SUPERWRAP chrome window trim step by step on C300 (W205) Mercedes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ย. 2021
- I decided to peel off my vinyl wrapped window trim on my 2016 Mercedes-Benz w205 C300 and give #superwrap a try and it came out awesome! And it's fully reversible (peelable).
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Looks absolutely awesome.
Looks great Flexx.
Very good idea ! Thanks ! 👍
Nice how - to. Going to try this.
I was just thinking of this for my CLA. 😎👍
Its looks okay if you want to save $$$ instead of getting those chrome trims actually vinyl wrapped or replacing with OEM black trims. In my case I choose getting the OEM black out trims. Nicely done Flexx..👍
This video is about saving money. I did a video on vinyl wrap already but that requires a lot of skill or you are gonna be pay hundreds for a shop to do it. For $50, it’s worth a DIY project over the weekend.
Shi it looks good asf
👏 man love this idea, vinyl wrapping worked but it was high effort. I did my calipers with super wrap and love the results
I have some orange cans ready to do my R8 calipers but I decided to go a different route. So I might be doing a giveaway for the orange gloss wheel kit.
@@TheFlexxGarage That is very generous of you! This stuff comes from Canada and takes a few weeks so whom wins will save a ton of time
Hi Flexx, would you recommend using the spray on the chrome bits of the door handles? I also have a W205 and the chrome handles I wanted to get them blacked out
Definitely trying this.
You tried it?
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Great video and I love this Idea but the biggest drawback as with vinyl wrap is that it's temporary. Looks good for a while but any number of cleaning chemicals, wax or clear coat can ruin it. Basically, it's plastic and not all plastics are created equal.
Question for you regarding 2019 facelift, I have a 2016 C300 led package sport package that the front end just got wrecked on. I was thinking of taking the opportunity to upgrade to the 2019 facelift. Do you know if that will work with the new lights and bumper? Do you have any insight or wiring kits for the headlights since mine are the LED 2016‘s versus the new 2019 LEDs?
only that fits 2019 front are side and top mounts on the bumper, nothing behind the bumper fits. The lights should have same connector and might work if its cheapest simple led without some dynamic cutting out other cars high beams.
Hey flex! does temp have any effect on the outcome? I will be doing this in my NY garage and its getting rather cold out.
Don’t spray below 60 degrees (based on my experience). You can float the cans in some warm water so when you spray, they atomized well but dry times would be much longer between coats. I sprayed the trim in 63 degrees in my garage because I did it at night.
Brilliant idea! How’s it holding up so far? I will be doing that next on my W212 E
It was fine until my brother eff it up. He borrowed my car and used a high pressure washer to wash the car and he sprayed up close to the spray wrap to removed bird poo and took off the coating and he also ruined my lower side decals with the pressure washer.
Would it not be easier and a better job to just use a 3inch roll of vinyl wrap and cut excess bits? Or is this a better job
No. Not easier. Already answered this in another comment reply. Probably faster (if you have skills) but not easier.
Hahah my car trims are already black.. but it does look better . How long does it last? What about when you buff your car will it come off easier? I remember your rims does it still look good. The Gla is a pass tho. Unless is a 45 or 35.🤙
Can the paint be removed easily like plastic dip?
It’s not paint. It’s liquid wrap/dip. And yes, it’s peelable like plasti-dip (if applied correctly) but it’s gloss.
Looks sweet, I love the look, closer and closer you’re getting to that complete look👌🏻 I’m wondering how’s it holding up on the trim that has the rubber trim next to it. I tried my hardest to mask the rubber off, but eventually in some spots, it peeled. Idk if i didn’t spray enough or it had a hard time sealing next to the rubber. I also did use plasti dip, not superwrap, that could’ve made a difference too. I also didn’t cut with an exacto knife, I sprayed the coats kinda quickly and peeled it all right after the last coat so it made it easier to peel. Looks a 100x better than ugly Plasti dip matte
So far so good. Even through some rough rain storm. The trick is to definitely put on the layers to make it durable. Superwrap sprays pretty thin hence why it needs a lot of coats. I really took my time on this job. Definitely didn’t wanna do it more than once.
@@TheFlexxGarage gonna have to get me a couple of cans of this stuff. Gotta start spreading the word superwrap👌🏻> plasti dip🤮
Would Superwrap clear coat be OK after the paint?
How many coats of clear coat?
Don’t know. You need to ask them to be on the safe side.
What percentage of window tint is on your MB in this video?
35% cause that’s the max in Massachusetts
@@TheFlexxGarage Thanks! 35% max in IL too. Looks great 👍
Will the paint not deteriorate when you wash the car with pressurized water?
You don’t pressure wash any liquid wrapped surfaces. Low pressure or hand wash only. Even my R8 that's been spray wrapped with the best materials, I don't pressure wash it. I low pressure wash only.
I suggest you do the chrome trim on the door handles next, either with this product or vinyl wrap. I did mine in vinyl.
Nahh. That’s a spot that gets handled (no pun intended) a lot and it will likely wear away or lift rather quickly. Plus my door handles have sensors. I don’t wanna cover them.
