R129 Sun visor plastic trim replacements

[Pcn1]

Hi,

Has anyone bought these reproduction parts from this dealer ?

R129 Sun Visor Trim Cap SL Original Mercedes color [Black] [Pair] | eBay

A lot cheaper than MB original items.

 

[Doodle]

I'm fairly sure they have posted on here about these items. They also do the overhead consoles.

 

[Y15HAL]

Yes, they were posted here.....

R129+ 3D Printed parts (Sun Trim caps) | Interior

Hi, I would like to get your honest opinion on the part we have recently redesigned and 3D printed for a few of our SL's. As you know, those sun trim caps break quite often, so I decided to reproduce them using an industrial grade, powder bed 3D printer. It took us some time to redesign the...

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[Pcn1]

Excellent, thanks for the info.

Ive contacted the seller on e-bay about how to confirm my colour code. Ive got beige leather (Mushroom I think?) and they seem to offer 2 similar shades to choose from !

 

[219]

Hi,

Has anyone bought these reproduction parts from this dealer ?

R129 Sun Visor Trim Cap SL Original Mercedes color [Black] [Pair] | eBay

A lot cheaper than MB original items.

I bought the original items for mine , something like £30 each , when I got the car seven years ago .

Your link has them at £49 each - a lot more than I paid at MB Glasgow.

 

[219]

Excellent, thanks for the info.

Ive contacted the seller on e-bay about how to confirm my colour code. Ive got beige leather (Mushroom I think?) and they seem to offer 2 similar shades to choose from !

Mine was Mushroom , the lightest colour , tan is just a bit darker .

 

[Pcn1]

I bought the original items for mine , something like £30 each , when I got the car seven years ago .

Your link has them at £49 each - a lot more than I paid at MB Glasgow.

On E-bay someone wants £180 for an original MB set. Ive not asked my local dealer yet.

£49 is for the set of 2

 

[219]

On E-bay someone wants £180 for an original MB set. Ive not asked my local dealer yet.

£49 is for the set of 2

The link very clearly says in huge text £49 each ?

 

[SL300-24]

Derek it is £49 for one pair, gets cheaper for more pairs

 

[Pcn1]

I ordered up the set from Octoclassic website (not sure if they sell of e-bay anymore?)

They looked fine to me, a very slight shade of colour difference to the originals when in my hand (if they are the orignals I have fitted) but, when fitted up on the frame they actually matched the trim better. There isnt any metal sleeve in the screw hole, not sure that that helps anyway.
I did the screws up firm, but not over tight so as not to stress the plastic any more than needed. Might try and find/make some rubber washers to cushion them also.

Guess only time will tell, but if they go 10 years that'll do me.

 

[ksan]

I ordered up the set from Octoclassic website (not sure if they sell of e-bay anymore?)

They looked fine to me, a very slight shade of colour difference to the originals when in my hand (if they are the orignals I have fitted) but, when fitted up on the frame they actually matched the trim better. There isnt any metal sleeve in the screw hole, not sure that that helps anyway.
I did the screws up firm, but not over tight so as not to stress the plastic any more than needed. Might try and find/make some rubber washers to cushion them also.

Guess only time will tell, but if they go 10 years that'll do me.

Hi @Pcn1 any chance to have photo how they fit?
Cheers

 

[TheHarkster]

Hi there, I recently purchased a set of R129 Sun Visor Trim Caps from To[p Classic parts in the US. I can't really recommend them, they are Laser Printed versions and are ok and sort of match like the originals but the quality is not the same and one snapped on fitting. I have been told that the ones from Classic Trim Parts in the US are of better quality and I have ordered a set. Original items seem very hard to come by. I will update on the quality.