SLK/R171: SLK Windschott R 171 Original Mercedes-Benz
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SLK Windschott R 171 Original Mercedes-Benz
For those who have no idea yet, check this out, sells it for much cheaper than MB dealers
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SLK-Windschott...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SLK-Windschott...QQcmdZViewItem
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2006 SLK 280
Yeah - it's neat! I'd been waiting a while for Mb-schaefer is to get back to selling these on Ebay.
I ordered it earlier in the week and it was a fairly smooth experience - he now accepts Paypal and has assured me my wind screen will be in Seattle next week!
I ordered it earlier in the week and it was a fairly smooth experience - he now accepts Paypal and has assured me my wind screen will be in Seattle next week!
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2006 SLK350
Originally Posted by vineethm
Yeah - it's neat! I'd been waiting a while for Mb-schaefer is to get back to selling these on Ebay.
I ordered it earlier in the week and it was a fairly smooth experience - he now accepts Paypal and has assured me my wind screen will be in Seattle next week!
I ordered it earlier in the week and it was a fairly smooth experience - he now accepts Paypal and has assured me my wind screen will be in Seattle next week!
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I just received mine today from MB Schaefer. Absolutely amazing dealer to do business with. They are a true MB dealer in Germany. Product was delivered from Europe in just over 1 week.... and what a difference in price as compared to the local dealers here in Toronto!!! I could have bought 3 of these from Germany for the price that the Toronto dealers sells 1 for!
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2006 SLK 280
Just got mine. Took a bit of a wait though - ordered on 9th, arrived today (28th).
Took a bit of patience on my part, but perfect transaction. I love the way it fits in swiftly and firmly and my wife's thrilled with the rear visibility at night.
Took a bit of patience on my part, but perfect transaction. I love the way it fits in swiftly and firmly and my wife's thrilled with the rear visibility at night.
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From: Hong Kong
C219 CLS 500(sold), R171 SLK 350(sold), W210 E320 (sold), W204 C280, W221 S500
I ordered mine on the 7th and got it here in Canada on the 26th...very straightforward and easy to install...works perfect with the top down maybe i'm biased but i think it's even better than the black stocking like original windscreen...and most importantly for HALF of the price compared to getting it at the dealership 
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some slow@$$diesels
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wow much better price then the $650+ i paid!
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One quick question though-Is there any screws involved with the install? Or is it one of those snap-together deal... damn stealers in the US wated 700USD for a piece of plastic...... and quoted me a near 1k including install.
Edit: forgot to say-Many thanks for anyone that replies!
Edit: forgot to say-Many thanks for anyone that replies!
Last edited by Mirage_i; Jan 31, 2006 at 03:44 PM.
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2006 SLK 280
install!?!? if you get the MB OEM windshield - it snaps together in 30 seconds...ooops... i put it in inverted...let me fix that...ok...done...ah well, 60 seconds. no screws, no wires, no straps - just a few clicks of plastic nicely locking into place.
if you put in some of the aftermarket windshield - it does involve some work with screws and is a little more work to put in and remove.
if you put in some of the aftermarket windshield - it does involve some work with screws and is a little more work to put in and remove.
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Many Thanks for the clarification!
Definitely needs to pick one of these up then... that black net is s..t... imo
and the stealer can have a big HA! from me.. 700 + 250+ in labor to snap a piece of plastic onto my roll bar
sometimes I think they do smoke funny cigarettes
Definitely needs to pick one of these up then... that black net is s..t... imo
and the stealer can have a big HA! from me.. 700 + 250+ in labor to snap a piece of plastic onto my roll bar
sometimes I think they do smoke funny cigarettes
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2006 SLK 280
Actually, interesting that you mention the 700 number; that's what my dealer in Seattle quoted me (excl taxes).
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
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From: Hawaii
05 SLK 350, 97 S420, 92 Jeep, 04 Kia, 28 Ford Tudor, 51 Ford F3, 01 Harley, 03 Harley
Originally Posted by vineethm
Actually, interesting that you mention the 700 number; that's what my dealer in Seattle quoted me (excl taxes).
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
Not unusual. I shop around and find better deals. Ironically I buy most of my Harley parts from Seattle area as the mark up out here pays for someones air fare to carry the parts... well, appears so anyway.
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2005 SLK350, Mars Red - Tan Interiors
Originally Posted by vineethm
Actually, interesting that you mention the 700 number; that's what my dealer in Seattle quoted me (excl taxes).
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
Do all accessories get sold at prices above what's quoted on mbusa.com? Even on smaller item like cargo nets and stuff my dealer seems to ask me for mbusa price+ 10-20%.
In any case, I bought my rear windshield from the German source as well. Took a little long to arrive because he actually mailed it rather than sending it DSL as he said he would, but it is well worth the money.
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Just buy it from Jerry at www.formymercedes.com He's a great guy to deal with.
http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...ory=Windscreen
Edit: this seems to be a different product since you need a screwdriver to install...nvm! Has anyone tried or heard of this one?
http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...ory=Windscreen
Edit: this seems to be a different product since you need a screwdriver to install...nvm! Has anyone tried or heard of this one?
Last edited by midget fidger; Feb 11, 2006 at 03:58 PM.
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Windscreen
I just received and installed the windscreen which I purchased via Ebay from MB Schaefer. It arrived in two weeks. It was easy to install. No tools necessary. I also have the plexiglass screen which required tools to install exactly the same as the one in midget fidger's post. It was installed for about 6 months. If anyone is interested in purchasing it, please e mail me at dtoguy@yahoo.com. $100 or best offer.
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2005 SLK350, Mars Red - Tan Interiors
Originally Posted by Vodil
What kind of cleaners do people use for this?
Originally Posted by vineethm
I picked up some RainX and realised they also make a cleaner for glass. Seems to work fine... dunno if plexiglass needs something special?
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hmm. sounds interesting - i'd like to give it a whirl. yeah - i can see the scratches building up over time - i've seen that with plastics. Maverick - are Meguirs available off the shelf at regular stores like Schucks (?)
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Originally Posted by vineethm
hmm. sounds interesting - i'd like to give it a whirl. yeah - i can see the scratches building up over time - i've seen that with plastics. Maverick - are Meguirs available off the shelf at regular stores like Schucks (?)
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Originally Posted by Maverick
I don't think I would use a cleaner made for glass on it. It is made of Plexigolass (polycarbonate), essentially a plastic. Most glass cleaners have solvents in them which over time can affect certain plastics. I know that polycarbonate can have a tendency to yellow. The other thing you have to be careful of is what kind of cloth you use to clean it, as it will microscratch over time. (Anyone ever have a convertible rear window that became fogged in a couple of years?) I just bought a plastic cleaner from Meguiar's called PlastX. It is made for any clear plastic, like the rear windows of many rag tops which are also made of Plexiglass. I clean with water first to get dust off, and then polish it with the PlastX. It certainly works well. Anyone else found something better?
NO PAPER towels either, wood will scratch the surface, only use clean towels.
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