CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Hi all,,,, my 2001 clk320 bumper is looking bad so im looking for a 430 bumper without washers. If anyone knows of one please email me at Larry35661@msn.com,,,,, thanks
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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You will have to buy an OEM part. I haven't seen any stock aftermarket available, and the body kits are a pain to fit. All these cars have cracked bumpers due to the design, everyone looks for one just like you are.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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I found a few bumpers but they all have headlight washers....my car doesnt have the head washer so im not sure what to do there
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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The question i guess is Would it be stupid to buy a bumper with head light washer covers when my clk320 doesnt have the actual washers
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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I don't think it's stupid. Most people don't know that Xenons were required for washers on US spec cars, and for those that do know - it's your car, you can do it how you want. I've had my car forever and have never used the washers. Lastly, you could always grab the heater tank, switch gear, and convert yours to a functional system.

Absolute lastly - you're looking for a 430 bumper, does that mean you have a 320 Sport package?
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Im not sure what a 320 sport package is. Never heard of it. I thought i just had a 320 standard bumper
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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The CP1 sport package added the CLK430 front and rear bumper covers, the side skirts, anf the 430 wheels and tires to the CLK320.

J-Will has one. Of course, his car has it all - including the Japanese-spec exhaust

When Bootsy Collins says "all the players in the house say Hey", he was talking to J-Spec CLK owners
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 01:36 PM
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Ok i dont have that. However i did upgrade to the clk430 side skirts last summer. Now id like to do the bumper. I emailed u a pic of my bumper......any ideas r appreciated......if i buy a 430 bumper ill most likely need the washer covers cuz alot of those go missing

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 02:22 PM
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You could always grab a couple of washer covers and epoxy them on if you have no plans to ever retrofit the washer system.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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I had issues installing the OEM washer covers because of a broken lock/bolt on the R fender side.

I used RTV silicon import-spec grey to secure them until I RnR the cover for repair.

Have the parts now just waiting for nice weather, Smoking hot in Florida right now.

Occasionally the covers pop up on e-bay and craigslist. Its all about timing.

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Yea im not sure about retro fiting washers. Could be costly.....i dont see any wires or plugs in that area either. I live in sarasota. Visiting pittsburgh now

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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My 300td had windshield wipers on the headlights. I assume they work good in Europe for snow and ice. The heated headlight washer has the same concept.
Likely you will never use it in Sarasota.
The covers alone list for about 60.00 each and make the car harder to polish.

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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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Why would it be harder to polish
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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I good body shop would be able to fill the washer openings. As others said you can always get the washer covers and secure them to the front bumper without retrofitting the actual headlight washers.
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 04:17 PM
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Im getting close to buying a bumper....Most bumpers i see have those little center bumper supports broken off..where the center grill goes.....( referring to a clk 430 bumper)..Whats the best way to repair them
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Why would it be harder to polish
it wouldn't really be more difficult, it would just take an extra minute or so to get it perfect. Instead of just running the polisher over it you would have to make sure to clean out any polish that builds up around the seam and hand polish the area immediately surrounding the cover if you're **** about that stuff. I am. But what's a couple of extra minutes?
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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Yea no big deal there....im more concerned with fixing the center grill suppports on these 430 bumpers. Most r broke off due to scraping curbs or hits
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Does anyone know what to use to repair these bumpers. Ive done fiberglass and body work but never on plastic bumpers so im not sure what to use...thanks
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When you say "repair", that can mean a of things. I'm going to guess you have a crack that you'd like welded. You'd need a plastic welding tool, the correct nozzles, the correct welding rods for the plastic you're working with, and knowledge of how to weld plastic. I've seen it done, and it doesn't look like rocket science. There are DVDs that teach how to weld plastics.

After the welds are complete, naturally, you'll need paint.
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Yea i thought of the plastic welding amd i do have access to it....I also thought there was an epoxy for plastics.
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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I bought a clk430 sport bumper for 180 with little damage.. I was looking for the heck of it for the wiring for the headlight washer pump.. Does anyone have a pic of the plug or know where they are. Also i still need headlight washer covers thanks
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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where did you guys find the used oem bumpers? I'm seeing them new for around $1,000 with the amg package.
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Yea new is about 900 or 1000. I wasnt gnna pay that plus paint for a car worth 10k.. Id keep looking on ebay
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