Headlight wiper blades (+new grille and door moulding)
06-18-2007, 06:28 PM
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300E
Headlight wiper blades (+new grille and door moulding)
This has got to be the last issue I should worry about with my car right now (you'll understand if you read my other post), but I noticed that the actual blades on my headlight wipers (which still operate great) are completely worn flat. Where would I hypothetically get new headlight wiper blades (I don't think the local auto parts store would have them)?
Also, any recommendations for a good place where I can get trim parts like a new grille as well as the plastic moulding that runs along the bottom of the front passenger door (some idiot ripped it off when I was in DC the other night--I know it didn't just FALL off). The grille looks ugly because the black portions are fading/peeling to gray, and all the chrome is gone from the three horizontal chrome bars and the single vertical bar. I'd like a new grille that looks as close to original as possible as CHEAP as possible.
I put in requests for these parts at junkyarddog.com, but surprisingly there were no places having these parts. I found a BRAND NEW (got to be aftermarket) grille online for $88, which I think is pretty good. But no plastic trim piece. Maybe I should just take the part off someone else's 300E....I think that's what happened to me!
Also, any recommendations for a good place where I can get trim parts like a new grille as well as the plastic moulding that runs along the bottom of the front passenger door (some idiot ripped it off when I was in DC the other night--I know it didn't just FALL off). The grille looks ugly because the black portions are fading/peeling to gray, and all the chrome is gone from the three horizontal chrome bars and the single vertical bar. I'd like a new grille that looks as close to original as possible as CHEAP as possible.
I put in requests for these parts at junkyarddog.com, but surprisingly there were no places having these parts. I found a BRAND NEW (got to be aftermarket) grille online for $88, which I think is pretty good. But no plastic trim piece. Maybe I should just take the part off someone else's 300E....I think that's what happened to me!
06-20-2007, 07:30 PM
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I'm just throwing this into the air but couldn't you buy a normal wiper blade and trim it down to fit the head light wiper?
Also a good place to get a grill is http://mercedessource.com/node/1304
I bought mine from there, it’s not genuine, but apart from the need to cleanup a few dags it’s really good. I also think the plastic trim is something you would need to get from the dealership.
Also a good place to get a grill is http://mercedessource.com/node/1304
I bought mine from there, it’s not genuine, but apart from the need to cleanup a few dags it’s really good. I also think the plastic trim is something you would need to get from the dealership.
06-20-2007, 08:55 PM
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I just bought the shortest cheapest pair of wiper inserts, I think they were 14", and cut a pair of headlight wipers from one. They work perfectly, and I have another one to make the next pair when they deteriorate.
06-21-2007, 06:37 PM
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PaulX608, that sounds good, provided I can get the wiper BLADES themselves out of the headlight wiper arm assemblies. (Thanks also, CLJ).
And CLJ, the solution at the link you provided is about half the price ($42) I could find for the cheapest new grill. That seems like a smart idea, and the best bet for making my car look better for minimal cost. Thanks!
And CLJ, the solution at the link you provided is about half the price ($42) I could find for the cheapest new grill. That seems like a smart idea, and the best bet for making my car look better for minimal cost. Thanks!
