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****** UDPATE 6/20/22 ******** I've updated the material to a stronger carbon filled material that seems to be holding up quite well. I'm using a set on my personal vehicle and also have positive feedback from a number of other testers with some age on theirs installs.
I have a large qty. printed now (after some downtime on my 3D printer). Pricing is $30 per pair of clips (per vehicle side). Venmo me @davet797 and include your shipping address. I'm also attaching an install instruction sheet to this post for reference.
****** UDPATE 6/20/22 ********
I've updated the material to a stronger carbon filled material that seems to be holding up quite well. I'm using a set on my personal vehicle and also have positive feedback from a number of other testers with some age on theirs installs.
I have a large qty. printed now (after some downtime on my 3D printer). Pricing is $30 per pair of clips (per vehicle side).
Venmo me @davet797 and include your shipping address.
I'm also attaching an install instruction sheet to this post for reference.
Hi all....I recently started to do a DIY lube maintenance on the panoramic sunroof on my C400 and realized that one of the plastic v-shaped guide clips was broken.
After researching this problem, I realized that this is a pretty widespread issue with this OEM sunroof design and many people have reported a similar issue. This ultimately causes road noise and binding during opening/closing.
The published repair involves removing the entire headliner in the vehicle to gain access to the end of the guiderails in order to slide in the replacement clips (a lot of work).
I decided to design a repair-in-place clip to solve this issue. I printed them on my 3D printer out of PLA and installed on my car and it has been in service for about 2 months now without any issue. They are working amazingly well!
The clips will install on the guiderail, then the sunroof yoke will slip down into the grooves, then the retainer inserts will get a dab of superglue and be pressed into place to lock it all in place. Allow the glue to cure for 4 hours before using sunroof.
I was a bit leery that super glue would have enough "guts" to hold up....but it turns out the super glue is actually stronger than the PLA plastic.
Attached are a few pics showing the design.
I'm looking for anyone else who has the broken clip issue and would like to try out my clips? I want some additional feedback on how well they'll hold up with use.
Anyone?
Hi, I'm interested in buying two sets. Can I paypal instead? I'm in Canada, Venmo has not cross border yet.
is it safe to assume that this clips would fit on my GLA 45, or is it strictly C class?
I'm not sure....looking at the parts diagrams, it appears your GLA45 likely uses a different slide rail, although the clips might be the same.
Your best bet is to compare to the pics above.
I can take PayPal to davet797@gmail.com....you must include your shipping address in the notes on PayPal please.
Hey I need to order a set of these too please as mine just broke on the driver's side of my C250 and I really don't want to have to spend stupid money on getting them fixed. I can't see any instructions on how to replace... Would you possibly be able to send to or attach to a response please ?
Hey I need to order a set of these too please as mine just broke on the driver's side of my C250 and I really don't want to have to spend stupid money on getting them fixed. I can't see any instructions on how to replace... Would you possibly be able to send to or attach to a response please ?
Instructions are attached in original post.
Venmo me $30 per pair and I’ll ship
06-16-2022, 02:40 PM
