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    SLK R171 headlamp discolouration

    Thanks for that, just ordered some.
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    SLK R171 headlamp discolouration

    Anyone had any problems with the plastic headlamps discolouring? Mine were pretty bad when I bought the car ('05 350). I used a Meguiars headlamp lens renovation kit which cleaned them up pretty well but now after a few weeks in the sun they're starting to discolour again. Seems to be UV...
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    SLK R171 Front brake caliper bolts.

    Just upgrading the brakes on my SLK 350 R171 to EBC Ultimax discs and Redstuff pads.......got the usual problem with tatty, rusty calipers and caliper bolts. I'm going to repaint the calipers, just wondered if anyone could tell me if there's any reason why I can't replace the rusty caliper bolts...
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    SLK R171 Rear number plate fixing problems

    Tried to get the remaining bolts out after soaking overnight with penetrating oil........all of them sheared off. Didn't bother trying easy-outs as let's face it......if a socket wrench on one side and a pair of mole grips on the other didn't shift them an easy-out isn't going to work. Cleaned...
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    SLK R171 Rear number plate fixing problems

    Thanks guys, whatever you do with these rivenuts seems to be a pain in the backside. Did a bit more research and the favoured method seems to be try and get the bolts out without shearing them off but if they do break, just fix the number plate on with 5mm double sided foam tape and do away with...
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    SLK R171 Rear number plate fixing problems

    Just bought an R171 SLK 350 and decided to replace the number plates with some private ones from one of my other cars. Big problem as on the rear plate I couldn't shift 3 out of 4 retaining bolts. One eventually sheared leaving part of the bolt flush with the top of the fixing. Anyone got any...
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