129 front bumper repair advice for friend

[Gilly]

Have a guy at work who "hooked" the front bumper on his 92 SL500. I haven't seen it but said it got ripped up pretty good. He got the lip caught on a parking dog, he picked someone up and with the extra person in the car it was lower in the front so it was only a problem when he backed out, when he parked the front was higher.
He said there are no parts broken off or missing, has anyone had a cover repaired in a case like this?
Otherwise he is looking for a front cover if anyone knows of one for sale.
Gilly, (at least he has me to save labor costs if it needs to be replaced)

[Zulfiqar]

if all pieces are there then urethane supply co. sell a very nice repair kit - I used it to repair a JY bumper I picked for my W124.

[97 SL320]

Have a look on car-part.com , they are a online inventory for salvage yards across the US and Canada that subscribe to their inventory service. ( Hollander runs this ) I think 90 to 95 are the same, then 96 - 01. They are probably interchangable but it won't match the rear.

I need to do a similar repair to mine, it tore on the left corner. It was previously repaired with epoxy / fiberglass mat on the back but someone caught it and tore it again. ( before I bought the car )

The plastic used on these bumpers is more of a semi hard crackable plastic rather than rubber. I have not found what type of plastic is used.

Have a look at hot staples , one maker is " Motor Guard " MS-1-KIT Magna Stitcher Kit. This goes on a spot welder but you could rig up a battery charger / transformer to make your own. ( think hot wire saw )

[tecqboy]

Check out E-bay
1990 2002 Mercedes Benz SL R129 Duraflex AMG Style Front Bumper 103088 | eBay

This an aftermarket company that sells the covers quite reasonably and they claim that since the material they are made from is more flexable, they don't damage as easily. I don't have any experience with them, but it looks like they have sold quite a few. It'll still need painting by a body shop or pro painter.

[Gilly]

Thanks to all, will forward info to him.

[abiby]

Originally Posted by tecqboy

Check out E-bay
1990 2002 Mercedes Benz SL R129 Duraflex AMG Style Front Bumper 103088 | eBay

This an aftermarket company that sells the covers quite reasonably and they claim that since the material they are made from is more flexable, they don't damage as easily. I don't have any experience with them, but it looks like they have sold quite a few. It'll still need painting by a body shop or pro painter.

Several posts on the BW 129 forum saying that they are crap and require LOTS of hours of fitting to work.

[lynns]

Originally Posted by tecqboy

Check out E-bay
1990 2002 Mercedes Benz SL R129 Duraflex AMG Style Front Bumper 103088 | eBay

This an aftermarket company that sells the covers quite reasonably and they claim that since the material they are made from is more flexable, they don't damage as easily. I don't have any experience with them, but it looks like they have sold quite a few. It'll still need painting by a body shop or pro painter.

Please stay from this product.

[lynns]

In Southern California we are fortunate to have Mobile Bumper Repair guys. I've paid $300-$325 for excellent work.

[Gilly]

Yeah I did mention that type of service to him as well, or at least the possiblity that the bumper could possibly be repaired.