Just in case you need it Rob the colour code for the surround is
Merc 7229 Basecoat Lavagrau

My paint shop had a lot of trouble finding it but the one above code is a Mercedes code that's 100% spot on

They made it up in a spray can for me and I did it my self  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Having been tempted by the idea of colour-coordinated door handles but been put off by the price, all I can say is just do it! Order yesterday morning from Rimmer's at a not to be missed price (see beginning of this post) , delivered first thing this morning (standard delivery Lincoln to Bristol) and fitted today in 15 minutes Less than 24 hrs from flash to bang - well chuffed!

Well done Rimmer - one very happy satisfied customer

So you didn't have a broken piece on the drivers handle then
Very good service when i bought mine from Rimmers and a great price, wish the mirror covers were cheaper though

Looks good! Mine is still the vanilla version but I'm very tempted! Rimmer are just up the road too.  10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Saw this topic while I was offshore and wanted to buy the Rimmer Bros handles in Stornoway Grey, but a bit hesitant to while using an 'internet cafe' PC. Back home yesterday and first task was to check the price hadn't changed, thankfully not - purchased.

Just have to wait now for fixing my new handles, as I have another trip offshore this week.

Still a spoiler and bumper to go...

LoP

robbyvrs wrote:

Hi Carriec - the garage said they could still paint the one i got but the extra prep and paint would double the quote they gave and the finish wouldn't be the same as origional as they didn't have the correct paint codes.

I'd prefer a bumper with a mint grille + surround so just the bumper part paint wouldn't be a problem

RC still haven't replied - i'll give them a call tommorow.

Did they say your bumper was unmarked on the grill?

Sorry Rob I've only just seen this post

To be honest the comments on eBay were fairly generic and stated that the bumper had scratch marks due to storage and would need spraying, so not much help to you I'm afraid. I still have to get of my arse and find someone to spray mine for me, so it'll be interesting to see what quotes I get back.

Did you go for one in the end? The BEST looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Hi carriec - i bought another bumper off ebay (£114.94 inc postage) which is in black with scuff marks - the bodyshop called today to say they recieved it yesterday and it isn't too bad.
Hopefully it'll be painted early next week and i can get it fitted next saturday when i have a day off

Bodyshop is charging £150 for paint + fitting probably a bit cheaper as this is where i bought the FL from a couple of weeks ago?

RC took several days to reply to emails and all he could say was "they all have marks" - not much help

Nice one, sounds good

I better pull my finger out and get mine sorted - it's been sat on my garage floor now for nearly 7 weeks going no where  The BEST looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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i'm too impatient to have something lying around - i want it fitted asap

If you knew carrie like I do Rob 7 weeks is nothing mate
It'll be on the antiques roadshow before that sees the light of day  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Ha - guess if i waited another few weeks i could have bought carries bumper instead

Do you live close? i've seen a couple of members close to where i am but didn't think FL "meets" existed?

No mate she's 154 miles away from me, not quite far enough
She knows I'm only joking  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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And I thought you were my friend *sniff* *sniff*

I assume you will be moving to a warmer climate soon enough to help with your old age aches and pains... well you are watching Antiques Roadshow mate  The BEST looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Are you two squabbling again?

Roadshow, cash in the attic, flog it,
You know me to well
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx buddy's for life  BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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