[W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement

[Thomas Oelsner]

I am thinking i want to remove all the chrome around the windows. The reason is that whatever clear coat (?) that is on there has peeled in a lot of places and I want to be sure the shop gets every last bit of it off before proceeding with the new paint. 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Axel Wulff 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:11 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement


  Tom,
   
  The chrome pieces for the side windows are fairly easy to remove. Just use a flat, plastic spatula with a soft rag underneath and carfully pop the chrome pieces off.
   
  Are you doing the long chrome pieces on the gutter rail? They are a bit more challengind to get off without bending the pieces.

  Regards,
  Axel J. Wulff
  610-731-5453 Cellular
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  From: toelsner at comcast.net
  To: jhodgman at gmail.com; mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
  Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:29:20 -0700
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement


  Thanks Jonathan. I'm wondering if I should just try to pull all the side window chrome myself. Do you have any suggestions for how to do this to minimize the opportunity to damage them?

  Tom
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Jonathan Hodgman 
    To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
    Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 5:21 PM
    Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement


    they can be difficult to remove, but it the fellow is Careful and takes his time he should be OK..

    Price of new isn't horrible..I know the rear bits are 90/side.

    I'd say he's just covering his ass JIC..

    Jonathan

    toelsner at comcast.net wrote: 
      Now that insurance is covering painting 3 of the 4 quarter panels on my 560SEC, I have decided to paint the whole car. My question is regarding the chrome trim around the door windows (top and bottom). The person doing the work said that he couldn't guarantee that they would come off cleanly for reuse. Does anybody have experience with this? I'm just wondering if he is being cautious in case they do get damaged or if it more likely that it might not happen if due care is taken. Thoughts? Thanks.
       
      Tom


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