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Old 01-20-2011, 03:59 PM
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Repair front bumper cover?

Age and such have made the plastic cover on the front bumper brittle on the 1995 E420 (W124).

I parked car, and pulled up and over the concrete stop block.

Now the bottom side of the bumper is torn.

Using Gorilla glue and some clamps, I got it all back together. Well the gorilla stuff has broken loose.

Do you have a suggestion on how to glue or stitch the front bumper cover together - especially the bottom side.

With the old 500SEL, I drilled some holes, and strapped it together with wire straps.

Hoping you have a better suggestion

I have plans to repaint the whole car - I could consider a trip to the salvage yard for a replacement bumper.
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Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup
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