I like the polished valve cover!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Like a high maintenance woman ... lol One likes the look, others like to look, but always some work and maintenance to keep up the shine. It does make the engine pop since all aluminum pieces now look like chrome. Just need to polish every two weeks or so, but it's OK for the 20 or so minutes.

Maybe you could coat it. I'd love that look in my Studebenzer truck.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I ended up being really pleasantly surprised so far with a dye product for rubber. Even the color was pretty close. So far, the exterior plastic dye has held up and now the exterior rubber dye may be a winner too.

The rubber end pieces are going on tomorrow (they go with 3-piece Euro front bumper) and the mesh head light grill covers. I got the CIBIs or their knock offs (Hella's), need to double check since once the car comes back from the body shop, they are going in too. That was a JY score.

The wire mesh headlight grills are supposed to be an uber rare MB option. I can say they are incredibly well built. I have never seen them since I started tinkering with MBs circa 2008 until April of this year.

The dye was about impossible to remove. I had a very feint run so I had to sand it off, a very tiny area about the size of a quarter. The stuff is incredibly thin and will have runs and drips if not super careful. However, zero cracks or flaking so far, but time will tell. Those rubber pieces went through the flex test and it held up perfectly.

So, all the black rubber pieces, et cet may end up being dyed to match the body color. Even debating going with a more sexy color once all the rust and damage issues are gone with a re-spray down the road. Front clip is done, rust free. Rear area from rear door dogleg back is now rust free.

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Car is back from under the knife. Very pleased with my $500 investment in body work. Got rid of the nasty rusty lower quarter panel on driver's side. Looks about perfect. A few other issues were fixed including the front bumper and AMG air damm. Everything lines up perfectly now.

The head light wire mesh grills are much better than expected since I thought they were going to be a little gaudy or overpowering. However, they ended up being OK. I like them. They hide my flat headlights ...lol

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Some close-ups of the headlight guards ...

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Are those Foster Grants?? LOL

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

Got the correct lug bolts today, and tried fitting on the AMG 15" rims and tires (period correct ones). Now, the hard part of deciding which finish to go with:

1. Chrome
2. Traditional black & silver powder coat
3. Silver/grey powder coat
4. Color matching with silver grey outline.

I think I have already ruled out #1 ...

Took a while to get a set, but well worth it. I really like the new tires, and the rims give the car a totally different look.

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Silver/grey powder coat would look really good

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2012 B Class

1981 300D - Now with greazzer

I vote for


1. Chrome
2. Chrome
3. Chrome
4. Chrome

If you have them not just polished but "high gloss compacted" the maintenance will be quite easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijYzHcrDAhY



Gruß
Volker

One vote for all silver/grey. My wife still thinks your car is one of the best MBs she's seen. Hmmm....

Engine on stand, short block. Head going on shortly, need to source new "hidden bolts". Engine looks tiny when all the stuff is stripped off it.

Maybe non-OEM head gasket to lower compression a smidge. Still working towards drivetrain to be done and installed by Christmas.

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Silver grey looks nice. The Chrome looks sharp also, but might be high maintenance.

I just can't get used to the black....

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD

I like the traditional silver. I'm glad the wheels are working out. Have you seen my H&R spring thread?


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1985 Euro 300TD Turbo

No, where is it ??

Yup, very happy with the rims and tires. Well worth the wait IMO. I got 4 votes for chrome, 2 votes for silver grey powder coat.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=368663

Very satisfied with the result


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1985 Euro 300TD Turbo