need repair advice
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"98 C280
need repair advice
Hi,
I have a "98 C280 and had a fender bender at 5mph which broke the front left headlamp and damaged the fender trim a little. I'm currently short on money and was hoping I could fix this myself. I'm generally good at this type of thing if it's not too technical.
I'm enclosing pics and would appreciate any suggestions, including any recommended sites from which to order the parts.
Also, what is the silver trim on the bumper called? It's cracked and I would plan on replacing that too.
Thanks for any help. It seems to me that this is a pretty minor job, and it doesn't have to be perfect, just has to be put together. A few scratches aren't a problem.
Thanks.
Dan
I have a "98 C280 and had a fender bender at 5mph which broke the front left headlamp and damaged the fender trim a little. I'm currently short on money and was hoping I could fix this myself. I'm generally good at this type of thing if it's not too technical.
I'm enclosing pics and would appreciate any suggestions, including any recommended sites from which to order the parts.
Also, what is the silver trim on the bumper called? It's cracked and I would plan on replacing that too.
Thanks for any help. It seems to me that this is a pretty minor job, and it doesn't have to be perfect, just has to be put together. A few scratches aren't a problem.
Thanks.
Dan
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Sorry to hear about the ding. Looks like the wing has moved also 
. Do a search to find out how to remove the bumber (4 nuts and 2 minutes work) its real easy and then you can see what has been damaged behind the bumber.
. Do a search to find out how to remove the bumber (4 nuts and 2 minutes work) its real easy and then you can see what has been damaged behind the bumber.
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1999 C43 AMG
Dang sorry to hear that man. One is the left is a headlamp molding under headlamp (primed) and the bumper left Garnish Molding (Chrome molding).If yo buy the LT Headlamp assy for like $150 OEM Hella aftermarket, it comes with the turn signal too. But I am converting my C230 into a C23 (lol). I already did the rear, but still need the front. If in like 2 months you haven't gotten the LT Bumper molding, ill send it to you but u gotta cover the shipping since ill have my front C43 bumper on my car and will not have any need for the C230 Elegance front bumper.
FYI i have the rear bumper LT, Center and RT chrome moldings too if you are in need of them.
FYI i have the rear bumper LT, Center and RT chrome moldings too if you are in need of them.
Last edited by Tony_AMG; Sep 18, 2010 at 09:18 PM.
