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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 08:56 PM
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hit a huge pot hole. any tips on what to do to damage?





got a 10 s560 and hit a huge pot hole today, posted below is a link to a video, and pics

itlooks like the mesh thing broke at the bottom where it connects to the bottom of the bumper, not sure if thats a easy replacement but otherwise seems like glue should do the trick
and the chrome lip seems like it should pop back into place
any tips on what to do with damage and estimated cost?
thx!
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The damage appears minor but... Bring it to your local paint & body shop to find out if there is any hidden damage and a free quote. Wife was at the wheel a few years back ran over a small wild pig...speed limit 85. Fixed the cracked lower valance and replaced the damaged screen. Was pleased with the results but don’t think I’d attempted this fix on a newer car.

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Glue usually doesn't stick to those plastics but you might get lucky. Body shops do welding of plastics now and that could be a good way to go.
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Glue usually doesn't stick to those plastics but you might get lucky. Body shops do welding of plastics now and that could be a good way to go.
Adhesion will work fine with the right prep & products. Scuffed up the back (inside) of the crack on the lower valance of the E-Wagon with 220, cut a "V" into the crack with a dremel, cleaned, then filled with JB Weld epoxy and a little wire mesh for added strength, and let cure for a full day. Next day, sanded the front in and around crack, added a slight buildup of JB, let cure for a day, sanded, cleaned, primed, paint, and cleared. Damage was down low on this older MB so it didn't have to be perfect. Would not have attempted this fix on anything higher up on the car...leave that to the pro's. T

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