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  1. C

    Checking Hydraulic fluid level for soft top

    When checking fluid level for soft top, should the roof be up or down? I have a CLK 200K 2005
  2. D

    Mouldy soft top

    Hi, I have a 1999 CLK cabriolet that has a mouldy soft top, can anybody advise what product would be best to buy to inhibit the mildew. Thanks, Dancoll.
  3. rossy

    Soft close only on Boot/Trunk lid

    Everything else works a treat but after the wife used the button i.e. not the remote to open the boot the soft close has stopped! It does not have full closer, i.e. click the remote and the boot springs open but you have to manual close it but then soft close grabs and pulls it down. When I say...
  4. DSM10000

    I fancy a soft top for summer....

    Just looking for a summer car, not looking for new or exotic but no budget as such either. If I find something older and interesting then that would be good. Spotted this today:Used Bmw 3 Series Convertible 328i 2dr in High Wycombe, . | Stylish Motors 2 owners, the last "mature" one for...
  5. B

    W140 4.2 soft close boot problem

    has anyone encountered problems where the soft close boot had suddenly stopped working and the boot was difficult to close - working fine one day but not the next !!! Thanks
  6. P

    green mould on soft top....Help!!!

    Can anyone suggest the best way to clean moss/mould from a soft top...? I know elbow grease is involved but not sure of any other ingredient !! I used warm soapy water and a good sponge on an SL mohair roof 2 years ago but sold her shortly afterwards and have no idea how successful it may...
  7. Charles Morgan

    Soft Cell as you've never heard it before.

    Someone had rather a lot of time on their hands. Adding another layer to the question, Why? Star Wars too (this gives clue as to the sort of geek doing this!) qWkUFxItWmU
  8. Tan

    Soft top cleaning

    Hi Can anyone tell me what the correct type of brush to use to clean a soft top on a car? I am using the Mercedes soft top cleaning product, but I want to ensure that the brush that I use wont damage the material of the roof, but will be able to shift the green stuff that has formed as a...
  9. R

    2004 CLK Soft Top malfunction

    Hi, Two problems with my 2004 pre facelift CLK3.2 My soft top opens and closes fine using the centre switch but has stopped working with the remote. The door locks and unlocks fine with the remote and the batteries seem fine. Anyone got any suggestions? Second problem is with the drivers...
  10. ajcabbie

    soft top windows need replacing

    I have just bought my first w107 its a 350 sl 1978 only needs a couple of things drivers seat needs a cover its blue half leather and soft top windows need replaceing if they can be done without changing the top
  11. Willsco

    Soft top maintenance: Re-waterproofing - is it worth it?

    I am new to convertible ownership and like to keep on top of preventative maintenance wherever possible Any advice please on water-proofing the hood on my SL500 R129. My car is about 12 years old and the roof appears to be in good condition - and mostly beads when sprayed with the hose - I...
  12. D

    milky screens on your sl se convertible soft top

    DIY i done today mixing your other(better!) half nail polish remover with water take a tea towel work on the inside with it damp with the solution and then another clean tea towel to wipe clean should remove the milky stuff on your screen, do not push it for if it is ready to crack you will...
  13. G

    Electric soft top

    Help, I have just bought a 300 sl 1988 [107] series and it has a conversion to electric hydraulic operation soft top. At the moment there is something amiss as I can not get it open and the top yoke in unlocked but will not lift up, and there is power to the electronic system [ one light on ]...
  14. T

    R129 Soft Top Replacement

    Hi I have just had my soft top replaced with a new black top instead of the green top that originally was on the car which my wife and I did not like. Coming back from Poole I noticed it was much quieter, not so much wind noise which you come to expect from a convertible. See pictures of...
  15. Mr Fixit

    C32 Soft pedal

    Juts had a new caliper fitted to replace a ceased one and the pepal is slighty soft, the dealer says the bleed it through and they do work but dont seem as 'instant' as they should be. Noticable when manovering at low speed as there seems to be nothing for a moment. Ideas other than ' you've...
  16. B

    W124 estate soft close - Should they all have it?

    Should my 300TE have the self-closing catch on the tailgate? Were they standard fit? Mine just seems to be a normal slam-to-close catch, and there's no evidence of electric motors kicking in.
  17. T

    Soft top

    Hi, I have a sl r129, when the soft top is down is there anything available that you can place into the holes in the bodywork when the hard top is removed, ie, grommet's or some sort of covers, it looks a bit naff with the holes showing. That is if we get any weather to warrant the soft top...
  18. T

    SL R129 Soft top replacement

    Hi I have a SL R129 Facelift - year 1999. I want to replace my soft top, does anyone recommend a company in Southern England that can remove supply and fit for the above. I live in Berkshire so anywhere within 60 miles of Bracknell would be preferable. Many thanks
  19. D

    w124 convertible soft top lid cover

    a friend has e220 convertible roof folds fine inside compartment, the problem once it closes when u want to open u can here it clicking and not openning, if u get the spanner and open the cover manually and then use the button to close the roof it works, it is this step to get the cover to open...
  20. B

    Wanted: Mercedes 107 Soft Top Compartment Cover/Lid

    Hi. I am looking for the soft top compartment cover lid. Anyone?
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