The rarest Merc: G-wagen

14000rpm · 3rd November 2009, 17:37

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Originally Posted by hanmust

These photo of a beautiful G250 Cabrio was send by my friend from Doha. Thought of sharing it for the G-class fans!

we still don't have a clue of whats happening on your G.

hanmust · 3rd November 2009, 19:14

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Originally Posted by allana13

It will probably be sold at an auction for peanuts as all these company vechiles are

I don't think it's for sale!

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

we still don't have a clue of whats happening on your G.

, the work is on, will post some teasers to night!

hanmust · 4th November 2009, 01:23

As required by you all, here is the first teaser photo of my G! I'll keep this updated!

cadaver_prad · 4th November 2009, 01:55

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Originally Posted by hanmust

These photo of a beautiful G250 Cabrio was send by my friend from Doha. Thought of sharing it for the G-class fans!

Now that is a surprise, I did not know that G-wagen comes in this guise
BTW thanks for the pic.

14000rpm · 4th November 2009, 06:28

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Originally Posted by hanmust

As required by you all, here is the first teaser photo of my G! I'll keep this updated!

please keep the pix coming in to see the progress. Is the pic the G's current state? or have things progressed beyond this?

hanmust · 4th November 2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by cadaver_prad

Now that is a surprise, I did not know that G-wagen comes in this guise
BTW thanks for the pic.

This variant was there from the time of introduction!

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Originally Posted by 14000rpm

please keep the pix coming in to see the progress. Is the pic the G's current state? or have things progressed beyond this?

No it's not the current state, things have improved! Will keep updated!

hanmust · 10th November 2009, 00:10

Thanks all the friends who suggested various colours, but there was always a colour in my mind & it was black; MATT BLACK.

Here is the second teaser when it was painted with primer the initial coat! More photos to follow!

Sorry for poor photos.

Akshay1234 · 10th November 2009, 00:25

may i suggest you change those foglamps to sleeker looking ones? or transparent coloured ones? and it looks hot. i hope you are changing the rims.

Cyrus43 · 10th November 2009, 00:47

WOOHOOO!!!! SEE, There are more people on the Forum who like Matt Black!!

And everyone was saying its only me!!

arjunrudra · 10th November 2009, 06:59

wow the matt black will look so good on the G-Wagon.get a nice set of alloys and ur done.This is going to be one of the coolest jeeps in the country.Anyways what engine does it run on?

ajmat · 10th November 2009, 08:47

Would it be a good idea to strip the car of its lights and bumpers and all trim before doing such a comprehensive colour change ?

I think the finish may not be as good as the original if such shortcuts happen as flashes of white will be seen in the long term

sierrakamat · 10th November 2009, 09:22

matt black looks awesome we had once done a sierra with matt black only problem the interiors heat up to unbearable levels and takes ages to cool down keep that in mind.
also the vehicle looks extremely dull if you are not able to give it a wash everyday.

hanmust · 10th November 2009, 11:44

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

may i suggest you change those foglamps to sleeker looking ones? or transparent coloured ones? and it looks hot. i hope you are changing the rims.

It's already thrown away! Planning to fit a 6" Hella, I will try it at Blore when I go this week. No stock in Calicut!

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

WOOHOOO!!!! SEE, There are more people on the Forum who like Matt Black!!

And everyone was saying its only me!!

Ya I too have some friends who love matt balck, but fear to do it on their vehicles. But I've already decided long back to do the same

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Originally Posted by arjunrudra

wow the matt black will look so good on the G-Wagon.get a nice set of alloys and ur done.This is going to be one of the coolest jeeps in the country.Anyways what engine does it run on?

Thanks, hope I could make it & praying for the same. I've already got a set a good off-road rims & AT tyres!

It's having 3.0L inline 5-cylinder diesel mill under its hood!

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Would it be a good idea to strip the car of its lights and bumpers and all trim before doing such a comprehensive colour change ?

I think the finish may not be as good as the original if such shortcuts happen as flashes of white will be seen in the long term

It's already stripped off fully, front grille, head light gadding, all beedings, etc. Door pad & others will be removed before entering the paint booth!

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Originally Posted by sierrakamat

matt black looks awesome we had once done a sierra with matt black only problem the interiors heat up to unbearable levels and takes ages to cool down keep that in mind.
also the vehicle looks extremely dull if you are not able to give it a wash everyday.

Have you put your profile name after it? SierraKamat? I'll be washing the car daily! Will keep ur suggession in mind, but I beleive the a/c is good enough to with stand it!

//M · 10th November 2009, 11:54

I have never been a fan of Geländewagens but after following this thread, I must confess I have become a big fan of it. Your G looks absolutely stunning with the Matte Black paint and will surely stand out from other Jeeps and Hummers of Calicut

. I too feel that a nice set of alloys will make it far more appealing. More pics please once you are done with the paint

speedy · 10th November 2009, 12:03

Hani Matt black looks great now hope you are getting the AMG style 5 spoke black wheels or Brabus Black wheels with All terrain tyres for the car. It would look awsome. Since you removed the rubbers are they good enough for the car or you have to order new ones. Over time they do get cracked and hard. Cant wait for this baby to get ready. All the best

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4th November 2009, 01:23	#138
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	As required by you all, here is the first teaser photo of my G! I'll keep this updated! Attached Thumbnails
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10th November 2009, 00:10	#142
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Thanks all the friends who suggested various colours, but there was always a colour in my mind & it was black; MATT BLACK. Here is the second teaser when it was painted with primer the initial coat! More photos to follow! Sorry for poor photos. Attached Thumbnails
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10th November 2009, 00:25	#143
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,304 Thanked: 12,562 Times	may i suggest you change those foglamps to sleeker looking ones? or transparent coloured ones? and it looks hot. i hope you are changing the rims.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	WOOHOOO!!!! SEE, There are more people on the Forum who like Matt Black!! And everyone was saying its only me!!
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arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 198 Times View My Garage	wow the matt black will look so good on the G-Wagon.get a nice set of alloys and ur done.This is going to be one of the coolest jeeps in the country.Anyways what engine does it run on?
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,059 Thanked: 29,710 Times View My Garage	Would it be a good idea to strip the car of its lights and bumpers and all trim before doing such a comprehensive colour change ? I think the finish may not be as good as the original if such shortcuts happen as flashes of white will be seen in the long term
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10th November 2009, 09:22	#147
sierrakamat BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 246 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	matt black looks awesome we had once done a sierra with matt black only problem the interiors heat up to unbearable levels and takes ages to cool down keep that in mind. also the vehicle looks extremely dull if you are not able to give it a wash everyday.
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10th November 2009, 11:54	#149
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,325 Thanked: 23,705 Times	I have never been a fan of Geländewagens but after following this thread, I must confess I have become a big fan of it. Your G looks absolutely stunning with the Matte Black paint and will surely stand out from other Jeeps and Hummers of Calicut . I too feel that a nice set of alloys will make it far more appealing. More pics please once you are done with the paint
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speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,024 Times View My Garage	Hani Matt black looks great now hope you are getting the AMG style 5 spoke black wheels or Brabus Black wheels with All terrain tyres for the car. It would look awsome. Since you removed the rubbers are they good enough for the car or you have to order new ones. Over time they do get cracked and hard. Cant wait for this baby to get ready. All the best. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by speedy : 10th November 2009 at 12:07.
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