Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
WAYTAGO!Nothing has slowed your inventive mind! It is always good to hear from you. WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
On Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:47:57 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What really sealed that decision was the service life of the wrap... 5 > yrs, in the sun and it's dead. Then you get to pay to have it taken > off, and pay again to have it "re-wrapped" Paint, good for much > longer. This does not apply to the spray stuff from Eastwood I mentioned because it is not a wrap. Craig ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Depending on the graphics, the size of the vehicle, and the mood of the wrap people, the price can vary wildly. I had quotes done to wrap my Mercedes bus, being converted to motor home, 40 ft long, 11 ft high.. the quotes ran in the $12,000 to $15,000 range I will be painting, not wrapping. Strip and paint costs ran 1/2 of that. What really sealed that decision was the service life of the wrap... 5 yrs, in the sun and it's dead. Then you get to pay to have it taken off, and pay again to have it "re-wrapped" Paint, good for much longer. On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 5:57 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > What does a wrap cost? > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-06-28 1:02 AM (GMT-06:00) To: > Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann < > g2ma...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad > Sounds good, however, after exploring vehicle wraps, the service life of > the wrap material is about 5 years. It breaks down due to UV exposure, > fades and degrades. > > So... Wilton's "Go Fundme Page" for a "New white Mercedes" has greater > promise... At very least, style points and a big "atta boy" > > On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > On Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:22:35 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Car just needs to be white! > > > > > > > > . . . > > > -- Jim > > > > > > > > > > There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you > > > can put it back to its original colour later. > > > You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might > > > be worth looking into. > > > > > > https://www.eastwood.com/elastiwrap-aerosol-white-lightning.html > > > > > > It's on sale now for $1.98/can (instead of $8.99). > > > > You can keep ElastiWrap® on indefinitely or if you’re tired of the color, > > just peel it off and spray on a different color. > > > > ElastiWrap® is high-build and requires fewer coats than similar > > products > > Also available in gallons and quarts > > High temp resistant up to 350 degrees F > > Applies easily with HVLP sprayer, Turbine, roller or brush > > Scratch and abrasion resistant > > Easy to touch up > > Removes easily > > Intermix Compatibly System – mix colors to create your own shade > > UV resistant exceeded 539 hours of QUV testing (ASTM D4587) > > > > That’s right, peel it off. It doesn’t harm the painted or bare surface > > underneath. In fact, it protects surfaces from UV damage, scratches and > > corrosion. Spray the high-build rubber coating on an unfinished surface > > to protect it until it’s ready to paint. Spray it directly on glossy > > clear coats, paint, unfinished metal and other surfaces for color and > > protection. The uses are endless for ElastiWrap®. > > > > ElastiWrap® is a unique strippable rubberized coating that can be easily > > applied over most substrates and can remain in place indefinitely or be > > removed by simply peeling it off. ElastiWrap's high build formula > > requires fewer coats and removes easier than similar products. Not only > > is ElastiWrap® corrosion resistant, it's UV, scratch and abrasion > > resistant too, and stable in extreme temperatures up to 350 degrees. > > > > > > Craig > > > > ___ > > http://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 > > > > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
What does a wrap cost? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: G Mann via Mercedes Date: 2018-06-28 1:02 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Sounds good, however, after exploring vehicle wraps, the service life of the wrap material is about 5 years. It breaks down due to UV exposure, fades and degrades. So... Wilton's "Go Fundme Page" for a "New white Mercedes" has greater promise... At very least, style points and a big "atta boy" On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:22:35 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > Car just needs to be white! > > > > > > . . . > > -- Jim > > > > > > > There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you > > can put it back to its original colour later. > > You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might > > be worth looking into. > > > https://www.eastwood.com/elastiwrap-aerosol-white-lightning.html > > > It's on sale now for $1.98/can (instead of $8.99). > > You can keep ElastiWrap® on indefinitely or if you’re tired of the color, > just peel it off and spray on a different color. > > ElastiWrap® is high-build and requires fewer coats than similar > products > Also available in gallons and quarts > High temp resistant up to 350 degrees F > Applies easily with HVLP sprayer, Turbine, roller or brush > Scratch and abrasion resistant > Easy to touch up > Removes easily > Intermix Compatibly System – mix colors to create your own shade > UV resistant exceeded 539 hours of QUV testing (ASTM D4587) > > That’s right, peel it off. It doesn’t harm the painted or bare surface > underneath. In fact, it protects surfaces from UV damage, scratches and > corrosion. Spray the high-build rubber coating on an unfinished surface > to protect it until it’s ready to paint. Spray it directly on glossy > clear coats, paint, unfinished metal and other surfaces for color and > protection. The uses are endless for ElastiWrap®. > > ElastiWrap® is a unique strippable rubberized coating that can be easily > applied over most substrates and can remain in place indefinitely or be > removed by simply peeling it off. ElastiWrap's high build formula > requires fewer coats and removes easier than similar products. Not only > is ElastiWrap® corrosion resistant, it's UV, scratch and abrasion > resistant too, and stable in extreme temperatures up to 350 degrees. > > > Craig > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Sounds good, however, after exploring vehicle wraps, the service life of the wrap material is about 5 years. It breaks down due to UV exposure, fades and degrades. So... Wilton's "Go Fundme Page" for a "New white Mercedes" has greater promise... At very least, style points