Paint peeling off...how to fix?
11-09-2014, 10:44 PM
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E320 2004 model Silver sedan
Paint peeling off...how to fix?
My w212 paint is peeling off from sode mirrors and roof strips.
Is anybody having the same issue on their w211?
How do I fix this? I tried rubbing scratch remover wax but that didn't work. Not sure what to do. I don't want to repaint it.
Is anybody having the same issue on their w211?
How do I fix this? I tried rubbing scratch remover wax but that didn't work. Not sure what to do. I don't want to repaint it.
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11-10-2014, 10:23 AM
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Looks like the clear coat has failed?
Could be a combination of things, FL sun, over polishing, and even parking near an airport.
You could try a light polish and then new clearcoat, but bet it needs to be repainted.
Could be a combination of things, FL sun, over polishing, and even parking near an airport.
You could try a light polish and then new clearcoat, but bet it needs to be repainted.
11-10-2014, 01:11 PM
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'99 and '05 E55 AMG
Clear coat separated from the base coat. To properly repair, the piece should be be sanded down to bare metal, primed, base coat, and then clear coat.
On the bright side, the strips and mirrors are removable so it should be a relatively easy job for any competent body shop. No blending required.
FWIW, I had the entire roof of my '99 E55 repainted due to clear coat peeling off. Once there is a break in the clear coat, water gets underneath and then, when the sun heats it up, dinner-plate sized pieces will flake off the car. For an idea of cost, I paid about $570 to have the entire roof refinished. Looks great and the paint is a beautiful match.
On the bright side, the strips and mirrors are removable so it should be a relatively easy job for any competent body shop. No blending required.
FWIW, I had the entire roof of my '99 E55 repainted due to clear coat peeling off. Once there is a break in the clear coat, water gets underneath and then, when the sun heats it up, dinner-plate sized pieces will flake off the car. For an idea of cost, I paid about $570 to have the entire roof refinished. Looks great and the paint is a beautiful match.
11-10-2014, 08:42 PM
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The 204s had that same problem. If you're out of warranty check with the dealer for the cost of the belt mouldings. They might be cheaper than having paint work done. I want to say the 204 mouldings were like $175 each.
11-11-2014, 11:17 AM
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'71 Pinto
MY04 e320 brilliant silver metallic roof drip molding (ledge) left 21169007629744, right 21169008629744 MSRP $190, 133.38 http://huskerparts.com/partlocator/i...?siteid=215771. Check your PM.
