Newbe with 1991 Mercedes needs help!

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I dont know if i asked this before. I probably did but didn't see it so I'm asking again I guess. What cleaner do you guys use for AFTERMARKET tint?
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Blackmirror [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>What i meant was a cleaner such as Stoners Invisible Glass. Any cleaners that are safe with aftermarket tint? [/b]</blockquote>
You could use Plexus, which is available on CMA...
 
Plexus, EF Clear Vision, Eagle One 20/20 as well as Stoners Invisible Glass are all good products for aftermarket tinted windows.
 
Hello all. So I bought a 91 Mercedes 560 SEL with the hope of bringing this cars finish back to life. Well I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I can't seem to do anything for the aluminum door and window trim. It looks compleatly oxidized and faded. I was on a Mercedes forum, and they said there is nothing you can do once it gets to this point. Any idea if this is true? I tryed a little rubbing compound on a small area with no change. Here is a link to some pictures of it.
http://s380.photobucket.com/albums/oo249/kmcbride22/?newest=1
 
They might be right, but I'll check at PAC. I got something thing that might work because I try it on a 5 series metal trim and work very good. I'll post it for you next week.
 
Sounds like you'll have a fun (and expensive. MB parts are not cheap!) project for a good while.

This might be a stretch, but maybe you could try polishing the trim with a Dremel. I know the Dremel kit I bought came with a few polishing bits and some kind of polishing compound. It worked great at polishing my wedding ring (although I'm pretty sure platinum isn't as hard as aluminum).
 
Well I have since learned that it is anodized aluminum, and the guys at the Mercedes forum say that there is nothing that can be done. It seems like with all the products out there something would be able to help, but maybe not.
 
kmcbride22 said:
Well I have since learned that it is anodized aluminum, and the guys at the Mercedes forum say that there is nothing that can be done. It seems like with all the products out there something would be able to help, but maybe not.
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Thats not anodized aluminum :spy:

If you have a steady hand the Dremel Termigator recommended would cut your time in 1/2 or more and give a much better finish :wizard:

You need to be using a Metal polish. Not Rubbing compound :(

Welcome to Truth In Detailing. Hope to see you around :Frosty:
 
Well I'm going to try the dremal with some metal polish. Al the guy's on the Mercedes forum said it was anodized aluminum, thats where I got that from. I wouldn't know because I don't have a clue what anodized aluminum is vs some other type of aluminum
 
kmcbride22 said:
Hello all. So I bought a 91 Mercedes 560 SEL with the hope of bringing this cars finish back to life.
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Well, if you're going to keep it for a little while, no biggie.......

Clean it up the best you can and enjoy the ride.......(mug click)

It's a nice car but, replacement parts are a wee bitter......
 
kmcbride22 said:
Well I'm going to try the dremal with some metal polish. Al the guy's on the Mercedes forum said it was anodized aluminum, thats where I got that from. I wouldn't know because I don't have a clue what anodized aluminum is vs some other type of aluminum
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If it works out, remember who suggested it. If not, I never talked to you:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:!
 
Mercedes did use anodized trim on some of those models, so don't get your hopes up too much. ;) I've used Flitz Aluminum Pre-Kleen before using metal polish and this seemed to brighten it up some.

There are a lot of suppliers for MB parts other than the dealers, and you might find that replacement trim pieces are not as expensive as you might think. If the metal polish works, great. If it really is anodized and you want to replace the pieces, shop around!
 
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