and a big "atta boy" On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:22:35 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > Car just needs to be white! > > > > > > . . . > > -- Jim > > > > > > > There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you > > can put it back to its original colour later. > > You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might > > be worth looking into. > > > https://www.eastwood.com/elastiwrap-aerosol-white-lightning.html > > > It's on sale now for $1.98/can (instead of $8.99). > > You can keep ElastiWrap® on indefinitely or if you’re tired of the color, > just peel it off and spray on a different color. > > ElastiWrap® is high-build and requires fewer coats than similar > products > Also available in gallons and quarts > High temp resistant up to 350 degrees F > Applies easily with HVLP sprayer, Turbine, roller or brush > Scratch and abrasion resistant > Easy to touch up > Removes easily > Intermix Compatibly System – mix colors to create your own shade > UV resistant exceeded 539 hours of QUV testing (ASTM D4587) > > That’s right, peel it off. It doesn’t harm the painted or bare surface > underneath. In fact, it protects surfaces from UV damage, scratches and > corrosion. Spray the high-build rubber coating on an unfinished surface > to protect it until it’s ready to paint. Spray it directly on glossy > clear coats, paint, unfinished metal and other surfaces for color and > protection. The uses are endless for ElastiWrap®. > > ElastiWrap® is a unique strippable rubberized coating that can be easily > applied over most substrates and can remain in place indefinitely or be > removed by simply peeling it off. ElastiWrap's high build formula > requires fewer coats and removes easier than similar products. Not only > is ElastiWrap® corrosion resistant, it's UV, scratch and abrasion > resistant too, and stable in extreme temperatures up to 350 degrees. > > > Craig > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
On Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:22:35 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > Car just needs to be white! > > > > . . . > -- Jim > > > > There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you > can put it back to its original colour later. > You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might > be worth looking into. https://www.eastwood.com/elastiwrap-aerosol-white-lightning.html It's on sale now for $1.98/can (instead of $8.99). You can keep ElastiWrap® on indefinitely or if you’re tired of the color, just peel it off and spray on a different color. ElastiWrap® is high-build and requires fewer coats than similar products Also available in gallons and quarts High temp resistant up to 350 degrees F Applies easily with HVLP sprayer, Turbine, roller or brush Scratch and abrasion resistant Easy to touch up Removes easily Intermix Compatibly System – mix colors to create your own shade UV resistant exceeded 539 hours of QUV testing (ASTM D4587) That’s right, peel it off. It doesn’t harm the painted or bare surface underneath. In fact, it protects surfaces from UV damage, scratches and corrosion. Spray the high-build rubber coating on an unfinished surface to protect it until it’s ready to paint. Spray it directly on glossy clear coats, paint, unfinished metal and other surfaces for color and protection. The uses are endless for ElastiWrap®. ElastiWrap® is a unique strippable rubberized coating that can be easily applied over most substrates and can remain in place indefinitely or be removed by simply peeling it off. ElastiWrap's high build formula requires fewer coats and removes easier than similar products. Not only is ElastiWrap® corrosion resistant, it's UV, scratch and abrasion resistant too, and stable in extreme temperatures up to 350 degrees. Craig ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
3m has these. https://www.command.com/3M/en_US/command/how-to-use/ They are removable. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 27, 2018 6:39 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dillonm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be ready to patent whatever you develop. I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab bars directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. - ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
How 'bout a fundme account for a NEW, WHITE Mercedes? W - Original Message - From: "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "M. Mitchell Marmel" Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Rubber palmed utility gloves? They have thin ones nowadays about the same weight as driving gloves. The rubber protects one from heat and provides a grip... On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the grab pad is on the glass so far. Not only might paint get messed up in long term, people's curiosity may make them pull and pick at something not "normal" to them and, possibly, distort the metal. Grab pad with "T" handle serving well right now. Just wondering what days of intense heat will do to it. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be ready to patent whatever you develop. I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab bars directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Like the German flag on that 300TD last week? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> Car just needs to be white! >> >> . . . >> > -- Jim > >> >> > There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you > can put it back to its original colour later. > You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might be > worth looking into. > > RB > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
On 26/06/2018 9:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Car just needs to be white! . . . -- Jim There is a way to change its colour without having it painted, and you can put it back to its original colour later. You can have a wrap applied. Not sure what it would cost but it might be worth looking into. RB ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
