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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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Wanted: white SL55

Well I sold my 2007 SL a few months ago and I really miss it. I want a white one this time with grey interior. It must be in excellent condition. Anyone thinking of selling?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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I was looking for white when I bought my SILVER 55. It's hard, but I guess white is worth the wait and looking. I hope you find what you are looking for.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:51 AM
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Yep, likewise....I looked and not much out there in white and the ones that are out there are being sold for a premium it seems due to the color. I almost considered it better to buy a different color and get it vinyl wrapped white based on the lack of choices. I actually am really digging the silver I bought, though....can't go wrong with a white or silver and pano roof.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mjr24
Yep, likewise....I looked and not much out there in white and the ones that are out there are being sold for a premium it seems due to the color. I almost considered it better to buy a different color and get it vinyl wrapped white based on the lack of choices. I actually am really digging the silver I bought, though....can't go wrong with a white or silver and pano roof.
Here is mine. Original silver color, now vinyl wrapped matte white.

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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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^^^That wrap looks amazing - now I'm thinking of doing the same...
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Cocaine matte white is the way to wrap!!
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
Here is mine. Original silver color, now vinyl wrapped matte white.


I'm thinking on wrapping my Black SL 65 2008.. Can you recommend the best place to do this and more info on price and things to think about? I love black but would love to go silver or white.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
Here is mine. Original silver color, now vinyl wrapped matte white.
Wow! Now that looks pretty darn good, job well done!

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Cocaine matte white is the way to wrap!!
Hehe!!
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
Here is mine. Original silver color, now vinyl wrapped matte white.

That looks pretty good!
what are the options to going back if you ever chose to do so?
Can you take the wrap off? Or would it leave residue and possibly cause damage to the original paint?

here is white SL55 on eBay with relatively low miles
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item45fc7681ff
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Cocaine matte white is the way to wrap!!
loool cocaine matte white? is that real? hahah
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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I'm thinking on wrapping my Black SL 65 2008.. Can you recommend the best place to do this and more info on price and things to think about? I love black but would love to go silver or white.
Well, I don´t know where You live, so it´s hard to recommend. As seen in my profile, I live in Finland, and my car was done in Helsinki, by a company named Automatrix. Here in Finland, the price is around 1500-2000 euros.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
Well, I don´t know where You live, so it´s hard to recommend. As seen in my profile, I live in Finland, and my car was done in Helsinki, by a company named Automatrix. Here in Finland, the price is around 1500-2000 euros.

Got it.. I'll just have to check here in Houston.. I guess they only concern I have is removing the stuff if I ever sell...
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wagz
That looks pretty good!
what are the options to going back if you ever chose to do so?
Can you take the wrap off? Or would it leave residue and possibly cause damage to the original paint?

here is white SL55 on eBay with relatively low miles
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...item45fc7681ff
The wrapping can easily been taken off, if You want to go back to original, or do different color. No damage to the original painting, it actually protects the original paint. Here in Finland, they give You 5 years warranty for the wrapping.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
The wrapping can easily been taken off, if You want to go back to original, or do different color. No damage to the original painting, it actually protects the original paint. Here in Finland, they give You 5 years warranty for the wrapping.
Thank you.
that sounds like a very good option then.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Thank you.
that sounds like a very good option then.
Very good to me... I actually considering doing it on my Black SL65.. I think black looks mean, but honestly, its my least fav color and black mercedes is like ridiculously common and doesn't stand out.. I think a Silver or White SL65 RENTECH Stage 3 would be sick looking.
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Pomppe
The wrapping can easily been taken off, if You want to go back to original, or do different color. No damage to the original painting, it actually protects the original paint. Here in Finland, they give You 5 years warranty for the wrapping.
Pomppe,

Do you have any more pics of the matte white? I'd love to check more photos out!! Looks badass!
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Pomppe,

Do you have any more pics of the matte white? I'd love to check more photos out!! Looks badass!






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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Man... Thats great.. Can't wait to see what he SL65 will be like.. What type of lip is on that beast?
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Man... Thats great.. Can't wait to see what he SL65 will be like.. What type of lip is on that beast?
There´s no extra front lip, just CF wrapping on the lower part of front bumper.
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Hey Pomppe,

That sexy R230 shape is absolutely stunning wrapped in white.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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here is mine
Same condition u wanted
But it's in HongKong haha


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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Pomppe - That is one great looking car. I think the wrapping looks great. Makes me almost miss having a white car!

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