Roof rails are peeling... What is the best way to fix them? - Page 2

Apr 16, 2014 | 04:19 PM

#26

TheRulesLawyer

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C350

Quote:

Originally Posted by ofromesyahoocom

NOW I JUST HAVE TO BUY THIS MITIVAC OIL CHANGE PUMP SO I COULD DO MY OWN OIL CHANGES. I'M NOT GOING TO SPEND $150 AT THE DEALER FOR A OIL CHANGE THANKS!!

Do you own an air compressor? Might look into one of the pneumatic extractors.

Apr 18, 2014 | 01:12 AM

#27

Mmorgan2987

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2009 c350 sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by ofromesyahoocom

THANKS, I POPPED THE 2 RACKS OFF STARTING FROM FRONT TO BACK. AND I BOUGHT SOME PLASTI DIP FROM HOME DEPOT FOR $5 DOLLARS A CAN. SANDED DOWN THE OLD PAINT AND CLEAR COAT AND SPRAYED IT WITH 5 LAYERS OF PLASTI DIP !! LOOKS GREAT. MB SHOULD NOT HAVE PAINTED THESE PARTS AT ALL SHOULD HAVE JUST LEFT THE OG BLACK PLASTIC COLOR. P.S. I ALSO PLASTI DIPPED MY FRONT GRILL BLACK BUT LEAVING THE MB LOGO CHROME. I'M SATISFIED WITH THE JOB. NOW I JUST HAVE TO BUY THIS MITIVAC OIL CHANGE PUMP SO I COULD DO MY OWN OIL CHANGES. I'M NOT GOING TO SPEND $150 AT THE DEALER FOR A OIL CHANGE THANKS!!

I am also looking into the mityvac for DIY oil changes... If you get to doing yours before me I would like to hear your thoughts and experience with it.

Nov 6, 2018 | 12:14 PM

#28

Nicholi2007

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Joined: Jun 2007

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From: Los Angeles, CA

2015 C400 Tenorite Gray

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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck

If it's happening on all cars it must be an international part from one supplier. We had no trouble on our 2 family W204's. Must keep my eyes open here & see how common it is.

Are your cars always garaged? Just curious.