Is There A Reason That Mercedes

[Baron_Samedi]

Use chrome lock covers on their cars?

The chrome I mean is the shiny cover you see at the top of the door body when you open the door....

 

[grober]

Bling??

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Bling is good

But I was wondering if there is an historical reason for the seemingly odd place to chuck in some chrome....

 

[The Boss]

so when the door is open at night, reflection of oncoming cars headlamps is more prominent, thus protecting the car and those near it? ??

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Another good point but legally I think the chrome would need to be replaced by red anodized aluminium

 

[grober]

I am speculating but maybe harks back to a day when the complete actual door lock was mounted in that position and is now largely symbolic/decorative??

 

[Baron_Samedi]

grober, I think you are right in that it is a symbol.

A good call to consider that it harks back to a previous manufacturing technique, but I wonder if it has other significance.

 

[The Boss]

Baron... do u know the answer? and if so, please share.. the suspense is killing me lol

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Sorry Boss,

But I reckon there has to be a reason that this feature exists.....

And (at the moment) I am in the mood to find out