[W126 Coupe] 18" rims
john dunne
jldunne at zoominternet.net
Thu Oct 8 12:27:26 EDT 2009
Simon;
I'm getting ready to finally try to sell my '91 560 and have a set of
staggered AMG Aero II's sitting off the car, no rubber, if you are
interested.
Car is black/marroon or whaever you call that interior color with 117K
if anyone is interested btw....
john
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> 2. Re: 18" Rims (Jonathan Hodgman)
> 3. Replacement hood star humor (Josh Allen)
> 4. Re: 18" Rims (Bruce Mendel)
> 5. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Thomas Oelsner)
> 6. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Axel Wulff)
> 7. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Markus Meyer)
> 8. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Thomas Oelsner)
> 9. Re: Stalling issue (Axel Wulff)
> 10. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Axel Wulff)
> 11. Re: window trim removal/replacement (Thomas Oelsner)
>
> From: simon <simon at asylumfx.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 12:29:10 PM EDT
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 18" Rims
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> I'm in the market for some 18" AMG rims to fit a 1989 560SEC.
>
> Simon Cassels
> Creative Director
> Asylum Design
> 631 Wilshire #2a Santa Monica CA 90401
> Tel 310 395 4975 x 426
> Fax 310 395 5625
> Cell 310 699 4686
> simon at asylumfx.com
> scassels at mac.com
> www.simoncassels.com
> www.vimeo.com/scassels
>
>
>
>
> From: Jonathan Hodgman <blueridgemb at gmail.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 1:07:02 PM EDT
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 18" Rims
> Reply-To: jhodgman at gmail.com, Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> >
>
>
> I've got a set of 18' Aero II's, staggered..8 front, 9 rear.
>
> Any part. reason you're going w/ 18's?
>
> Jonathan
> simon wrote:
>>
>> I'm in the market for some 18" AMG rims to fit a 1989 560SEC.
>>
>> Simon Cassels
>> Creative Director
>> Asylum Design
>> 631 Wilshire #2a Santa Monica CA 90401
>> Tel 310 395 4975 x 426
>> Fax 310 395 5625
>> Cell 310 699 4686
>> simon at asylumfx.com
>> scassels at mac.com
>> www.simoncassels.com
>> www.vimeo.com/scassels
>>
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
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>
> --
> Jonathan Hodgman
> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
>
>
>
> From: Josh Allen <heyallen at null-ptr.net>
> Date: October 7, 2009 2:41:54 PM EDT
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Replacement hood star humor
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> Sorry all, I couldn't resist linking this when I stumbled across it.
>
> Finally, a cheap and unlikely to attract a repeat hood-star theft
> replacement solution...
>
> http://thereifixedit.com/2009/07/13/epic-kludge-photo-vintage-
> mercedes/
>
>
> NOT my car!
>
> -Josh Allen
>
>
>
>
> From: "Bruce Mendel" <brucem105 at comcast.net>
> Date: October 7, 2009 2:50:36 PM EDT
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 18" Rims
> Reply-To: Bruce Mendel <brucem105 at comcast.net>, Mercedes Coupes
> Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> I have a set of mint refinished AMG OZ-Racing 3-piece wheels from
> back in the day.
>
> 17x8.5 in front, 17x10 in back, made for the W126 chassis cars.
>
> $2500 in as-new condition, refinished to silver centers with
> polished lips, all new bolts, hand-torqued, and magnafluxed to look
> for cracks (none present).
>
> Bruce
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: simon
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:29 PM
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 18" Rims
>
> I'm in the market for some 18" AMG rims to fit a 1989 560SEC.
>
> Simon Cassels
> Creative Director
> Asylum Design
> 631 Wilshire #2a Santa Monica CA 90401
> Tel 310 395 4975 x 426
> Fax 310 395 5625
> Cell 310 699 4686
> simon at asylumfx.com
> scassels at mac.com
> www.simoncassels.com
> www.vimeo.com/scassels
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
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>
> From: "Thomas Oelsner" <toelsner at comcast.net>
> Date: October 7, 2009 5:29:20 PM EDT
> To: <jhodgman at gmail.com>, "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> >
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> 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
>>
>> The MB Coupes Website!
