[JamesonD]

On all four doors, at the base of the glass there is a rubber trim piece; a sweep if you will. Just below the rubber sweep is a trim piece that has a nice gloss finish, but it's not paint. That plastic gloss finish is peeling on my driver door and rear passenger door. It looks HORRIBLE! Has anyone else had this issue? It's out of warranty. The dealer said the rear was ~$250 and the front was ~$230.

That's ridiculous.

In all honesty, it's began peeling very suddenly about a year ago, and now peels at a steady few millimeters per week.

What do you guys think? Any solutions?

 

[iankayem]

Check this post.


http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w164-m-class/1673316-trim-around-windows.html

 

[JamesonD]

Awesome! I searched a little bit before but couldn't find anything. Apparently I didn't look hard enough. Thanks for the link.

 

[FrustratedBenz1]

Window trim on my 2019 GLC

Im having a similar problem with my new 2019 GLC. It has a chrome-like trim around the windows. After having the clear coat paint protectant applied, it has become discolored and looks almost scratched. The service manager (a complete ass) insisted its caused by acid rain and the weather! He also advised me Mercedes uses inferior products on their window trim and has heard many complaints from customers. He did mention the black trim peeling and stated Mercedes won't do anything about it. Is this really a common problem?

 

[dleman]

Sounds like the paint protection has reacted with the window trim sealant. I've just replaced both rear sill trims (MB calls then 'garnishes') on an ML63, cost about AUS$100 each OEM. The actual R&R is quite straightforward, requires no special tools, I did it myself following this forum post:

https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w1...ement-garnish-moulding-most-people-would.html

 

[ArcticDweller]

Hi D Jameson,

I had exactly the same peeling condition on my 2008 ML550.

I actually prefer the non-shiny look of the rubber sweeps after the plastic peeled off. :thumbsup:

I just waited about one year for all the peeling to be completed by Mother Nature.

I also used a very thin credit-type card, and placed it between the peeling plastic finish and the rubber..... it really sped up the process of removal.

The resulting matte finish looks way better than the shiny OEM finish IMHO. :grin

The only issue is that it looks pretty rough until all the plastic peels off.

Blessings, Arctic