@@TheFlexxGarage yeah I did mine which have sensors with vinyl wrap, remove the handle and undo the screws to remove each chrome piece from the handle itself to be fully wrapped on the returns to prevent any lifting.
Yeah, that’s too much work for me. The chrome handles doesn’t bother me since the car is white. I rather spend the little time i have getting new content out to everyone. 😎🤙🏼
I just realized your from MA too ? Shoot you have super interested on ambient light video boutta drive my A4 to you and have it done
Hahah. Too bad I don’t touch peoples cars. I only make videos.
You are more than welcome to check out “Boston mechanics” in Norwood, Ma. They can do everything I’ve done to my cars.
@@TheFlexxGarage oh really ? Norwood is not too far from Me. Thank you for letting me know ! Love the content btw keep it coming
Yeah. Check them out and mention my name. A lot of viewers have gone to them. 😎🤙🏼
@@TheFlexxGarage sound good brotha ! Thank you !
They do anything ? I have a c400 id like some upgrades
could you do an update on the wheels you sprayed on your r8?
I had my R8 wheels powder coated months ago. They are fine just like the first day I got them.
@@TheFlexxGarage oh i meant the a4 then haha
Planning to do a video on them next week (if I have time).
Yes. Im interested to know how it’s holding up through car washes, wheel brushes, cleanings, etc.
That's cool flexx...but how long it can last?
Probably 3-5 years depending on how you applied it, and take care of it (like not pressure washing and junk).
I like this product, but would most likely do it to my wheels bc repainting do be expensive
Yeah. Did you see my wheel video? Cost like $100 to do.
@@TheFlexxGarage OH damn, it was yours I watched! Haha, and I like the idea of this, but yeah wheels for sure.
Flexx....when you say "non permanent" can you define time frame? Im thinking more for my rims, as you know my car is wrapped already. Will I have to spray rims every year?
It’s peelable. If applied properly and well taken care of…should last 2-4 years (based on my experience with liquid wrap materials). Apply too thin, edges could lift, water gets in, and bubbling will occur. So definitely take time prepping and spraying the proper amount of coats for durability and longevity. I would say pick up a can and test your skills on a scrap piece before jumping into doing wheels.
How long does this stuff last under repeated car washes?
Last as long as you want…as long as you don’t take a pressure washer close to it. When I wash my car, I stand farther back with the pressure washing so it’s not concentrated only on the trim.
@@TheFlexxGarage good to know. Thanks for making the video and answering!
How did you windows get tinted, did you get it done or did you do it yourself?
That was like my first video on the w205 c300.
no way is that easy then traditional vinyl wrap!!
Oh yes it is. And I’ve done vinyl wrap many times and spraying is easier than wrapping.
@@TheFlexxGarage far too much prep work, and 10 coats, I can wrap a window trim on a car in a hour max!
@@TheFlexxGarage So covering your entire car with plastic and tape, and giving it 10 coats of spray, is easier than giving it a vinyl wrap? Really?
It sure is. It’s a little more time consuming but almost anyone can do it. Not everyone can work with vinyl wrap and is confident to literally take a blade to their car. I’m putting a blade in a gap. Vinyl wrapping the trim is putting a knife on the car (with some protection from masking tape ). That’s 2 different experiences with a knife.
Took me years to perfect my amateur vinyl wrapping skills and it still ain’t perfect. But you ask me to spray anything, it’s cake. Just more time consuming with prep but still easier for a DIYer than vinyl wrap. I would take easy application that takes more time...than hard application that takes less time. And I'm speaking from an amateur standpoint.
I agree. I did vinyl chrome delete on my c300 last year and theres a learning curve for sure, less time more skill, this is more time less skill. So much can go wrong with vinyl, even with a pre cut kit. Not getting it on properly, doing it in the sun the vinyl gets too stretchy etc.
looked better with the chrome
Just so you know the chrome trim pops off with a panel removal tool
Yes, i was aware of that. I’ve wrapped my other benz by taking them off.
This video is to show people who don’t wanna mess with taking them off and potentially damaging them if they aren’t that handy with taking stuff off and putting it back on.
@@TheFlexxGarage that's fair enough, love the content. Just purchased the wagon variant and enjoying it so far. Have you looked into larger rear caliper conversions? I have big brake kits on my Scirocco and TT front and back but can't seem to find much for the c class.
I’m jealous of you guys. We don’t have the wagons in the states and I love the way they look, especially when lowered and with a set of nice wheels.
As for brake upgrades, I’m not really interested since I don’t race my car around or drive at high speeds. I’m pretty satisfied with the braking power of the oem brakes. More stopping power is always better but the additional cost and labor doesn’t really justify the upgrade for me. Just my opinion.
@@TheFlexxGarage oh I didn't realise they weren't available in the states. It's really weird as you'd expect that there would be a market for them.
I have air on both the Scirocco and TT so I'll eventually get it on the Mercedes, just trying to find the right wheels and brake setup 1st.
Wagons were huge in the 90s and then Got overtaken by SUVs. We’ve always had the e class wagons but that was about it. Now we have the e63 wagon and the Audi RS6 wagon. Both are sick!!! But I wished we had a c wagon so the car and mods are more attainable for the everyday person.