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Thanks, I'm sure you've seen the G-wagenaccessories LED cargo lights which seems like a more developed solution and I'll probably still end up getting but this kit seemed worth a try for the price, even if I don't end up using them all.
Oh I'm curious, what hardware do you have on the center of that rear cargo dome light panel? My 04 G500 just has a large exposed thread in the middle and I'm guessing there's a bolt/washer/cap combo that's supposed to go there..
Yes, I've seen the G-wagenaccessories LED cargo light panels and those do look amazing. The price though does seem steep at $72/pair
For my other car (sedan), I wanted a lot of light in the trunk and purchased these LED light strips and thes aluminum extrusion housings+diffuser.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JVI5AHA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J2XTIC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used 1 of them just zip-tied to the top of the trunk (hidden from view) and it is insanely bright. I originally wanted to try to retrofit these in the back of the G but they'll stick out like a sore thumb.
Some daytime shots with the LEDs all installed and on. Brighter than the halogens and better and now in the higher kelvin white color.
For the screw on the center of the panel, mine just looks like a normal threaded screw.
I may, in the future, experiment with the generic 12V LED SMD panels you can get on amazon for relatively cheap, specifically for dome lights. Then design and print a simple fixture to hold in the OE light housings. This may be a good way to get more light without the high cost.