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>
>
> --
> Jonathan Hodgman
> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> From: Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:11:18 PM EDT
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> 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
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
> --
> Jonathan Hodgman
> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> From: "Markus Meyer" <mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:23:38 PM EDT
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> Tom,
>
> As Axel suggests, plastic and blankets/towels will do the trick. I
> found removing the sideview mirrors from the doors makes the door
> trim easier to remove.
>
> If you end up damaging any of the 4 pieces, I have spares available
> from my parts car.
>
> Just take it slow and steady. Better to move a little at a time up
> and go all along and then trace back to the beginning instead of
> trying to pry it all the way up from one point.
>
> Markus Meyer
> mfm at meyerprobateproperties.com
> www.meyerprobateproperties.com
> Meyer Probate & Properties, LLC
> 484-919-9762
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> From: Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, October 07, 2009 6:11 pm
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
> 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
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
> --
> Jonathan Hodgman
> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> From: "Thomas Oelsner" <toelsner at comcast.net>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:30:14 PM EDT
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> 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
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
> --
> Jonathan Hodgman
> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> From: Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:35:51 PM EDT
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Stalling issue
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> Ray,
>
> Take a look at your parts and pull the MB part number, then cross
> check with the used parts. I'm assuming you know where the
> components are located.
>
> The '87 and '88 models are of the correct series, but your car being
> post the '89 freshening up, I'm not sure the parts would be
> interchangeable. On the '91 MB changed a lot of parts, almost enough
> to merit a separate repair manual, so I would be even more careful
> with parts from a '91 for interchangeability.
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> > Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 23:21:27 -0700
> > From: rltimmerma at cox.net
> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> > CC: axelwulff at hotmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Stalling issue
> >
> > There are two SEC's at the Ecology pick your parts yard in
> Oceanside right now, (victims of the misguided clunker program) one
> is an '87 and the other is an '88. Would the ECU / EZL from one of
> those work in my '90? Otherwise I'll have to dig deeper and try to
> diagnose what I've got.
> >
> > Does anyone have a link to the Bosch K Jetronic tech manuals? The
> one I saved a year or so ago doesn't work anymore.
> >
> > Ray Timmerman
> >
> > ---- Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > =============
> >
> > Ray,
> >
> >
> >
> > Good detective work on the EHA.
> >
> >
> >
> > If you have access to a known-good ECU and EZL, try to swap those
> in.
> >
> >
> >
> > Careful with the EZL. MB insists on replacing the coils when
> putting a new unit in. Otherwise; no warranty.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Axel J. Wulff
> > 610-731-5453 Cellular
> > 610-572-4611 Home
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > The MB Coupes Website!
> > W126 SEC Mailing List
> > Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> From: Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:37:44 PM EDT
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>
>
> Tom,
>
> Then you're going to have to remove the rain gutter covers. Start
> with the flat pieces below the windows and move to the gutter rails
> when you've built up some confidence.
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> From: toelsner at comcast.net
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:30:14 -0700
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
>
> 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
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> 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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> From: "Thomas Oelsner" <toelsner at comcast.net>
> Date: October 7, 2009 6:42:21 PM EDT
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
> Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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>
> Thanks. I'm not understanding...what are the covers if not the
> chrome parts?
>
> Tom
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Axel Wulff
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
>
> Tom,
>
> Then you're going to have to remove the rain gutter covers. Start
> with the flat pieces below the windows and move to the gutter rails
> when you've built up some confidence.
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> From: toelsner at comcast.net
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:30:14 -0700
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] window trim removal/replacement
>
> 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
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
> 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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> --
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> Blue Ridge Mercedes/AMG East
> http://www.blueridgemb.com
> Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Tuning.
> (404)805-1357
> 97 C36
> 96 S600 Euro
> 94 E420 (Parts)
> 93 300SE
> 93 500E (Parts)
> 91 E300D 2.5
> 91 560SEC ECE
> 91 500SL Jap Spec
> 91 560SEC 226/271
> 90 300SL
> 88 300E AMG
> 89 190E 2.6 5sp
> 89 300TE
> 88 560SEC AMG Euro ECE (Parts)
> 89 560SEC AMG solid lifter
> 87 AMG Hammer 6.0L 32V
> 86 560SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
>
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