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    boot lid adjustment cabriolet

    Trying to adjust the boot lid opening on cabriolet, at the moment it just unlatches, want to it swing open, striped the side panels in boot and under the rear shelf but can not find the 2 springs with the 3 holes for adjustment, you tube vids show it on the saloon but none for cabriolet,. Any...
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    Wing / panel repairs in Midlands

    Give Henry @ Henry motors a call, used them before in Leicester 0116 251 2944, was a perfect job at reasonable price.
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    Android

    Installed android play unit retaining original screen works a treat, easy to fit hardest part was hiding the unit and wires, got the wires tucked under the command unit dropped down behind carpet passenger centre console. able to use Waze and google maps, wireless Android Auto, YouTube in...
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    Android 10 inch screen upgrade

    I had one of these gave up on it in the end too many quirks, software update should resolve it but could end up bricking the unit so not recommended. Command screen layout you need to go into the settings and select the correct screen size for your original screen, again what is displayed is...
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    Stop start feature (Eco button)

    Mines was doing the same thing, even though battery showed 12.9V and 14+ when running, stop start only kicked in once, got this charger from ebay, gave it a full charge and ran the repair cycle now it works straight out the garage, kicks in soon as I get to the top of the drive...
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    MERCEDES C CLASS GENUINE DIAMOND FRONT GRILL 2015 2016 2017 2018 Facelift W205

    MERCEDES C CLASS GENUINE DIAMOND FRONT GRILL 2015 2016 2017 2018 Facelift W205. Centre badge not included. Grille was removed from a 2017 C class cabriolet with low miles of 20k. 100% Original so fitment will be perfect, not damaged, all tabs intact. Only removed to change to GT Grille. AMG...
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    rim restored

    Thank you :)
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    rim restored

    most of the damage is caused by tfr and acid used by hand car wash, I always wash at home and don't use anything harsh, so hopefully with wax sealant it should stay looking good, if not will get body to lacquer with high gloss
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    rim restored

    Thank you, planning on adding a number of coats one a week after the weekly wash.
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    rim restored

    will do :)
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    rim restored

    Thank you all, will keep this updated, going to start coating it on the weekly wash, bought the car a few days ago, and got a good chunk of money knocked off as they couldn't get the finish right, if it does get worse or returns to previous state planning to rub it down again and it it lacquered...
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    rim restored

    managed to remove the unsightly markings from chrome trim. Used 1000 >2000 > 3000 grit wet and dry sanding discs, used by hand not machine, plenty of water and keep going in stages till the milky residue stops coming off, once happy with finish, go over with G10 compound, machine polish used...
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    C205 A piller

    Looking for some help on removing A pillar on cabriolet 2017, it is not like the saloon version at the top it wraps around and the sun visor sits on that part I'm adding an external USB Dab + aerial and it needs to earth to A pillar so I can squeeze the wire in from the wheatear strip like you...
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    Remote boot opening problem

    Had same issue, boot springs replaced under warranty, issue solved. Mercedes Loughbrough. Had this on both W205 cabriolets.
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    Wheel Alignment camera recalibration

    **update** called Mercedes Leicester quoted £139 said no need for calibrating camera only do that after accident or windscreen change, took it to another place - exhaust brake and tyre centre on freehold street, showed tracking was ok on all but the camber by 0.01 this can't be adjusted, spoke...
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