FS: Chrome Door Trim
FS: Chrome Door Trim
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C300 Sport
It was rather difficult and time-consuming, given the age of the vehicle. What resides between the aluminum and the door is a thick strip of tape.
To remove, you take fishing line (as dental floss will break too often; I would recommend at least 6-8lbs line) and place it behind one of the starting edges. Move your line to rest perpendicularly and make a sawing motion with your arms as you push through the glue. The line will probably break several times.
Once removed, you will have this wretched glue on your vehicle. Dig your nails underneath one of the corners, and peel it off as slowly as you can -- otherwise, it will piece off in centimeters.
Now, it will look like you have a ridiculous residue that almost looks like it is engraved into your vehicle. To remove this residue after the tape has been fully removed, use Meguiars Rubbing Compound and rub thoroughly.
And there you have it! I hope that this helps.
To remove, you take fishing line (as dental floss will break too often; I would recommend at least 6-8lbs line) and place it behind one of the starting edges. Move your line to rest perpendicularly and make a sawing motion with your arms as you push through the glue. The line will probably break several times.
Once removed, you will have this wretched glue on your vehicle. Dig your nails underneath one of the corners, and peel it off as slowly as you can -- otherwise, it will piece off in centimeters.
Now, it will look like you have a ridiculous residue that almost looks like it is engraved into your vehicle. To remove this residue after the tape has been fully removed, use Meguiars Rubbing Compound and rub thoroughly.
And there you have it! I hope that this helps.
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2012 C350 4matic
If you use a heat gun, the piece will come off much cleaner. Hair dryers don't put out enough heat.
You can also remove the residue with a specific 3M product designed for adhesive removal. Essentially spray it on, let it soak (it's almost a foam like substance), and the stuff makes it much easier. Then you can use the rubbing compound after followed by a coat of wax for protection.
You can also remove the residue with a specific 3M product designed for adhesive removal. Essentially spray it on, let it soak (it's almost a foam like substance), and the stuff makes it much easier. Then you can use the rubbing compound after followed by a coat of wax for protection.
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C300 Sport
The grill was pretty simple. Lift up the hood, remove a couple of screws surrounding the plastic flap that partially locks down the grill, then lift it up and out at an angle (there should be a hook on the right holding the grill down. If you want something more specific, take a look around the forum and you should see DIY videos, pictures, etc.
Cheers!
