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May 14, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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The silver is gone. What do you think?

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Much better
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Couple more shots. I am taking the wheels of the SL55 that is pictured and having them painted to match the color also, just the spokes as they are now. I think that will be the look I want.

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Had SL63 gills painted to match the color of the exterior of my 63(Diamond White). Also, had the little fins on the hood painted to match the color of the SL.
Looks much better.

Like your car.
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Yea, now get you some clear side markers.
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Yea, now get you some clear side markers.
Much cleaner look...+1 on the orange fender reflectors...I'd go clear or black.
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much better! but i would prefer cf!!
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Very clean looking ride !
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I never understood the silver side grill at all...it looks horrible on a red SL63, too bad the first 63 I ever saw last year was this combo and it kinda ruined the whole experience for me! ...OP car looks great.
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Well done buddy. I can't stand the stock ones. A mistake of taste from MB IMO
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Much...much better!!! Why did MB put that silly looking patch of silver to begin with???

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I like the look either way.
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Looks Great.

OT, what percentage tint is on the SL55?
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35 on the sides, 20 on the back. Texas law.
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Huge improvement. Should be a factory option!
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can't believe you made the post today!! i just returned from my local bump shop where i made an appointment to have my fender inserts painted next week! i was also thinking about painting the silver SL63 and the mercedes symbol on the rear of the car black. the bump shop claims this will be more difficult as the parts are thin, cannot be sandblasted and won't hold the paint very well unless the surface is "roughed up".
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