I think you've got the real answer. Wilton needs a pair of proper leather driving gloves. Since he'll always have them for driving they'll always be available... -Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:52 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Rubber palmed utility gloves? They have thin ones nowadays about the same weight as driving gloves. The rubber protects one from heat and provides a grip... On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the grab pad is on > the glass so far. Not only might paint get messed up in long term, > people's curiosity may make them pull and pick at something not "normal" to > them and, possibly, distort the metal. Grab pad with "T" handle serving > well right now. Just wondering what days of intense heat will do to it. > > W > > - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Meade Dillon" > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:39 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad > > > > Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our >> population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be >> ready >> to patent whatever you develop. >> >> I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab >> bars >> directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal >> (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. >> >> - >> Max >> Charleston SC >> ___ >> http://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 >> >> > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Rubber palmed utility gloves? They have thin ones nowadays about the same weight as driving gloves. The rubber protects one from heat and provides a grip... On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 9:43 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the grab pad is on > the glass so far. Not only might paint get messed up in long term, > people's curiosity may make them pull and pick at something not "normal" to > them and, possibly, distort the metal. Grab pad with "T" handle serving > well right now. Just wondering what days of intense heat will do to it. > > W > > - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Meade Dillon" > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:39 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad > > > > Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our >> population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be >> ready >> to patent whatever you develop. >> >> I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab >> bars >> directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal >> (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. >> >> - >> Max >> Charleston SC >> ___ >> http://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 >> >> > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Concern for the paint and condition of the metal is why the grab pad is on the glass so far. Not only might paint get messed up in long term, people's curiosity may make them pull and pick at something not "normal" to them and, possibly, distort the metal. Grab pad with "T" handle serving well right now. Just wondering what days of intense heat will do to it. W - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Meade Dillon" Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7:39 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be ready to patent whatever you develop. I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab bars directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
The paint on our Dodge pickups, for example, can't even hold _itself_ on! -- Jim ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Certainly this challenge is common to a decent percentage of our population, and that percentage will only get bigger as we age, so be ready to patent whatever you develop. I wonder if there is a suitable glue to fix the base/mount of the grab bars directly onto the side of the car. Would need to re-paint after removal (if the car is ever sold), but no body work to fill in any holes. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
I think that's what I decided about drain channel, too - likely why I haven't done anything with that. ;>) W - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Thanks Wilton, I considered that route as well, however after some study and measurement [happen to have a few Mercedes around to measure] I find clamping anything to the drain channel would disrupt the trunk seal rubber and breach the trunk seal in a way that could generate a leak path. So, my choice was to use the edge of the trunk at the skin pinch weld area. Disadvantage of that could be, the grab bar would lift with the trunk lid. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 8:03 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: I've considered such mounted to side of the drain channel beneath side of trunk lid, too, so as not to affect trunk lid operation - remain fixed. W - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad The design I'm thinking of would clamp to the edge of the trunk at the side seam and perhaps be the length of the straight portion of the trunk lid, so there was plenty of good solid support that wouldn't come loose in heat, like a suction cup will eventually. Same clamping system for the door pieces, since the pinch weld for both the door edge and trunk edge is the same thickness. The grab bar would rise with the opening of the trunk lid.. that might present a problem? Should be good for a 200 lb pull , scientific wild ass guess calculation wise. The actual grab bar could be, say, 1 1/4 inch diameter, so not "to objectionable" looks wise. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: My dad uses these in the shower: https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked smaller and more tasteful. 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to catch yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom- Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Thanks Wilton, I considered that route as well, however after some study and measurement [happen to have a few Mercedes around to measure] I find clamping anything to the drain channel would disrupt the trunk seal rubber and breach the trunk seal in a way that could generate a leak path. So, my choice was to use the edge of the trunk at the skin pinch weld area. Disadvantage of that could be, the grab bar would lift with the trunk lid. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 8:03 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > I've considered such mounted to side of the drain channel beneath side of > trunk lid, too, so as not to affect trunk lid operation - remain fixed. > > W > > - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "G Mann" > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:45 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad > > > The design I'm thinking of would clamp to the edge of the trunk at the side >> seam and perhaps be the length of the straight portion of the trunk lid, >> so >> there was plenty of good solid support that wouldn't come loose in heat, >> like a suction cup will eventually. >> >> Same clamping system for the door pieces, since the pinch weld for both >> the >> door edge and trunk edge is the same thickness. The grab bar would rise >> with the opening of the trunk lid.. that might present a problem? >> >> Should be good for a 200 lb pull , scientific wild ass guess calculation >> wise. The actual grab bar could be, say, 1 1/4 inch diameter, so not "to >> objectionable" looks wise. >> >> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>> My dad uses these in the shower: >>> https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S >>> >>> While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked >>> smaller and more tasteful. >>> 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to >>> catch >>> yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... >>> https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom- >>> Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK >>> >>> ___ >>> http://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 >>> >>> >>> ___ >> http://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 >> >> > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
