My name is Christian, I live in Hamburg. Earlier this year, I picked up my new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift in Brooklyn Grey — a rare configuration I had been waiting for over several months. The car impressed me with its comfort and technology, yet visually it felt a bit too proper. Too classic, almost restrained. Expensive and respectable — but still similar to any other GLS, missing that sense of drive and individuality.
What worried me most was the idea that in six months I’d start seeing the same Maybach GLS 600s in my own circle. I wanted to keep the status and comfort, but finally give the car the personal identity that justifies upgrading a Maybach at all.
My name is Christian, I live in Hamburg. Earlier this year, I picked up my new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 facelift in Brooklyn Grey — a rare configuration I had been waiting for over several months. The car impressed me with its comfort and technology, yet visually it felt a bit too proper. Too classic, almost restrained. Expensive and respectable — but still similar to any other GLS, missing that sense of drive and individuality.
What worried me most was the idea that in six months I’d start seeing the same Maybach GLS 600s in my own circle. I wanted to keep the status and comfort, but finally give the car the personal identity that justifies upgrading a Maybach at all.
Why I chose LARTE Design
Why I chose LARTE Design
I previously had a disappointing experience with another atelier: the “carbon” installed on my BMW X7 faded within a year and started cracking. That’s why I approached any Maybach styling proposals with skepticism.
I first heard about LARTE Design from a dealer I know — he showed me photos of the new styling kit for the facelifted Maybach GLS, featuring a full carbon exterior and exclusive wheels designed specifically for this model. I asked for more details, and their manager, Elizabeth, reached out to me.
She explained in detail the difference between real structural carbon parts and carbon-look lamination, which is often used in lower-quality projects. She also walked me through the technologies LARTE Design uses — from pre-preg carbon to high-grade hand-laid carbon — and how both methods ensure strength, durability, and a flawless visual finish. She showed real projects, part serial numbers, TÜV certification for the materials, and photos from the production floor. Most importantly, she was transparent about everything: timelines, logistics, and any adjustments that might be needed during the process.
I previously had a disappointing experience with another atelier: the “carbon” installed on my BMW X7 faded within a year and started cracking. That’s why I approached any Maybach styling proposals with skepticism.
I first heard about LARTE Design from a dealer I know — he showed me photos of the new styling kit for the facelifted Maybach GLS, featuring a full carbon exterior and exclusive wheels designed specifically for this model. I asked for more details, and their manager, Elizabeth, reached out to me.
She explained in detail the difference between real structural carbon parts and carbon-look lamination, which is often used in lower-quality projects. She also walked me through the technologies LARTE Design uses — from pre-preg carbon to high-grade hand-laid carbon — and how both methods ensure strength, durability, and a flawless visual finish. She showed real projects, part serial numbers, TÜV certification for the materials, and photos from the production floor. Most importantly, she was transparent about everything: timelines, logistics, and any adjustments that might be needed during the process.
The process
The process
Together with Elizabeth, we built the configuration. She sent several render variations in Brooklyn Grey with different trim accents. In the end, we chose full carbon and multi-spoke LARTE wheels to give the car a sportier, more dynamic presence.
I sent the vehicle to Düsseldorf by enclosed transport. Even during the fitting stage, Elizabeth kept me updated — detailed photos of panel gaps, close-ups of joints, short videos of the process. I always felt involved and informed.
Together with Elizabeth, we built the configuration. She sent several render variations in Brooklyn Grey with different trim accents. In the end, we chose full carbon and multi-spoke LARTE wheels to give the car a sportier, more dynamic presence.
I sent the vehicle to Düsseldorf by enclosed transport. Even during the fitting stage, Elizabeth kept me updated — detailed photos of panel gaps, close-ups of joints, short videos of the process. I always felt involved and informed.
The result I wanted — and more
The result I wanted — and more
The real shock came when the car was returned, and I saw my Maybach outside for the first time after installation. In Brooklyn Grey, with a full carbon kit and exclusive wheels, the vehicle no longer looked like “a very expensive GLS.” It became something else entirely — a car that visually separates you from everyone else on the road.
My colleagues didn’t even recognize it at first: “Is this the new Maybach or some kind of limited edition?” — I still hear this question. And that feeling — that I’m driving something genuinely unique, something no one else has — hasn’t left me since.
The real shock came when the car was returned, and I saw my Maybach outside for the first time after installation. In Brooklyn Grey, with a full carbon kit and exclusive wheels, the vehicle no longer looked like “a very expensive GLS.” It became something else entirely — a car that visually separates you from everyone else on the road.
My colleagues didn’t even recognize it at first: “Is this the new Maybach or some kind of limited edition?” — I still hear this question. And that feeling — that I’m driving something genuinely unique, something no one else has — hasn’t left me since.
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