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jammin1679

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:eek: 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?
 
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.
 

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