Window Trim Problems
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Window Trim Problems
I noticed last week that the window trim on my rear quarter pannel windows appears to be deteriorating. In the pictures, it is highlighted by a red circle. It is happening on both sides. I sent pictures to my SA and he has ordered replacement parts and will have me bring my GL in to have them replaced under warranty.
Anybody else have this problem?
Anybody else have this problem?
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I noticed last week that the window trim on my rear quarter pannel windows appears to be deteriorating. In the pictures, it is highlighted by a red circle. It is happening on both sides. I sent pictures to my SA and he has ordered replacement parts and will have me bring my GL in to have them replaced under warranty.
Anybody else have this problem?
Anybody else have this problem?
I checked mine out and they look okay, but I'm curious as to how yours are deteriorating.
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Thanks for the clarification. I'm sure all of us will keep a close eye on ours as well now.
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I am not having that problem but the vertical trim on the drivers side rear window, between the full glass and the small section that does not go down, has developed spots and has turned dull. My dealer replaced it once but after about a month it has done it again. All other trim is still black and shiny. I am stopping by the dealer tomorrow to see what they say. Anyone else experience this?
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I am not having that problem but the vertical trim on the drivers side rear window, between the full glass and the small section that does not go down, has developed spots and has turned dull. My dealer replaced it once but after about a month it has done it again. All other trim is still black and shiny. I am stopping by the dealer tomorrow to see what they say. Anyone else experience this?
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My SA called & the window trim parts finally came in. By now, however, the trim problem has spread to all window trim, not just the rear quarter-pannel windows. My SA had only ordered the rear quarter-pannel window trim, so the GL will be in the shop overnight as he had to order trim for the front & passenger door trim.
He said mine is the 3rd GL he's seen come in with this problem and he had a new ML earlier today with the issue. He said it's a quick fix to pop off the old trim & put on the new.
I do have a red C300 sitting in my driveway as a loaner car. The PT Loser I got stuck with before was available, but the rental car guy remembered how much I didn't like that car, so he gave me the only C class they had available. It's sad when the rental car guy remembers you!
He said mine is the 3rd GL he's seen come in with this problem and he had a new ML earlier today with the issue. He said it's a quick fix to pop off the old trim & put on the new.
I do have a red C300 sitting in my driveway as a loaner car. The PT Loser I got stuck with before was available, but the rental car guy remembered how much I didn't like that car, so he gave me the only C class they had available. It's sad when the rental car guy remembers you!
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My SA called & the window trim parts finally came in. By now, however, the trim problem has spread to all window trim, not just the rear quarter-pannel windows. My SA had only ordered the rear quarter-pannel window trim, so the GL will be in the shop overnight as he had to order trim for the front & passenger door trim.
He said mine is the 3rd GL he's seen come in with this problem and he had a new ML earlier today with the issue. He said it's a quick fix to pop off the old trim & put on the new.
I do have a red C300 sitting in my driveway as a loaner car. The PT Loser I got stuck with before was available, but the rental car guy remembered how much I didn't like that car, so he gave me the only C class they had available. It's sad when the rental car guy remembers you!
He said mine is the 3rd GL he's seen come in with this problem and he had a new ML earlier today with the issue. He said it's a quick fix to pop off the old trim & put on the new.
I do have a red C300 sitting in my driveway as a loaner car. The PT Loser I got stuck with before was available, but the rental car guy remembered how much I didn't like that car, so he gave me the only C class they had available. It's sad when the rental car guy remembers you!
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Yup, exact same problem I had. Eventually, it spread to all the windows. Hopefully, you can get all of the trim replaced. My SA said he'd seen it on a few GL's and a couple of ML's.
