[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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> 1. 18" Rims (simon)

> 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!

> W126 SEC Mailing List

> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.

>

>

>

> 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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>> 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: 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>

>

>

> 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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>

> --

> 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

>

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>

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>

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