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Old 01-05-2005, 09:22 PM
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What color were the bumpers when new?

Greetings,
This seems like a silly question but I have yet to see a photo that shows what the bumpers should look like (color) on my w126. The car color I think is called diamond blue (read carolina blue). They appear to be a darker shade of grey at this point. I can't imagine they were originally black. Has anyone restored these bumpers to original color? Possibly same color as car originally? Any input appreciated. Is there a website that would show the different w126 colors? Thanks.

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Old 01-05-2005, 09:26 PM
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I have color code

Sounds like your car is same light blue as mine. You can confirm your color code by calling the nearest dealership parts counter and giving them your vin number and they will give you the color code of your bumpers. I am restoring mine right now and they are a grey color. I have taken them off the car to do so. I will give you more specifics if you like.
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Old 01-06-2005, 08:39 PM
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thanks willrev

Sure...any helpful hints appreciated...I noticed you're in Nashville..I'm over in Clayton..Send me an email if you like...gr8tscotts@earthlink.net. Thanks again.
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paint color

Under the hood of the car is a metal tag with numbers. These are your paint codes. If your car is light blue it is properly called Silver Blue Poly - paint code #930

The bumper color is #175.

There are these letters - either a G or an H.

G is for Glauserit paint - which is the only paint and clear coat that serious Mercedes body shops use. Glauserit is a german paint that is used on many European cars. They have the absolute clearest clear coat of any paint company available.

H is for Herbert Standox which was bought out by Du Pont. Du Pont seems to be an excellent paint in the highest grade available.

I bought a spray can of TEC Martin Senour Flexible parts primer to prime my bumper. You have to use a flexible primer on plastic parts like bumpers or it will crack to pieces. There are flex additives to the paint as well.

The original color of the bumpers on the blue car was a grey color. Sand lightly with a fine grit paper 1000 grit or so and then prime. Paint and clear coat.

Take bumper off car(easy), Take the bumper apart and remove the chrome. Then you can do this job without overspray on your chrome. I took mine apart and took the part to be painted to the body shop. $170 to prime and paint. Then I will reinstall it on the car.

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