SIDE moldinGs ?

[mike mac]

my side moldings are grey or w/e that color is and i want to paint them to match the car when i do a body kit along with other parts. i also want to keep the chrome on them too. so does anyone know how are these moldings stuck on? by adsheve? by clips?

**MY w202 is a beige 97 c280, i believe with the pre -updated body

thanks

[Proven Guilty]

'97 is preupdate. the side mouldings have the chrome pieces molded into them, and they cannot be removed. just take extra care masking them off, and they'll be fine when painted.

the bumper trim can be removed though, as they are metal and held on by under-bumper hardware. while you're at it, i'd remove and paint the door handles to match as well, just be sure to cover up the IR ports on them for keyless entry.

[DRM]

Originally posted by Proven Guilty
'97 is preupdate. the side mouldings have the chrome pieces molded into them, and they cannot be removed. just take extra care masking them off, and they'll be fine when painted.

the bumper trim can be removed though, as they are metal and held on by under-bumper hardware. while you're at it, i'd remove and paint the door handles to match as well, just be sure to cover up the IR ports on them for keyless entry.

In early / mid 1997 they released the update model w202, but there are still some from early 1997 that are pre updates.

[mike mac]

well, what do you guys think...im thinking about doing a c43 fiberglass kit from Erebuni and should i keep the chrome part of the molding or paint over it? on the doors that is. i believe there no chrome on the bumbers on the c43.

again the car is Beige.

[Proven Guilty]

i've got lorinser sportline replica bumpers for sale, and wald side skirts. it would look, and fit much much better than the erebuni c43 replica kit.

check out my threads in the classified if you're interested, as i can do freight shipping.

[mike mac]

i cant find your thread...and do you have pics and prices?

[Proven Guilty]

http://club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11919

$300 for the bumpers, $300 for wald side skirts, $50 for spoiler, $50 for stainless steel brake lines.

[mike mac]

do u have pics of the sideskirts? how would i pay for them if i do want to pay for them... ? do you have an email address? im interested

[tpliquid]

1997 mouldings with CHROME strip can be removed.

the chrome is held on the moulding via white clips. they will need to be twisted counter clockwise to release.

trust me . i dont it many times. on my car

[KenzBenz]

are the chrome strips on the front and rear bumper removed the same way?

[SRR]

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[mike mac]

so where can i get these clips if i break a few....im scared to mess them up and not have any clips to relpace them

[tpliquid]

front and rear bumper chrtome are removed by pliars.

you can buy these small clips at dealer. trust me, ut not gonna break them. theres about 8 or so on each moulding