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Minneapolis MN area. I just wasn’t sure if a body shop can do the repair, or if it would require a specialty shop. I looked at buying new OEM parts but don’t feel like dropping more than $5k.
Ideally, your CF pieces shall be removed, stripped, clear-coated, and reinstalled. It is tedious, but a strong sharp knife can get clear coat off, inch by inch to not damage the weave. These are large parts, and this won't come cheap in sweat equity or labor. Just to remove them without damage can take patience and lots of fishing line. Perhaps, complete replacement is a consideration here.
Are they OEM?
If they are aftermarket, Is going to be cheaper to just buy new ones.
I have a wing from a 355 challenge that I have been working on for months. CF repair is extremely tedious and time consuming.
There is a reason they are done with a vacuum process.
Now small isolated spots are a bit easier. Clean out the hole, sand the surrounding area with 800. Used a two part CF repair resin. Use a little heat to get the air bubbles out. Wet sand, buff and be done.
those look like aftermarket parts. Dont think mercedes made any carbon spoilers and side skirts.The sideskirts look to have alot of orange peel, which means it might be a wrap
those look like aftermarket parts. Dont think mercedes made any carbon spoilers and side skirts.The sideskirts look to have alot of orange peel, which means it might be a wrap
initially I was surprised, usually OEM parts won't do this. But I looked at BranditoE63 intro post, and his does appear to have the factory carbon package.
Odd.
initially I was surprised, usually OEM parts won't do this. But I looked at BranditoE63 intro post, and his does appear to have the factory carbon package.
Odd.
BranditoE63
The front bumper accents are all just black, and rear diffuser doesn't look carbon either.
Minneapolis MN area. I just wasn’t sure if a body shop can do the repair, or if it would require a specialty shop. I looked at buying new OEM parts but don’t feel like dropping more than $5k.
It'll be cheaper for you to get the parts wrapped instead.
The car came with a factory carbon fiber package which is interior trim, outside mirrors, rocker inserts, truck spoiler, and front bumper inserts!! I bought new parts and also 3M carbon fiber vinyl wrap and have a buddy that installs paint protection film and automotive wraps so the parts will be wrapped soon!!
those look like aftermarket parts. Dont think mercedes made any carbon spoilers and side skirts.The sideskirts look to have alot of orange peel, which means it might be a wrap
There 100% is a carbon fiber package from Mercedes for these cars. It is on my window sticker. Will try to find it and post a pic...
My W212 has the factory CF packs. Over time the side mirror and front bumper pieces do peel, as far as I can determine, from UV and road debris. I am in the process of fixing it. In this case, the vehicle was likely exposed to lots of UV (i.e., parked/driven in the sun).
My W212 has the factory CF packs. Over time the side mirror and front bumper pieces do peel, as far as I can determine, from UV and road debris. I am in the process of fixing it. In this case, the vehicle was likely exposed to lots of UV (i.e., parked/driven in the sun).
factory ‘13 s212 interior and exterior carbon package on mine. Front lips and mirrors need new clear. The rear bumper “insert” was pretty perfect, though had to be re cleared when getting PO bumper scrape fixed. Fun fact is the carbon maker for Mb is listed right on the part in case anyone was wondering. No aftermarket parts are as good in terms of yellowing, but the longevity of the clears are short and should be protected from day 1.
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