I injured by back in the garden and was unqualified to remove the hard top on Frosch for the season. I figure having two strapping boys (idiots, it turns out) on hand I could just use them.
I got the front unhooked and pulled the crank to release the rear latch, which freed the top for removal. Had the big boy on the street and the smaller one (13) at the kerb to allow it to be level going back toward the waiting cart. I told them to pull up and then hold it straight and stead, then to slowly advance along the rear to the cart. Smaller one decided to think, instead of act, and the larger moved faster than him, so the top is sitting an inch above the deck as they move, it twists and gouges out the paint on the smaller boy side. Abrasion on the larger child side at the fender edge to the trunk. Now it looks like a bear mauled the top cover. Claw marks go to the primer/base in some places and are almost six inches long. Anybody have a reasonably simple approach to repairing this? I am not looking for a pristine, body shop job. Just want to fill the gash level, then apply a coat of paint (DB 861) and mayhap some clear to keep the car from rusting. The car will get repainted at a much later date. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
