Should I Have The Front Bumper Strips Filled?

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iwrock

Discussion Starter · Apr 1, 2007

I had pretty much given up on the front markers for my car, because the 07's have a one piece bumper (impact strips are integrated) and nobody makes clear lenses for this car either.

Then yesterday I saw a bumper shop who does great work repairing bumpers, and it hit me. I can get the markers punched out, and the "strips" filled and painted to match.

My only concern, how would MB react to a mod like this? This is more or less considered permanent. Any ideas?

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SDSilverM3

· #2 · Apr 1, 2007

How about buying a set of OEM markers and painting them?

I have the same problem with the C55 bumper. The impact strips don't come off.

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 1, 2007

The only problem I have with painting the markers is that they sit about 1/3" further out than the bumper. Since they don't fit flush, it would still stick out like a sore thumb even if painted.

My first preference is clear lenses, but since they're not available, I'm toying with the idea of filling them.

What consequences (if any) would I face when returning the car?

AMG_55

· #4 · Apr 1, 2007

i doubt they would give a shit, i returned mine w/ clk500 wheels and 3 matching tires, sebring muffler and tinted lights (blue up front and black on mirrors and sides)

SDSilverM3

· #5 · Apr 1, 2007

Just get another OEM set so you can swap out. I'm sure you can find a hookup here on the forum. (chris).

Mine stick out too but beats having the amber reflectors. I always end up Photoshopping them out in pics though because I hate looking at it.

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 1, 2007

I might just have them filled. It'll be nice being the ONLY 07 W211 in the states with euro bumpers

I'll just figure out if I can have the holes cut later on and have them reinstalled :dunno:

AMG_55

· #7 · Apr 2, 2007

Roupin said:
I might just have them filled. It'll be nice being the ONLY 07 W211 in the states with euro bumpers

I'll just figure out if I can have the holes cut later on and have them reinstalled :dunno:

im sure you can

anthuny85

· #8 · Apr 5, 2007

jus make sure you tie your bulb somewhere where you can access them if u get a bulb out warning. i seemed to have forgotten to tie mine down when i installed my eurostrips. doh!

newton

· #9 · Apr 5, 2007

I painted mine myself, but then again, they sit flush.

Mark Cummins

· #10 · Apr 6, 2007

Time to step up and get a EURO 63 front bumper..

Steve at www.mbenznl.com can get the goods!

Re the Front side markers..One CAN turn them off via the star

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 6, 2007

Mark Cummins said:
Time to step up and get a EURO 63 front bumper..

Steve at www.mbenznl.com can get the goods!

Re the Front side markers..One CAN turn them off via the star

Not worth spending that much on a bumper for a car that will be going back in less than 2 years :dunno:

I wish I could just swap the strips :wall:

rlee02135

· #12 · Apr 20, 2007

remove the front plate too

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 20, 2007

I might just be leaving it alone. I simply don't care to deal with any shit for something stupid like that :wall:

Benzoboi

· #14 · Apr 20, 2007

I don't think they will shune it in anyway....why should they care if you took out an ugly yellow blinker...lol

blackC

· #15 · May 30, 2007

I'm just gonna paint mine black, but you don't have that option, unless you wanna black out the tails, then it might look good.

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #16 · May 30, 2007

I'm STILL looking for anyone who makes a clear corner...

Benzoboi

· #17 · May 30, 2007

DO IT!~!

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· #18 · May 30, 2007

We painted my moms strips on her e350. It looks great. Her car is black though.

MikeSSw203

· #19 · May 30, 2007

just color match them problem solved

iwrock

Discussion Starter · #20 · May 30, 2007

Guys, keep in mind that on the 07's they stick out about a quarter inch. Gone are the days of painting them, since they'll look like crap on a silver car.

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