Last Sunday while in a parking lot, my 300SD was backed into. It looks like the bumper of a truck hit the drivers rear quarter panel and really smashed in the taillight.

The insurance company gave me a quote of $600 to fix. I think it will be much more than that, but they gave me the go-ahead to take it to the best collision shop in the area.

This is the car I spent the last two months replacing the cylinder head. I just got it on the road two weeks ago.

But I'll get a chance to see what good paint will look like.

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)

I hope Autometrics can fix it within budget.

They might be able to save the panal. But the crease on the bottom would be the most difficult to fix.

Are you getting the whole car painted while it is in the shop?

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

People are Freekin stupid. I got dings from idiots opening their doors into my car.
I park in the back and take up 2 spots now.

Danny

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1984 300SD Turbo Diesel 150,000 miles

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My poor SDL has gotten a few nice dents and the paint on my bumper is cracking because of people parking by feel. I have come to the conclusion you just cannot drive a nice car around other people, they will figure out a way to damage it.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I will get it painted this summer. No budget now.

Did you see OilSlick's Maaco paint job? It looks very nice. I heard it helps to pay them extra to have them apply a few more coats of clearcoat.

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)

let me guess, the "violator" drove off
How could they, I mean this is an SD
people amaze me

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Ron
2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace

Well now you can get rid of those faded spots on the hood and roof. Always look on the bright side.

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Adam Lumsden
(83) 300D
Vice-President of the MBCA International Stars Section