SL-Class (R231) 2013 on: Discussion on the SL550

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Old May 12, 2022 | 12:33 PM
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Some mods complete...

So far I got the calipers painted red (Mars Red for Jetta lol), chrome delete with gloss black wrap and changed the badges to gloss black. I decided to go with the V8 Bi turbo badges on the fenders as this is a V8 Bi turbo. Still have to do the muffler delete and get the amp installed for the back speakers. Other than that, I don't think I need to do to much more to modify to my taste.


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Works for me, nice job. Didnt you also add the deck spoiler? Unless that was on the car when purchased.


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So far I got the calipers painted red (Mars Red for Jetta lol), chrome delete with gloss black wrap and changed the badges to gloss black. I decided to go with the V8 Bi turbo badges on the fenders as this is a V8 Bi turbo. Still have to do the muffler delete and get the amp installed for the back speakers. Other than that, I don't think I need to do to much more to modify to my taste.


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Old May 12, 2022 | 01:28 PM
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It was on there already as were the mirrors in black.
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Thanks for the Jetta-Mars-Red calipers. How 'bout a close up?
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Did you take the wheel off just for this pic? Thanks, man! They look great! Is the "Mercedes Benz" lettering a decal? What paint source did you use?
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Did you take the wheel off just for this pic? Thanks, man! They look great! Is the "Mercedes Benz" lettering a decal? What paint source did you use?
The body shop sent me this pic while they were in process. Benz Lettering is a decal that they cleared over. No clue what paint they used, I sent them a pic of an SL63 AMG and said "do that".
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LOL!
You missed the other No Parking Sign from the original pic

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You missed the other No Parking Sign from the original pic


Better?
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HAHA absolutely!
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Originally Posted by griza
So far I got the calipers painted red (Mars Red for Jetta lol), chrome delete with gloss black wrap and changed the badges to gloss black. I decided to go with the V8 Bi turbo badges on the fenders as this is a V8 Bi turbo. Still have to do the muffler delete and get the amp installed for the back speakers. Other than that, I don't think I need to do to much more to modify to my taste.
Nice SL! Maybe time for some BBSs?
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Nice SL! Maybe time for some BBSs?
I was actually eyeing the Vossen EVO 1 3 piece in gold, but they have a silver lip and bolts. Not sure how that would flow with the chrome delete. maybe get the barrels and bolts gloss black? Would love to have them photoshopped if anyone has the ability

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