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If the dealership replaced this prior (how long ago) and it keeps coming off, there is no way they can deny fixing/replacing it.. that is nuts
You didnt say during what time frames.
My apologies!
Replaced in 2017 after it flew off in Florida. Again in 2018 in New York when I saw it starting to lift and had was crazy wind noise when driving. Car spent most of 2019 in NY in a garage. Car is back in FL and lifting again come end of July 2020. Warranty expired Nov of ‘18 and now I’m on an extended warranty till Nov ‘21. MBUSA is claiming this is a trim piece and will not cover the cost of it. Labor is about $900, part is about $740. After FL tax, comes out to around $1,800 to get fixed. Corporate looked into my claim but denied any assistance because of a previous goodwill gesture back in 2017. They helped me fix a rim that a dealer in FL curbed and refused to fix and take responsibility for. Total cost was about $110 for repair. So they took that and said they will not offer any other assistance.
My apologies!
Replaced in 2017 after it flew off in Florida. Again in 2018 in New York when I saw it starting to lift and had was crazy wind noise when driving. Car spent most of 2019 in NY in a garage. Car is back in FL and lifting again come end of July 2020. Warranty expired Nov of ‘18 and now I’m on an extended warranty till Nov ‘21. MBUSA is claiming this is a trim piece and will not cover the cost of it. Labor is about $900, part is about $740. After FL tax, comes out to around $1,800 to get fixed. Corporate looked into my claim but denied any assistance because of a previous goodwill gesture back in 2017. They helped me fix a rim that a dealer in FL curbed and refused to fix and take responsibility for. Total cost was about $110 for repair. So they took that and said they will not offer any other assistance.
This piece of shiit part is starting to fade/oxidize on my 2017 coupe too.
Is yours resprayed in gloss black?
I'm waiting on a quote from a body shop but want to know what color yours was resprayed in. Ta
I had mine replaced 3 times for free by MB...the last time I did not even had an issue but it was a mandatory replacement. Inquire about it with our shop.
I had mine replaced 3 times for free by MB...the last time I did not even had an issue but it was a mandatory replacement. Inquire about it with our shop.
Did ya? I'm long out of warranty now though. Was yours still under warranty when you got it replaced 3 times?
Did ya? I'm long out of warranty now though. Was yours still under warranty when you got it replaced 3 times?
I don't think it was done because I was under warranty. The SA told me they inspect your panel and if it is of old heritage they have to replace it - its safety issue as some apparently came loose and where flying off. Not just a visual issue. Mine was already replaced as I had bubbles too, but SA told me MB instructed them to replace again anyway. Not sure if its an official "recall" though.
I had mine replaced 3 times for free by MB...the last time I did not even had an issue but it was a mandatory replacement. Inquire about it with our shop.
Thanks for sharing your experience on this issue mate. Currently getting my dealership to lodge a goodwill for mine to be replaced and also referred them to this thread. Hoping all goes well and they'll approve it but If not then it's back to looking for a smash repair shop to respray it for me to repaint it.
Looking at the back of the cover part no. A2057803300 it's definitively a plastic part.
Last edited by Jimmy_c63s; 08-03-2022 at 11:00 AM.
Just an update. My car was out of warranty by 3 whole years but Mercedes Australia still fixed it for me. Very impressed with the help and urge others to contact their dealership if this has happened to theirs too.
How the heck do you get this piece off? anyone have a "how to"? Mine is doing the same thing and not sure how well it can be repainted on the body. Found the piece online for $500 but not sure what Mercedes would charge for labor. out of warranty
How the heck do you get this piece off? anyone have a "how to"? Mine is doing the same thing and not sure how well it can be repainted on the body. Found the piece online for $500 but not sure what Mercedes would charge for labor. out of warranty
Labour cost me $560 AUD from Mercedes for mine. Just buy the part online and get them to fit it for you don't play around with it
Its a laminate hence the reason its discolouring . It's not on with 3m adhesive either , mercedes has a special adhesive to attach it but some use urethane which is wrong . Trust me I work for Mercedes and we did mine
What's the best way to clean it? Old water marks are still there, I only notice under light but it's annoying to see it after a clean
How's the fit so far. Looks like its been few years since you replaced it. I have recently cracked the same part on my GLC 43. Wondering if I should buy the part & get if fixed from the body shop as well. Which is small pinch to the pocket than going to the dealer.
How's the fit so far. Looks like its been few years since you replaced it. I have recently cracked the same part on my GLC 43. Wondering if I should buy the part & get if fixed from the body shop as well. Which is small pinch to the pocket than going to the dealer.
Ask for a goodwill replacement show them this thread. Try that first and if that doesn't work get it painted or wrapped.
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Unfortunately the roof panel is starting to fade (not surprising considering that its been 110+F for the past few weeks). Can the original roof panel be removed & repainted safely or should I get a replacement & get that repainted and re-cleared? Thanks.
09-02-2020, 10:11 AM
(not surprising considering that its been 110+F for the past few weeks). Can the original roof panel be removed & repainted safely or should I get a replacement & get that repainted and re-cleared? Thanks.
