Duraflex Amg Bodykit
03-03-2008, 12:31 PM
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Duraflex Amg Bodykit
HEy I just got rear ended a couple days ago. I'm going to need a new bumper, so I'm thinking about upgrading to an AMG body kit.. I have found a AMG body kit by DURAFLEX, has anybody used this body kit and if so is it a good quality or is it just like those cheap replica fiberglass that every 16-20 year old has in their rice burners now days.. ANy help will be appreciated.
03-03-2008, 12:53 PM
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HEy I just got rear ended a couple days ago. I'm going to need a new bumper, so I'm thinking about upgrading to an AMG body kit.. I have found a AMG body kit by DURAFLEX, has anybody used this body kit and if so is it a good quality or is it just like those cheap replica fiberglass that every 16-20 year old has in their rice burners now days.. ANy help will be appreciated.
03-03-2008, 12:57 PM
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Are these the guys on ebay??? If so, I e-mailed them and they mentioned that it was rough cut and the bodyshop would have to do the final shaving and also drilling in the mounting holes. I think this is a bit too much to do and it probably won't fit perfect when you're done.
03-04-2008, 11:06 AM
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I am still in the process of un-doing the mistake I made w/ the Duraflex kit. It's awful, and even after 2 weeks in a good body shop - there are numerous flaws. The worst part is the pourous nature of the mix they use (fiberglass and some kind of polymer I belive). Several heavy coats of primer, and it still won't take paint without rippling and / or seeping into pinholes.
The front Duraflex piece is a real mess - no provision for the OEM foglights - just a hole - and crappy cheap silver colored mesh. Mounting points had to be modified significantly just to get it to fit, and then there's the paint issue again. Even the side pieces have to be glued on - no mounts, and they don't fit the OEM clips/mounts.
I just found an OEM AMG front bumper cover and will be replacing the rear as soon as I find a similar deal.
Run Away !!!
The front Duraflex piece is a real mess - no provision for the OEM foglights - just a hole - and crappy cheap silver colored mesh. Mounting points had to be modified significantly just to get it to fit, and then there's the paint issue again. Even the side pieces have to be glued on - no mounts, and they don't fit the OEM clips/mounts.
I just found an OEM AMG front bumper cover and will be replacing the rear as soon as I find a similar deal.
Run Away !!!
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03-04-2008, 12:09 PM
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I am still in the process of un-doing the mistake I made w/ the Duraflex kit. It's awful, and even after 2 weeks in a good body shop - there are numerous flaws. The worst part is the pourous nature of the mix they use (fiberglass and some kind of polymer I belive). Several heavy coats of primer, and it still won't take paint without rippling and / or seeping into pinholes.
The front Duraflex piece is a real mess - no provision for the OEM foglights - just a hole - and crappy cheap silver colored mesh. Mounting points had to be modified significantly just to get it to fit, and then there's the paint issue again. Even the side pieces have to be glued on - no mounts, and they don't fit the OEM clips/mounts.
I just found an OEM AMG front bumper cover and will be replacing the rear as soon as I find a similar deal.
Run Away !!!
The front Duraflex piece is a real mess - no provision for the OEM foglights - just a hole - and crappy cheap silver colored mesh. Mounting points had to be modified significantly just to get it to fit, and then there's the paint issue again. Even the side pieces have to be glued on - no mounts, and they don't fit the OEM clips/mounts.
I just found an OEM AMG front bumper cover and will be replacing the rear as soon as I find a similar deal.
Run Away !!!
