Chrome Window Moulding

[Achillies]

Hi

I just bought a 2009 C180K and I realised that the Window Chrome Moulding on all the doors are stained with ugly weather inflicted marks.

My car dealer check with C&C and I was told it will cost 400+ to replace all the Window Chrome Moulding for all 4 doors.

Is there any other alternative I can get it replace other than going through C&C?

Appreicate some guidance.

Thanks

[tsktsk]

perhaps u can try to use a claybar on it or bring it to polishing workshop? maybe stains can be removed?

[Achillies]

Ya...claybar.....good idea. I will try on it when I get hold of my ride.

Strangely I never see this problem when I was viewing other Merc.

[blackmercs]

Just sticker it??

[Achillies]

With Chrome sticker? Yes, I thought of that. But I thought it would be nice to install a new piece instead.

[blackmercs]

Not chrome, black sticker.

[Tigershark]

post some photos for us to visualize the moulding

[Achillies]

Black one not so nice for my ride. I like chrome chrome! *bling bling*

By the way, my ride still with the dealer. Still need to clear some paper work but I found Min Ghee Auto and got a quote from them for all Window Chrome Trimming:)

[blackmercs]

Black one not so nice for my ride. I like chrome chrome! *bling bling*

By the way, my ride still with the dealer. Still need to clear some paper work but I found Min Ghee Auto and got a quote from them for all Window Chrome Trimming:)

Greats!! Keep us update on the damage for this replacement.

[Tigershark]

old skool chrome liang kim kim method is to use autosol wipe wipe...

[retiefgoosen]

I used those industrial chrome polisher last time on the standing star..

 

driving with a gim gim  goot goot star makes me proud!

[Achillies]

Collecting my ride in an hour time!....Very excited!!! ...so embarassing!....(like a child)

[Tigershark]

Collecting my ride in an hour time!....Very excited!!! ...so embarassing!....(like a child)

grats! don't forget your flower bath. 

[Ah Bui]

Congrats....

[Wishbone]

Collecting my ride in an hour time!....Very excited!!! ...so embarassing!....(like a child)

 

 

Congrats...I remembered the feeling, excited and uneasy like seating near a hive of bees... 

[Martin]

Chrome trimming? Are they made of plastic with chrome plating on it? Waterloo st got a shop selling merc genuine parts. Can try asking from them.

[Achillies]

Just a little update, I check with Min Ghee Auto on the Chrome trimming and it gonna cost me a total of $500 without installation!

Went to C&C and was also advised it is not worth to spent this amount to change the Chrome trimming.

Went to Autobac to buy some solution, managed to polished and the rain mark faded a little.

Gonna try Tigershark recommendations, Autosol!

Anyway, been enjoying my ride since then and the superb service attention by C&C

[Tigershark]

i hope it's really chrome *gulp*

[Old-MAN]

Bro, from my experience... Once you use autosol...you will always depend on it.....

[Tigershark]

Bro, from my experience... Once you use autosol...you will always depend on it.....

hahaha... true.

[daffy]

Hijack thread

Saw many 4mm thick decorative chrome trimmings, wonder if there's black ones

[tsktsk]

u can also try diluting vinegar in water. Since vinegar is a very mild acid it could remove some watermark.

http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageviewsec.asp?id=10

Can Google for more usage of vinegar on watermarks.

[Old-MAN]

I had this problem once and had as many as 15 tubes/can/pads all over the house and MOF was so pissed tat she gave me a red card.... And had to sleep in the living room for 3days....

[Old-MAN]

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u can also try diluting vinegar in water. Since vinegar is a very mild acid it could remove some watermark.<br />

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<a href='http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageviewsec.asp?id=10'>http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageviewsec.asp?id=10</a><br />

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Can Google for more usage of vinegar on watermarks.</p></blockquote>

Vinegar on car paint??? I dun dare to try....

[Achillies]

Distilled Vinegar?! ....ok I try! ...Must clean off these ugly water marks!