I think the stainless trim is more salvageable. The aluminum trim on my 4.5 has a few spots where the anozidation has worn through, leaving a dull or oxided spot. Stainless, could probably be polished back to near new condition with a little rouge and tripoli.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

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