W210 front wing replacement

[markjs799]

Like a lot of W210s my front wings are completely rotten around the wheel arch and I'm looking to replace them soon. I have a few questions for those who have experience with this:

1) Best place to buy the wings, other than MB? Are the Euro Car Parts wings any good?

2) Any tips on painting the wings? I intend to do this myself but I've heard lots of conflicting information about preparing the wings for painting

 

[renault12ts]

I have the ECP wings and have had for 3 years...so far so good.

Deburr the edges, then prime a couple of times, then underseal, then spray.

A very good finish can be achieved with rattle cans.

 

[ChrisEdu]

Good luck! Post some before and after photos.

 

[bob6600]

I found a perfect set of 2nd hand rust free in silver, they were expensive (£100 each) but the colour matched perfectly. Not sure if original MB but they did seem to be as the fit was excellent

 

[markjs799]

Thanks for the replies

Think I'll order the wing from ECP on the weekend then and have a go at painting it

 

[kwk]

I recently scrapped one of my w210's because it was rotten but it had 2 virtually new front wings which I kept.
If you haven't done it before, I hadn't, watch the you tube video. It took me about 15 minutes for each wing.

 

[Daleaholic]

Please do post how you get on as this is my next move on mine.