Front Fender Issue
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern California
09' E350 AMG Sport, 09' C300, 03' Honda S2K
That looks like a new bumper might be needed because the hole where the bolt screws in between the fender n bumper seem to have ripped off. I know there a ghetto way of doing it instead of buying a while new bumper, maybe posibly making another hole.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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2003 E320
Dont even think of replacing it, The labor, parts cost and paint will easily top $1,000.
If there is a missing bolt, they are about $0.25 at the hardware store. If not push it in to place, hold it with a clamp, drill a small hole and pop rivet it together. If you have damage later, any body shop can drill out the aluminum rivet
I can assure you the fix will be far less obtrusive than the mismatched paint.
It will require some study and some "back time" on the pavement but it should be an easy fix.
If there is a missing bolt, they are about $0.25 at the hardware store. If not push it in to place, hold it with a clamp, drill a small hole and pop rivet it together. If you have damage later, any body shop can drill out the aluminum rivet
I can assure you the fix will be far less obtrusive than the mismatched paint.
It will require some study and some "back time" on the pavement but it should be an easy fix.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Long Island, NY
2004 E320
Hard to believe that happened from just going over a bump. More likely, somebody tapped you in a parking lot.
I had the exact thing happen, but to my rear bumper. Gave it a couple of wacks with the flat of my hand and it popped right back in place and has stayed there ever since ( 6 months ago)
I had the exact thing happen, but to my rear bumper. Gave it a couple of wacks with the flat of my hand and it popped right back in place and has stayed there ever since ( 6 months ago)
