Body and Exterior Trim
Malfunctioning Non-Tilting Sunroof
Nothing like a good smooth working power or manually operated non tilting sunroof (up to 1985)!
What's wrong with my Mercedes?
Body and Exterior Trim Problems
Body and Exterior Trim
Badly Oxidized and Faded Aluminum Window Trim
It can be restored but it takes a special power tool and hard work
Body and Exterior Trim
Fixing the Tilting Sunroof
A true challenge - but you can do it with the right knowledge.
Body and Exterior Trim
Tilting Power Sunroof Panel Removal and Replacement
The panel must be removed to properly repair and/or lubricate the tilting arm mechanism.
Body and Exterior Trim
Avoiding Buying a Rusty Mercedes in the First Place
Be careful or you could end up losing big time
Body and Exterior Trim
Restoring Faded Plastic, Chrome and Body Paint Imperfections
If is seems too good to be true - then in this case it is true!
Body and Exterior Trim
Hood Pad Removal and Installation
They are ugly when deteriorated - beautiful when replaced properly!
Body and Exterior Trim
Getting Your Car to REALLY Shine
There is one amazing product Kent recently found that polishes it all!
Body and Exterior Trim
Filling a Dent with Minimal Effort
Put the body filler on in two phases and manage the time when you grate and sand it
Body and Exterior Trim
Finding the Best General Purpose Trim Adhesive
This one has just the right combination of benefits
Body and Exterior Trim
Avoiding Expensive Mistakes Buying a Used Mercedes Benz
The best way to save money is to buy the right car in the first place
Body and Exterior Trim
Priming a Repaired Dent on a Budget
You don't have to use expensive spray equipment or 2 part expensive primer
Body and Exterior Trim
Rust Along the Inside Bottoms of the Doors
Stop it BEFORE bubbles in the paint and holes start to appear!
Body and Exterior Trim
Getting the Windshield Washer Nozzle Sprayer to Work Properly
It is simple to clean out the hole and adjust it with the right "tool."
Body and Exterior Trim
What to Do With Small Hidden Rust Spots?
If caught early enough they can be easily fix permanently with Miracle Paint
Body and Exterior Trim
Fixing the Most Annoying Problems on Your Old Mercedes
Most in this list are avoided due to cost - Fix them yourself with our kits and save hundreds $$$.
Body and Exterior Trim
Preventing Pre-mature Failure of Key Mechanical Components
Anyone want to guess what the secret is???
Body and Exterior Trim
How to Get a Deep Shine on Older Faded Paint
In most cases it is a two step process - especially if your paint is faded.
Body and Exterior Trim
Troublesome Trunk Seal Leaks
Be sure to look UNDER the trunk seal - you might be surprised!
Body and Exterior Trim
How to Get a Benz to REALLY Shine
Kent recently discovered one product that shines above all the rest
Body and Exterior Trim
How to Get a New Hood Pad on Straight
When using contact cement you have one shot to get it right! Kent's video will show you how to prevent mistakes.
Body and Exterior Trim
Finding your Mercedes Factory Paint Color Code
This can sometimes be a real challenge if you do not know where to look
Body and Exterior Trim
W123 W126 W201 W124 Chrome Grill Strip Alignment
Tired of seeing little gaps show up?
Body and Exterior Trim
How to Protect Your Car's Paint When Working on the Engine?
Nothing is better than a good thick fender cover
Body and Exterior Trim
Exhaust System Rattles and Shakes
Fix it before it leads to major failure! Exhaust muffler found dead on road...
Body and Exterior Trim
Door Latch / Catch Failure
Failure is almost always caused by corrosion due to high moisture environment and lack of lubrication
Body and Exterior Trim
Can't Open Hood Because the Release Cable is Broken
There is a way to do it without damaging anything on many older models
Body and Exterior Trim
Adjusting the Power Tilting Sunroof
This covers most models with electric sunroofs from 1986 to 1995
Body and Exterior Trim
Can't Get My Sunroof Cable Out
My sunroof motor does not run or it runs but the cable does not move
Body and Exterior Trim
What is the Best Older Mercedes Benz to Buy?
Kent believes there is no one correct answer. Just too many options...lol
Body and Exterior Trim
Why Drive a Mercedes Benz?
Until you have driven one it is hard to explain
Body and Exterior Trim
What is Causing Excessive Moisture in My Trunk
It could be coming from a number of places for a number of reasons
Body and Exterior Trim
Sunroof Not Moving?
We have resources to help you fix both power and manual sunroofs yourself
Body and Exterior Trim
Removing Plastic Body Fasteners
The right tool can do the job without damage
Body and Exterior Trim
How Best to Handle Tough Car Problems
Just take a break!
Body and Exterior Trim
Understanding the Difference Between a Non-Tilting Verses a Tilting Sunroof
Both are repairable by the DIY mechanic with the right knowledge and supplies.
Body and Exterior Trim
Stopping and Detailing the Surface Rust Under a Car
You can do this in your own driveway with minimal tools and experience
Body and Exterior Trim
Finding Interior Color Codes
Location of the three digit numerical code and translation here
Body and Exterior Trim
Where to Start Your Restoration?
Start with something you can do yourself that is not super difficult and gives dramatic results.