Chrome Wheel arches

[ronan95d2]

Has anyone fitted chrome arch trims to a W140?
Where do you get the parts, and how dificult is it to do?

I'm also looking at trying to remove the rear lamp units and linking 'white' trim (around trunk lock) for cleaning. Any thoughts or experience of same??

Ronan

[teky]

very simple to fit you can get the from eurocarparts.com and not expensive

[Old Punk]

Dont fit them man they look cheep. They are used to cover rusty up sides. Pimps and dealers use them too not classy.

[teky]

tacky is the word and its ok for wedding cars[:)]

[Benz-Friend]

Man...you guys are tough on old Ronan. I was kinda hoping to see a pic of a 140 with fender flares. That's o.k. Us 140 owners have to have tough skins.

[ronan95d2]

Interesting thoughts......might reconsider yet!!! Recently saw a 420 with chrome arches fitted and thought they completed the chrome trim on bumpers and doors. Mind you, same car was being driven for a wedding...point proven, I suppose!

[Old Punk]

ronan95d2 - 9/11/2004 11:33 PM

Interesting thoughts......might reconsider yet!!! Recently saw a 420 with chrome arches fitted and thought they completed the chrome trim on bumpers and doors. Mind you, same car was being driven for a wedding...point proven, I suppose!

They may suit the older merc as chrome was the thing for all cars 20-30 yrs ago, although chrome is comin back I thick Benz have got the balance right as stock.

Use hot water and bleech on the rear lights when removed, to get rid of dirt and Moss yes moss, thats in wet countries like the UK. It builds up around the top edge behind the light.

[BENZDOC]

not only to hide the rust, but start some rust... leave them off.....

[mercforme]

I have had no problem with mine,When fitting put lots of grease all around the arch mine have been on 5 years and when recently removed, arches were perfect.

[600amg]

No.