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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: bob66542 on August 20, 2004, 08:03:34

Title: trim removal
Post by: bob66542 on August 20, 2004, 08:03:34

how is the beltline trim removed? i have the inner front fender splash plate removed, and it looks like i have to pry? out the black rubber door protector strip to access screws that hold the chrome trim to the body. is this correct? i dont want to damage any trim removing it. thanks,-bob

65 SL 230 4-sp. purchase 12-08-03

Title: Re: trim removal
Post by: Douglas on August 20, 2004, 08:30:14

Yes, it's that simple. The aluminum trim for a 280SL beneath that is even easier -- it just snaps into place once you line it up.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: trim removal
Post by: Ben on August 20, 2004, 08:33:39

I thought the chrom trim was rivetted ??

Is it easy to remove the splash plate ?  What would I need to get before I attempt to do it.........seals....bolts ??

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.
'03 CLK Kompressor

Title: Re: trim removal
Post by: rwmastel on August 24, 2004, 10:29:46

I think they were originally held on with screws, but riviting is probably a common practice for the body shop guys.  My car has a mix of screws and rivits.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420