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GLE Mercedes Emblem Got Keyed - OK to buff/repair?
Someone came along and decided to key the Mercedes emblem/logo on the front of my 2024 GLE. My understanding is that there are sensors either in or behind the massive grill emblem logo.
Am I ok to have my local dent/paint shop buff or otherwise fix the scratches in the logo? Is there any risk this will damage the sensors in/behind the logo? Or is this not a concern whatsoever?
Scratches are difficult to make out in this photo, but he’s a pic (albeit dark) for reference.
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
You may want to have the dealer replace it if it bugs you (it would bug me hugely). You may want to talk to your insurance company. Vandalism may be covered under Comprehensive, which usually has a lower deductible.
The Distronic is a very sensitive system. In my case (dirty sensors error), I had to replace the distronic base plate star (A0008880500) completely, even though there were no visible scratches or any signs of physical damage.
I see some scratches in the chrome star, are there some in the black background as well? The chrome star can't be buffed or repaired but there aren't any sensors behind it either.
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