i like that idea of taking in beer or donuts. thanks for the idea outland.

turns out they are painting the bumper off the car. it was in getting painted along with the grill, and rear PTS strip when i was there this afternoon. i also took in donuts.

turns out my company did the escrow for the business when the guy bought it 5 years ago and he had some quesitons about that. im bringing him some paperwork and recording stuff with the SD county recorders office we normally wouldnt take care of do as a favor to him.

ill post pics of what has been done tonight. they were installing the new radiator when i was there.

looks like progress !

i tend to agree with the painting instructions OUTLAND pointed out.
I had my AMG bumpers fitted first, and when all was OK, they removed them
and had them painted separately OFF the car. It worked out well.
If they don't do that, just make sure they don't overspray, drip, or leave visible masking-marks. Otherwise, you will be having it redone. Good thing they gave you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Don't take it back until it's done right.

Carlos

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i won't that's for sure. what time do you want me to meet you at your house this saturday?

I was thinking of taking off sometime around 8 am to get there by 9:15-9:30.

too bad there aren't any other San Diego MB's driving up. It always sucks to drive up there solo. I've been to about 10 meets now up north of San Diego County and sad to see so little MB enthusiasm down here, despite the large numbers of San Diego MB owners online.

Let me know if that time works for you. I'll start prepping/cleaning my car on Friday.

Carlos

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Irvine, CA - Oct 15th - Oktoberfest MB Meet - Attendee List

oh yeah that time definately works for me. PM me your address, ill have to do a mapquest since im without a COMAND in my loaner.

here are the pics of the work from today. radiator is being installed, power steering cooler and headlamp washer on passenger side. the bumper was in being painted off the car with the grill.

Doug,
are you getting your rear bumper strip repainted too ?
I remember you once said that the shading was just not right when you had it installed the first time with the PTS sensors.

If so that will be great, no more shading.

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

yeah im getting the rear PTS strip faded into the rear of the car so it looks right and not outof place like it did.

here are the latest pics. carlos sorry for missing the meet. i over slept and when i woke up it was nearly 10. i was out partying the night before. i debated driving up, but it just isnt the same in a beetle loaner car, you know? new radiator and im not sure what the rectangle thing is infront of it. is that the trans cooler or the intercooler.

That's the intercooler. Sorry to chime in so late, good to hear you got something good out of this like the nicer bumper and getting rid of the nasty rock chips. This maybe a good time to consider the clear bra, it really keeps the chips off the front. I don't necessarily think that bondo on the fender is bad from a comestic point of view, as long as they tapped it out very close and only used a very thin layer of bondo.

What is that ?

Glad to hear it!

Painting it off the car is the only way to go. I have plenty of experience with this. When I finally get around to getting an AMG nose, it will be painted OFF the car.

You can't blend paint and powder coat. Well, you can try, but it won't age right, even if you can blend it without the wierdness that often accompanies metal flake and powder paint.

I suspect they shot the whole fender. Since you guys are in Kali, the temp changes on the bondo won't be a severe as they would here in the midwest, going from 20 below zero to days over a hundred. Still, I'd avoid bondo when ever possible.

Doug,

the foam is suppose to take some impact when you crash.

So the car will be like a giant, citron green colored nerf ball.

hope to see it all done soon!!!!

Hey Doug, Steve couldn't find you the AMG bumper?
I see many coupes here with the AMG pack, they look fantastic, yesterday I saw one in red and I have a neighbour with a blue one, they look great in any color.

Certainly one of my next MODs, in the coupe and wagon

Its looking good. I hope it comes out perfect for you and you dont have to go back for any reason. Good luck.

he could have gotten me the AMG bumpers, but without the rear apron it just wouldnt look right, plus i dont have the money to just keep adding on. maybe one day ill change over, but right now im getting a mod for free (or the cost of a deductable).

Yeah, you're rigth, good luck

At least you're alright..it's all that matters believe me...still can empathize with your feelings towards your car.

by the wa, what does the intercooler cool? the S/C?

it cools the intaked air before it enter the engine (don't know how to explain it better)