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I've considered such mounted to side of the drain channel beneath side of trunk lid, too, so as not to affect trunk lid operation - remain fixed. W - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad The design I'm thinking of would clamp to the edge of the trunk at the side seam and perhaps be the length of the straight portion of the trunk lid, so there was plenty of good solid support that wouldn't come loose in heat, like a suction cup will eventually. Same clamping system for the door pieces, since the pinch weld for both the door edge and trunk edge is the same thickness. The grab bar would rise with the opening of the trunk lid.. that might present a problem? Should be good for a 200 lb pull , scientific wild ass guess calculation wise. The actual grab bar could be, say, 1 1/4 inch diameter, so not "to objectionable" looks wise. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: My dad uses these in the shower: https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked smaller and more tasteful. 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to catch yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom- Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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
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'Saw the suction-mounted bars at Lowes. 'Have not seen the smaller pads shown in second site. W - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad My dad uses these in the shower: https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked smaller and more tasteful. 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to catch yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom-Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
The design I'm thinking of would clamp to the edge of the trunk at the side seam and perhaps be the length of the straight portion of the trunk lid, so there was plenty of good solid support that wouldn't come loose in heat, like a suction cup will eventually. Same clamping system for the door pieces, since the pinch weld for both the door edge and trunk edge is the same thickness. The grab bar would rise with the opening of the trunk lid.. that might present a problem? Should be good for a 200 lb pull , scientific wild ass guess calculation wise. The actual grab bar could be, say, 1 1/4 inch diameter, so not "to objectionable" looks wise. On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > My dad uses these in the shower: > https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S > > While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked > smaller and more tasteful. > 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to catch > yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... > https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom- > Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
My dad uses these in the shower: https://www.amazon.com/Jumbl-Bath-Shower-Suction-Handle/dp/B012OS377S While looking for a link to those, I saw this and thought that looked smaller and more tasteful. 10lb support rating might mean it'll fall off if you slip and try to catch yourself on it, but the size/style might have merit... https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Suction-Safety-Bathroom-Handrail/dp/B07BJ2NGHK ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Car just needs to be white! The license plate mounts are pretty stout. I wonder if a heavy sheet metal dingus could be fabbed that screwed behind the plate, and had 1/2" grab bars coming out of it, up and across the back of the trunk, and perhaps around the edge a bit. They'd need to be white. Bare metal gets HOT in the sun. Might do the job, and come off easily for resale purposes. -- Jim On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 5:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Been thinking 'bout bar mounted to underside lip of trunk for 2 or 3 > weeks. Yes, I've noticed how such can be done without affecting original > function/operation. I can easily reach those areas. > 'Had not considered such on doors 'cause the door handles serve the > purpose so nicely. > > Meanwhile, 'saw suction cup and decided to give it a try. Cheap (maybe > too cheap), simple, easy. > > W > > - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "G Mann" > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:44 PM > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad > > > Wilton, >> >> If you had grab bars that attached to the top of the doors and were the >> length of the top of the door [front and rear, individual pieces] , then >> another grab bar that attached to the side lip of the trunk and ran the >> length of the trunk, Could you reach them easily? >> >> I have a design in mind for grab bars that would attach to the upper lip >> of >> the doors and the side lip of the trunk.. and not interfere with the >> operation of either one. >> >> They could be coated with rubber grip material to retard heat and give >> grip. Install should be simple and easy. >> >> As an alternative, the grab bars on the doors could be vertical and >> mounted >> on the trailing edge of the doors, your option. >> >> I wait for your guidance. >> >> Grant... >> >> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 1:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Yes, a fact of life that we must adapt as things change. >>> I was just concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction >>> cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for >>> you. >>> You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that >>> your car is black rather than white. >>> >>> RB >>> >>> >>> On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about >>>> departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I >>>> leave >>>> it. >>>> >>>> For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em >>>> from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having >>>> 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and >>>> donning >>>> 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). >>>> >>>> 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate >>>> coolant through 'em. >>>> >>>> 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) >>>> >>>> W >>>> >>>> - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> To: "WILTON via Mercedes" >>>> Cc: "Randy Bennell" >>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad >>>> >>>> >>>> Just be careful and don't fall! >>>> >>>>> Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid >>>>> from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? >>>>> That >>>>> might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some >>>>> leather >>>>> gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of >>>>> the >>>>> car. >>>>> >>>>> RB >>>>> >>>>> On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> >>>>> As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without >>>>>> aid. I >>>>>> use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car &g
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Been thinking 'bout bar mounted to underside lip of trunk for 2 or 3 weeks. Yes, I've noticed how such can be done without affecting original function/operation. I can easily reach those areas. 'Had not considered such on doors 'cause the door handles serve the purpose so nicely. Meanwhile, 'saw suction cup and decided to give it a try. Cheap (maybe too cheap), simple, easy. W - Original Message - From: "G Mann via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "G Mann" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Wilton, If you had grab bars that attached to the top of the doors and were the length of the top of the door [front and rear, individual pieces] , then another grab bar that attached to the side lip of the trunk and ran the length of the trunk, Could you reach them easily? I have a design in mind for grab bars that would attach to the upper lip of the doors and the side lip of the trunk.. and not interfere with the operation of either one. They could be coated with rubber grip material to retard heat and give grip. Install should be simple and easy. As an alternative, the grab bars on the doors could be vertical and mounted on the trailing edge of the doors, your option. I wait for your guidance. Grant... On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 1:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yes, a fact of life that we must adapt as things change. I was just concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for you. You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that your car is black rather than white. RB On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I leave it. For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and donning 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate coolant through 'em. 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the car. RB On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ ___ http://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 ___ http://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 ___ http://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
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Yep, been concerned about the heat durability of the plastic and rubber. 'Planning to watch closely. W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 4:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Yes, a fact of life that we must adapt as things change. I was just concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for you. You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that your car is black rather than white. RB On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I leave it. For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and donning 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate coolant through 'em. 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the car. RB On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Wilton, If you had grab bars that attached to the top of the doors and were the length of the top of the door [front and rear, individual pieces] , then another grab bar that attached to the side lip of the trunk and ran the length of the trunk, Could you reach them easily? I have a design in mind for grab bars that would attach to the upper lip of the doors and the side lip of the trunk.. and not interfere with the operation of either one. They could be coated with rubber grip material to retard heat and give grip. Install should be simple and easy. As an alternative, the grab bars on the doors could be vertical and mounted on the trailing edge of the doors, your option. I wait for your guidance. Grant... On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 1:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, a fact of life that we must adapt as things change. > I was just concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction > cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for you. > You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that > your car is black rather than white. > > RB > > > On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > >> Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about >> departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I leave >> it. >> >> For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em >> from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having >> 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and donning >> 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). >> >> 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate >> coolant through 'em. >> >> 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) >> >> W >> >> ----- Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> To: "WILTON via Mercedes" >> Cc: "Randy Bennell" >> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad >> >> >> Just be careful and don't fall! >>> Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid >>> from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That >>> might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather >>> gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the >>> car. >>> >>> RB >>> >>> On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>>> As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without >>>> aid. I >>>> use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and >>>> for >>>> short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, >>>> touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk >>>> of >>>> the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in >>>> about 