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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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For those that have the Trunk Handle, do you like it? I wonder which looks good on a pewter: stainless steel in polished or satin finish,

http://www.mbusa.com/byo/pop_accesso...1&model=SL550R
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
For those that have the Trunk Handle, do you like it? I wonder which looks good on a pewter: stainless steel in polished or satin finish,

http://www.mbusa.com/byo/pop_accesso...1&model=SL550R
I had it on mine and it is now in a cabinet in the garage. I found it to be somewhat useless and really did not add anything to the appearance.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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i just got mine a month ago in chrome. i saw it on a friends sl and thought it was a good idea because i was always grabbing the trunk when closing it and scratching the paint.

the only problem is i have to force myself to remember to use it. lol
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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I have the polished stainless steel version on my pewter SL and it looks great IMO.
But just like gga said, I often forget to use it. I bought it more for looks than functionality.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
For those that have the Trunk Handle, do you like it? I wonder which looks good on a pewter: stainless steel in polished or satin finish,

http://www.mbusa.com/byo/pop_accesso...1&model=SL550R
As I said I have no use for mine. Send me a PM with your address and I will gladly send it to you. This will be the Friday "Blue Plate Special" and will be free of charge.
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