Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
Location: The Mountain State
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Originally Posted by Matt L
I guess you didn't get around to posting a picture. I'm trying to figure out what part you're talking about. I have a large plastic pan-like piece at the windshield base; is this it?
I think what deteriorates and cracks is the rubber strip right above that pan-like piece. Feel it with a finger, and you'll see what I mean (upper part gives, lower part does not). From the sounds of it, we have to replace both the plastic and the rubber pieces because they come fused together; one for the left side, and one for the right.
Since you mentioned the plastic, does anyone have any ideas how to make that look better, short of replacing it? (my rubber is fine so far) My plastic piece has a sort of stain that doesn't respond to anything I have tried.
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Last edited by Musikmann : 07-01-2007 at 05:18 PM.
My car seems to have no soft piece there, and no sign that it ever did. Perhaps it was removed and left no sign, and perhaps my very early 210 has a slightly different setup.
No apology necessary. I'm glad that I don't have the problem as well, but I'd still really like to see a picture. If I think about it, I'll take a picture of the piece on my car. It really doesn't seem to match the description that I see in these threads.
Matt, I apologize as well for not posting the pics like I said I would. For some reason, I'm having trouble posting pics on this forum. Once I figure it out, I'll be sure to post them. Thanks.
Since you mentioned the plastic, does anyone have any ideas how to make that look better, short of replacing it? (my rubber is fine so far) My plastic piece has a sort of stain that doesn't respond to anything I have tried.
Formula 303. I've been using it on my motorhomes and boat for years. It is excellent UV protectant (the only one I know that works) and protect plastics, fiberglass and rubber. Excellent for tires as well. You only have to be careful not to overspry it too much on car paint.
No apology necessary. I'm glad that I don't have the problem as well, but I'd still really like to see a picture. If I think about it, I'll take a picture of the piece on my car. It really doesn't seem to match the description that I see in these threads.
As promised, here is a picture of the above mentioned piece. Sorry it took so long.
I wish I still had my old ones to show you. The rubber strips were just nasty!!
Nice work, I merged the newer thread into the (referenced) older one, changed the title a bit and added the thread to the DIY section. This one is now on my list of things to do...but not right away (to the extent you care the list already includes determining a better fix for the fog lights and replacing the seat heating elements...).
Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg
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Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member
Location: The Mountain State
Posts: 8,766
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Originally Posted by Kajtek1
Formula 303. I've been using it on my motorhomes and boat for years. It is excellent UV protectant (the only one I know that works) and protect plastics, fiberglass and rubber. Excellent for tires as well. You only have to be careful not to overspry it too much on car paint.
Kajtek1,
I just found this, thanks for the tip. I ordered the $5 sample kit from them so I should have enough of the "303 Aerospace Protectant" to treat that small area. For some reason, the places around here don't carry any of their products. I think I first became aware of them on the Detailing forum.
Formula 303 is manufactured close to me in small company, that is at least 20 years old. I "discovered" their product few years ago, when I bought a motorhome from widow of ship captain. In the motorhome compartment I found a case of "Formula 303" what at the time was the only variety of their product.
I was amazed how well the stuff restored fiberglass and rubber on older motorhome, that last 6 years spend sitting still under oak tree.
My present motorhome has stainless steel exterior, but I still use the stuff on my boat and tires.
Last edited by Kajtek1 : 07-24-2007 at 02:32 PM.
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