45 >>>> seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of >>>> car by >>>> gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the >>>> trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I >>>> can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, >>>> sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot >>>> to >>>> touch. >>>> >>>> Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and >>>> installed a >>>> grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See >>>> attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving >>>> only >>>> a "T" section needed for my purpose. >>>> >>>> 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day >>>> yet >>>> for a proper, real-life test. >>>> >>>> Wilton >>>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> >> > > ___ > http://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 > > ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Yes, a fact of life that we must adapt as things change. I was just concerned that the heat might cause trouble with your suction cup gripper and let you down, so I was trying to think of options for you. You were ahead of me and had already tried them. It is unfortunate that your car is black rather than white. RB On 26/06/2018 3:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I leave it. For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and donning 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate coolant through 'em. 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the car. RB On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Yep, can pop trunk on approach (tried it coupla. times), but what about departure? I don't have a powered trunk lid for closing it after I leave it. For coupla weeks, been using golf club "socks" on hands to shield 'em from burning/blistering. 'Works reasonably well, 'cept hassle of having 'em where/when I need 'em (on left rear seat and/or in trunk) and donning 'em as necessary (same as mittens/gloves). 'Could also install bathroom grab bars all around; could even circulate coolant through 'em. 'Could probably just not leave home, too. ;>) W - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "WILTON via Mercedes" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the car. RB On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ http://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 ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
If that doesn't work out, perhaps a set of hand rails mounted around the car, starting at the front of the drivers door, going back all around the trunk lid. Paint it white, and it'll look like a stripe from a distance. It could come in handy for all sorts of uses, including tying things to the roof! I could weld one up from 4130 tubing in an hour or so, given the needed dimensions . . . On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I > use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and > for > short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, > touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of > the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about > 45 > seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car > by > gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the > trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I > can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, > sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to > touch. > > Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed > a > grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See > attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving > only > a "T" section needed for my purpose. > > 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day > yet > for a proper, real-life test. > > Wilton > ___ > http://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 > > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Just be careful and don't fall! Would it help if you popped the trunk so that you could lift the lid from the side and hang onto the area where the weatherstripping is? That might be cooler than the surface of the trunk lid. Or, keep some leather gloves in the car and pull them on before you start down the side of the car. RB On 26/06/2018 12:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ http://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
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
Good work! --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 26, 2018, at 1:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I > use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for > short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, > touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of > the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 > seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by > gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the > trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I > can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, > sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to > touch. > > Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a > grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See > attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only > a "T" section needed for my purpose. > > 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet > for a proper, real-life test. > > Wilton > > ___ > http://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 > ___ http://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
[MBZ] Mercedes grab pad
As some of you may know, I'm unable to stand or walk safely without aid. I use a walker (rollator) around the house, back and forth to the car and for short trips from the car. For longer trips from car, such as shopping, touring museum, etc., I use an electric mobility scooter kept in trunk of the car. Scooter comes apart and reassembles quickly and easily in about 45 seconds. I can easily and safely move from driver seat along side of car by gripping the door handles. Moving past left rear corner of car to the trunk, though, can present a special problem. When sun is not too hot, I can grip forward edge of trunk lid with my finger tips. On really hot, sunny days, though, the black trunk lid and rear window can get too hot to touch. Using a 4-inch dia. suction cup dent puller, I may have made and installed a grip pad to help me move around that precarious corner more safely. See attached photo of pad installed. I cut the puller handles away leaving only a "T" section needed for my purpose. 'Seems to work fairly well, but I haven't needed it on a really hot day yet for a proper, real-life test. Wilton ___ http://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
