front bumper needs replacing - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

lovelandbulldog · #1 03-03-2006, 04:56 PM

I have a '90 300 sl that over the years of pulling up too close to curbs and the front bumper sitting as close to the ground as it does, there has been alot of damage to it (cracks and breaking) that I need to get it replaced or updated. Any ideas as to where I could find one. How difficult it is to change? Can it be updated? What I understand is that I don't actually need a bumper but a bumper cover? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

Mike Miller · #2 03-03-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lovelandbulldog

I have a '90 300 sl that over the years of pulling up too close to curbs and the front bumper sitting as close to the ground as it does, there has been alot of damage to it (cracks and breaking) that I need to get it replaced or updated. Any ideas as to where I could find one. How difficult it is to change? Can it be updated? What I understand is that I don't actually need a bumper but a bumper cover? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

I am assuming we are talking about a 129 body. Where are you? I have an independant mech. in Long Beach, CA trying to sell a spare.

lovelandbulldog · #3 03-03-2006, 07:02 PM

Hate to sound dumb, but I am not sure what body style it is. It is the 2 seater conv./hardtop...300 SL. I live in Ohio.

tecqboy · #4 03-03-2006, 08:37 PM

The front bumper cover on a 129 is very easy to remove. ( 5 mins with a 10mm socket wrench ) It is light weight and made of fiberglass composite material. So, when mine needed repair and repaint, I removed it and took it to a local bodyshop. They filled the holes, patched the cracks, sanded and repainted for $400. It looks as good as new. The cost of a new bumper cover is over $1300 plus painting cost. So, I figure I got a real bargain. Check with an independent body shop which works in fiberglass.