M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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clearcoat on '98 bumper

I cracked my bumper on my '98. do the grey bumpers require a clearcoat ?
I think the body shop was trying to talk me into getting some extra work for painting the bumpers.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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Thumbs up Paint them

You should deffinatly paint them it will look 100x better!
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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The clearcoat is low gloss clear.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 03:58 AM
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how much does it usually run to paint the bumpers?
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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A quick estimate from DC Autocraft, also the authorized body shop of Rusnak of Pasadena, and works with MBZ, Porsches, Jags, Bentleys and Ferraris:
$250-$300 per bumper
$100 per trim
The shop is expensive, but the experience and the type of cars in the bays pretty much speaks for the craftmanship.
Brought my ML and both my 911s in this shop in the past, very satisfied.
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