plastic

Hi there, On one of my front wings the lower plastic body panel is not fitting correctly, can anyone tell me how to remove it please so I can re fit it? Thanks Steve

Discussing the state of my bumper trims earlier today (exciting stuff) and looking at parking threads on here, this seems pertinent.. Why do many modern cars dispense with the useful black plastic bits which prevent the inevitable light contact turning into a job for a paintshop.. My CE is well...

hi i need to glue a clip onto a bit of plastic trim that you move (its a seat switch). Unfortunatly, i've tried Araldite and the repair just breaks after a few uses. can anyone recommend a stronger glue? the new part is over £50 new and probably £20 2nd hand if i can get one so i'd like...

Does anyone know where I can get a model kit for the above. Thanks Alan

Hello, I need a little screw that make the mirror move. There are 2 but one of mine is broken... Mercedes only sale the complete motor I was told, a wee dear compare to a 10 cents plastic screw. Anyone has one or knows where can I get one? Thank you. Olivier :bannana: :bannana: :bannana:

missing looking for one preferably in silver

300TE 12V - The plastic trim which sits on the cam cover and houses the ignition leads - how is the base length fixed to the cam cover top? Mine had snapped and I just bought a new one from MERC. Old one just appeared to be "sitting" in the cam cover slot!!!

Seems like a weakling couldnt lift it and it has a few scratches (some a few mm deep) in the plastic surround of the rear mounts - has anyone dealt with this or got a answer for refurbing plastic (like a plastic t cut I guess) TIA

I am asking this here because the Volvo forum I was on got closed. My Volvo's door handles (among other bits) are of a grainy-finish plastic, and because it's parked under trees, they are getting a bit lichen-y. I can't find anything effective to clean the lichen off. Any ideas? TIA PJ

has anyone here ever had a go at respraying the plastic trim bits in their cars? i have a classic c200 and would love to respray the centre console/ gear surround/ ashtray etc to something funky....any ideas, advice? cheers

Hello, Managed to remove the front door pins on my ML by turning them (very tight) But the rear ones don't seem to ork the same they feel as though they are on a spring? Any ideas how to remove these ones, I don't want to just go for it in case I damage the central locking of something...

Hello How do I remove the plastc door pulls on the doors of my ML, I have some nice new ones to put in their place. Do they pull up or un screw as I did have a go put they seem very tight. :)

Hi maybe a stupid question, but i'm going to ask it anyway as i'm unsure!! on a (1994) W124 estate, is the "7 seat" upper seat belt anchor metal or plastic? the coating (if there is one) is definatly plastic, but can anyone confirm whether there is metal inside? this is the bit i'm...

ive a plastic tray that fits under the radio/cd on the w203 brand new £7 inc postage ono

as per title, mine is a 03 car and as read sometimes on this forum it's quite common a bad tightness of the diesel hoses in way of the diesel filter and/or HP pump in front of the common rail, just over the service belts. said that, I've noted an oily dirt in way of the HP pump and hoses, in...

hi all When i was up at 124 works the other week Ian pointed out i had no undertray protecting the box. would anybody have one out there for sale? I don't know whetehr there is any difference mountings wise but mine is the 5 speed box. cheers matt

I have a low mileage ex Singaporean SL500.The Aircon emits a weird plastic type odour,as its running.Any ideas? Maybe a filter? I have a new charcoal filter ready to install,and also wonderd how difficult that may be. Also,the cabin vents,bezels,and the centre plastic are all showing signs of...

Hi, Does anyone know the part number for a nearside front wheel arch protector for a w203 53 reg? I have searched the EPC to no avail:crazy: :o I must have lost a few bolts/screws and the thing had been rubbing on wheel giving a strange noise at certain times. On inspection I have...

Came across this article in Popular Mechanics how to repair plastic bumpers. American market orientated but some good tips -principles all the same . Could be useful to someone faced with this problem. http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_to_central/automotive/2763656.html?page=1

Just bought a 1998 230SLK with Red & Black leather. The trim panel around the handbrake area is showing black specks coming through the red coating due to use as armrest. What is the method of recoating this without having to replace with new item, is it a simple aerosol spray or not?