looked weird. Anyway, wish you told me sooner!
Old 03-01-2008 | 06:22 PM
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Just switched my '05 SL500 today to the clear '08 style lights. A bear of a job--took 3 hours but I'm very happy with the looks. Now to switch the wheels when I buy new tires.

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