Has anyone experienced this problem??
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
2006 SLK55 AMG; 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8; and 2004 PT Cruiser GT Turbo (Modified)
Has anyone experienced this problem??
The rear fascia applique appears to have come unglued (see picture below)...The dealer states they have not seen this before and want to replace it when I get the car out of winter storage. Has anyone experienced this problem????
[IMG]
[IMG]
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 761
Likes: 0
From: Lausanne, Switzerland
SLK 55 AMG
25,000km's and I haven't seen it.
Are you sure someone didn't trip to rip it off? Or perhaps something hit it?
That piece of black plastic is stuck on quite tight and straight, I would find it off for it to just deform out of place like this, it's just too much in the 'opposite' direction for plastic to deform on it's own without being strongly heated or acted on by other forces (i.e. pliers, screw drivers, fingers).
Are you sure someone didn't trip to rip it off? Or perhaps something hit it?
That piece of black plastic is stuck on quite tight and straight, I would find it off for it to just deform out of place like this, it's just too much in the 'opposite' direction for plastic to deform on it's own without being strongly heated or acted on by other forces (i.e. pliers, screw drivers, fingers).
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
2006 SLK55 AMG; 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8; and 2004 PT Cruiser GT Turbo (Modified)
Initially there was a small gap that has gotten slightly larger. There are no "witness" marks indicating impact or tampering.... I suspect poor application of bonding material between applique and facsica (assembly issue). Thanks for your comments!!!
Almost a Member!
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Sydney Australia
Cubanite SLK55AMG
Hi guys.
Sorry I can't offer any more info on the warping of the body piece you've shown - let's hope it doesn't happen in too many of these expensive cars! Good luck with it's repair.
I have a question - what is 'winter storage'?
I'm from Australia and we have simply NEVER heard of the concept!
Where do you put your cars in the colder months - under the bed? I mean - why does your dealer have to 'wait for you to take it out of winter storage'?
Wow.
Looking forward to hearing the answer to this one!
Cheers,
AUSSLK55AMG
Sorry I can't offer any more info on the warping of the body piece you've shown - let's hope it doesn't happen in too many of these expensive cars! Good luck with it's repair.
I have a question - what is 'winter storage'?
I'm from Australia and we have simply NEVER heard of the concept!
Where do you put your cars in the colder months - under the bed? I mean - why does your dealer have to 'wait for you to take it out of winter storage'?
Wow.
Looking forward to hearing the answer to this one!
Cheers,
AUSSLK55AMG
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
2006 SLK55 AMG; 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8; and 2004 PT Cruiser GT Turbo (Modified)
When it snows in Michigan, salt is put on the roads and is very corrosive. Further, because of temperature variations during our winter season, our roads have major "potholes" (A.K.A. "Craters") and are not friendly for our vehicles. Even with traction control, rear wheel drive does not do well in snow..... Thought it snows in Australia?????
A search of this forum will disclose many tips for storage of a vehicle, many of which I have incorporated. Actually, my dealer will pickup the car in a trailer to avoid salt and road damage to the vehicle but I would perfer to drive there when the weather is better rather than risk the extra dealer loading and unloading into the trailer.
Hope this answered your question????
A search of this forum will disclose many tips for storage of a vehicle, many of which I have incorporated. Actually, my dealer will pickup the car in a trailer to avoid salt and road damage to the vehicle but I would perfer to drive there when the weather is better rather than risk the extra dealer loading and unloading into the trailer.
Hope this answered your question????
Newbie
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
SLK55 AMG (previously C32 AMG)
Same thing happened on my car, almost in the same place - mine was coming loose at the bottom edge, not at the top, as yours is. Mine started coming off very soon after delivery, within 1500 miles. I pointed it out at the first "welcome service", and they ordered a replacement and put it on a couple weeks ago. No problems since then.
My spoiler ALSO came loose. (Again, the dealer ordered a replacement and will replace it in a few days.) I wonder if the factory got a bad batch of trim-adhesive?
My spoiler ALSO came loose. (Again, the dealer ordered a replacement and will replace it in a few days.) I wonder if the factory got a bad batch of trim-adhesive?
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,164
Likes: 0
From: sac, calif.
'06 slk55
Originally Posted by Saaz
I wonder if the factory got a bad batch of trim-adhesive?
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
