[DEjunkie]

I have a 2007 ML320 CDI and in general am very happy with it. One thing that has become an issue is the trim at the base of the windows. My trim is painted with a clear coat and the clear coat is or has peeled off. I have seen other MLs and GLs of similar model year with this issue and just wanted to see if others here are experiencing.

I'm in discussion with Mercedes now about the issue and I'm hoping to provide an indication that this issue is not isolated.

Thanks in advance

 

[nismodrifter]

It seems to be a vinyl wrap of some kind that is put on, mine has begun peeling in a bunch of places, I will probably peel all of it off on the weekend when I have some time. wish I had the brushed aluminum trim that the 09's have.

 

[Jeffersone]

07 CDI Window Trim Peeling

My 07 CDI trim started peeling just recently as well. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one. I was thinking of getting it clear coated again from a body shop. Any thoughts?

 

[Don's ML]

I have not noticed any problem yet but I did see on Ebay that a few vendors were selling a chrome strip with 3M tape backing to cover this area up. The chrome looks better than black anyway.

 

[20swrt]

Yeah thats a common problem. Mine started with the rear right door. The then the right front door just started. Im curious if the 09 chrome pieces will fit the 07.

 

[DEjunkie]

Yeah thats a common problem. Mine started with the rear right door. The then the right front door just started. Im curious if the 09 chrome pieces will fit the 07.

Great question. Would be worth the upgrade if it's being replaced anyway.

Anyone else?

Thanks again

 

[donald13]

Same thing on my 07 ML500. Talked with a body man last night that thought it was clear coated.

 

[betrezra]

07ml500 did same thing..... temp fix was to peel the clear plastic cover off and "attempt" to polish the base plastic with armor all and/or tire dressing... This lasted for a while but started to look faded.

I eventually bit the bullet and had all new lower window weather strips installed at the dealer on my last service. Car looks soo much better now.... the peeling trim made it look junky.

I pulled a few screws/parts to attempt to do this myself, but gave up and left it to the dealership.

GL.

 

[donald13]

What was the cost? I have a body man that said he could apply a clear coat.

07ml500 did same thing..... temp fix was to peel the clear plastic cover off and "attempt" to polish the base plastic with armor all and/or tire dressing... This lasted for a while but started to look faded.

I eventually bit the bullet and had all new lower window weather strips installed at the dealer on my last service. Car looks soo much better now.... the peeling trim made it look junky.

I pulled a few screws/parts to attempt to do this myself, but gave up and left it to the dealership.

GL.

 

[betrezra]

I forget the total cost.... but it will make you sick..... 3-4 hundred installed.
I was tired of looking at it, and took the bait.

 

[donald13]

Looks like I am going with my body man. Quoted me $100 for clear coat. Would like a chrome kit but only found the door pillars.

 

[ninjajim4]

just search on ebay for 'w164 door' and you'll see a few of them, going for about 80 bucks.

for whatever reason searching on 'window trim' or anything else logical doesn't get any hits!

 

[donald13]

06-12 W164 ML500 ML350 ML450 DOOR CHROME MOLDINGS 4 PIC LINE TRIMING SIDE BODY | eBay

Looks like a better deal than painting or the dealer replacing and potential problems down the road.

 

[nismodrifter]

I've been checking around ebay and there are a bunch available, very tempted to order some..

 

[Taran510]

If under warranty dealer will replace no questions asked. I had this occur on my 09 on the passenger side.

 

[Jeffersone]

Has anyone installed any of those aftermarket chrome window trim? I'm just curious how it looks considering you stick it on with double sided tape.

 

[donald13]

Will try and post a picture when completed.

 

[batco]

Has anyone installed any of those aftermarket chrome window trim? I'm just curious how it looks considering you stick it on with double sided tape.

Bought a set not too long ago on Ebay, decided not to install it. They might look OK from 10' away but once you get close to it you'd defintely notice they are just add ons. Water could seep in through the cavity behind the trims and who knows what might happen. It might be OK, but I'd prefer not to do it, just personal preference. Now they are just sitting there in my basement, wasted $100, would be willing to sell for $50 all 4.

Then I decided to buy the real OEM chrome trims and I'm a lot happier now.
On the boxes they are called "Garnish Moulding". But if you order them online they are called "belt window strip". The trick is, you have to put down GL550 as it uses the same parts and select the ones with chrome package. If you put W164 then you'd get the regular black ones.
As far as I remember they are around $100 a piece, so definitely more expensive than the ebay add ons, but nothing like the real OEM parts. Now I just need to figure out how to install them.

 

[infraredcalvin]

Window trim

Hi, I'm resurrecting this old thread because I have the same issue.

Batco, do you still have the trim available? Where did you originally buy?

On a similar note, anyone have the best source for the oem replacement? Wife is getting tired of the shabby look of the peeling trim.

Thanks in advance!

Pat

 

[batco]

Not sure if I still have the eBay ones. I might have thrown them away.
The OEM parts were from benzpartsforless.com, highly recommended.