Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
Alex Chamberlain wrote: John Robbins wrote: Sounds about right to me just given the numbers. Maybe $300 for parts (custom mixed paint, mostly) and then the rest for labor at about $30/hr? But why so much labor---are they planning to strip all the trim in order to paint? I have no idea... I think it was just a worst case thing (I hope!) since I can imagine a lot of people getting pissy about it costing $400 more than an estimate. For normal stuff thats probably not a problem (replacing bent up bumpers, etc), but this problem they won't really know how long till they get the window out. Next time I go back there I'll ask them what all they plan on taking off (I don't think the trim that goes up the side of the window down the rest of the car is removable is it?) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
On 8/1/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Next time I go back there I'll ask them what all they plan on taking off (I don't think the trim that goes up the side of the window down the rest of the car is removable is it?) The black strip that runs along the edge of the roof, where the raingutter is on an older car? If your '92 is like my '87, it is indeed removable. When I had my windshield replaced last summer, the installers popped each side off in one piece, continuous (just as it appears to be) with the molding up the sides of the windshield. They got it back on with no apparent damage, too (although this was a shop recommended by my mechanic, with a lot of experience with old Mercedes). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
You must have a special tool or have made one to reinstall the rain gutter trim on the 123 chassis. I would not encourage anyone who doesn't have the tool or access to one to attempt replacement, as it's a near-impossible job without it. That's not to say you can't do it (I have) but having BTDT, it is not for the faint of heart, a car with a fresh paint job, or one with limited manual dexterity. It's especially difficult if you're using new trim, as it has to be formed to match the shape of the car. If you don't know what you're doing, you'll almost definitely screw it up, or if you're living right, have parts of it that won't stay in place and want to pop off all the time. Dan (who has field stripped 123 and 126 chassis cars and has the scars to show for it) --- Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/1/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Next time I go back there I'll ask them what all they plan on taking off (I don't think the trim that goes up the side of the window down the rest of the car is removable is it?) The black strip that runs along the edge of the roof, where the raingutter is on an older car? If your '92 is like my '87, it is indeed removable. When I had my windshield replaced last summer, the installers popped each side off in one piece, continuous (just as it appears to be) with the molding up the sides of the windshield. They got it back on with no apparent damage, too (although this was a shop recommended by my mechanic, with a lot of experience with old Mercedes). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
On 8/1/07, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You must have a special tool or have made one to reinstall the rain gutter trim on the 123 chassis. I would not encourage anyone who doesn't have the tool or access to one to attempt replacement, as it's a near-impossible job without it. John and I are talking about 124s here. :) I'm sure you are right about the 123, Dan---if anyone knows you would! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
Sorry about that! IIRC, the 126 and 124 rain gutter trim is held on by some phillips head screws from the bottom of the door frames, isn't it? Dan --- Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John and I are talking about 124s here. :) I'm sure you are right about the 123, Dan---if anyone knows you would! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. http://travel.yahoo.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
LWB250 wrote: IIRC, the 126 and 124 rain gutter trim is held on by some phillips head screws from the bottom of the door frames, isn't it? Thanks guys for all the info! So it appears that this estimate is fairly inline, and that there isn't a very specific tool needed (like the 123 cars). Good stuff to know :) Hopefully when they get in there they don't find tons more :( John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rust repair cost (124)
John Robbins wrote: I've got a little bit of rust near the top of the windshield. It doesn't look like much, but I'm sure its horrible underneath the windshield seal. Either the rust or a bad seal is causing a *lot* of wind noise and even some water to leak in from that area. I was quoted just under $1000 for this repair (and thats if they can re-use the windshield! Add another 200 for a PPG replacement). The biggest cost was nearly 12 hours of labor for body work, and another 10 hours for paint prep and painting. Sounds about right to me just given the numbers. Maybe $300 for parts (custom mixed paint, mostly) and then the rest for labor at about $30/hr? But why so much labor---are they planning to strip all the trim in order to paint? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
