W203 Coupe Skirt

[kapil_lad]

Hi Guys, I'm a long time lurker and have gained some great advice from the forum. I need to ask for more advice please.
I have a 53 reg C Class sport coupe (W203). Last week whilst trying to park a dodgy kerb edge punctured my front tyre and ripped the side skirt. I have been quoted approx £300 for parts, respray and fitting by an independant garage.
I have also been quoted £75 for the part alone from scrap.
My question is how easy is it to fit one of these by yourself? Do you need specialist equiptment?
My level of skill is basic, I can change a tyre, I can put together IKEA furniture and just about hang mirrors at home.
I'm grateful for all your advice and help.

Kap

 

[kapil_lad]

Pics of my pain

Pics of my pain

 

[jaymanek]

I think you could manage the skirt.. buy the second hand one.. there are a few screws and clips holding it on IIRC.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

I think you could manage the skirt.. buy the second hand one.. there are a few screws and clips holding it on IIRC.

Yes, that's pretty much it. I fitted the AMG skirts to my W203 when I was getting the bodykit fitted. It was pretty straight forward. The clips have a phiilips / posi-drive screw head. I think the screws are plastic and I can't quite recall, they may not unscrew all the way I think they loosen a bit then they can pop out.

Anyway it's pretty straight forward, allow 45 mins, the first 15 mins scratching your head working out how it comes apart!