jammin1679
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Hello, iv got a problem with the chrome on my bumpers cracking, its only a small bit where the wheel arch has rusted, iv been told to replace the bumper, *****ly its not that extream?
Cracking chrome
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Hello, iv got a problem with the chrome on my bumpers cracking, its only a small bit where the wheel arch has rusted, iv been told to replace the bumper, *****ly its not that extream?
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Why not ask how much to have it replated
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Is this a W126? If it is the chrome have reached the end of their life once they reach about 12-15 years old.
It's likely you'll find the chrome cracking because there's no metal behind it, it's rotten, these rust out from behind.
If it's a corner chrome (one of the side bits that raps around) then it's still available from the main dealer and should be less than £50.
The entire bumper has to come off and I'd strongly recommend you buy a bumper fitting kit, which replaces every nut, bolt and washer on the entire bumper.
It's likely you'll find the chrome cracking because there's no metal behind it, it's rotten, these rust out from behind.
If it's a corner chrome (one of the side bits that raps around) then it's still available from the main dealer and should be less than £50.
The entire bumper has to come off and I'd strongly recommend you buy a bumper fitting kit, which replaces every nut, bolt and washer on the entire bumper.
