Author Topic: Chrome removal around hard-top  (Read 4031 times)

catjim813

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Chrome removal around hard-top
« on: November 06, 2011, 17:13:05 »
Looking for instructions and or pictures to remove chrome at the front of the hard-top on my 69 280sl. Also can this pc be bought or re-plating the answer?  New to the group so forgive me if i am asking things that have been covered. 




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Re: Chrome removal around hard-top
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 17:41:38 »
Hello Cat,
it's time for you to discover our technical manual!  ;)
Read these hardtop restoration instructions here: http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Tops/HardTop
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

catjim813

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Re: Chrome removal around hard-top
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 18:42:08 »
WOW,  what a start Thx  66 Blue...   Now how do I go to the different sections of Tech manual?   

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Re: Chrome removal around hard-top
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 22:03:11 »
From here to there: http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Main/HomePage
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Have you seen the tabs above in this window? "Home", "Forum" "Technical Manual", "Help" ... and so on.
They do work, just click on them!
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

catjim813

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Re: Chrome removal around hard-top
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2011, 23:34:03 »
Got it..... Thx   Alfred...   Worked on the top all day, as mentioned in manual the quarter windows are giving me fits.  I cut away the old rubber pcs but still I still cant get them out.   Also I bent one pc of chrome on the quarter window.   It slid off instead light tapping..  As said many times before this group is worth its weight in gold.  With lots of breaks I should be ready for sanding and prep work tomorrow.   Again Thx for the support and knowledge.

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Re: Chrome removal around hard-top
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 02:04:28 »
Quarter windows are a problem, no question.
Just be patient and you'll find THE angle were it slips out. Also, use a lot of silicone grease to make things slippery.
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)