Thanks for the comments and feedback on this! Yes, I'm new to the forum (and new to the w123 world as well). Perhaps it would be best to repaint them in the color that matches my 300d. If I were to do that, is it as simple as removing the existing paint (brake cleaner sounds like a good bet) and then repainting it? Or do I need to mess with prime, top coat, etc.?

Thanks again -- I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions over the next few months.