Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Col Webb on March 07, 2019, 19:24:44

Title: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: Col Webb on March 07, 2019, 19:24:44

Does anyone have any advice on removing the small screws holding the bottom rear chrome on the hard top? Mine have seized or rusted and I'm afraid of stripping the head or breaking the screws off. Ive used PB blaster without success. Thanks Chuck

Title: Re: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: John Betsch - "SADIE" on March 07, 2019, 19:45:00

I have found that a product called Aero Kroil  made by Kano Labs in Tennessee is very good for frozen parts. www.kanolabs.com.  spray cans.

JB

Title: Re: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: waltklatt on March 07, 2019, 21:03:09

Chuck,
Drill out the heads of the chrome screws and remove the trim.
Use locking pliers and twist out the screw remains, like a screwdriver.
New screws are easily obtained via web or furniture store.
Walter

Title: Re: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: Col Webb on March 08, 2019, 15:23:21

JB and Walter, Thanks I'll try to find the Kroll. I'll drill as a last option. I fear not being able to get the screw out after drilling. Its happened to me before.

Title: Re: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: bogeyman on March 08, 2019, 18:24:45

This might be overkill on such small screws but it has saved me several times...


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NYDRG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: Removal of screws holding bottom rear chrome on hard top.
Post by: ja17 on March 10, 2019, 20:20:47

Take a flat drift (punch) and hammer and tap on the head of the screw first. Then remove it with a good screwdriver. Repeat if needed.  The impact will break the bite of the rusty fastener so it can be removed.