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Wheel well Trim Source 200

posted by  Tomb on  Thu Mar 11 12:44 CST 2004
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I am about finished with a restoration of my 1988 240DL, 240K. I have been unable to locate the narrow trim which is afixed around each wheel well. If anyone knows of a source for new ones please let me know. Also, before I rip the old ones off, if anyone knows how they are attached it would be helpful. Thanks to everyone








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    Wheel well Trim Source 200

    posted by  Kane on  Fri Mar 12 07:03 CST 2004
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    I've seen the stuff at AutoZone - trim moulding tape.

    I've found that zip ties make for easier cutting of the old foam than dental floss.

    -- Kane
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    Blossom II - '91 745Ti/M46 ... Bubbles - '74 144GL/BW35 ... Buttercup - '86 245GL/AW70 ... The Wayback Machine - '64 P220/M40








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    Wheel well Trim Source 200

    posted by  Aye Roll on  Thu Mar 11 14:06 CST 2004
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    They should only be attached with foam tape.
    As far as I know, it's aftermarket stuff- no DL models came with it.
    SOme Goo-Gone or Goof-Off adhesive remover should remove the old adhesive without damaging the paint.
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    Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 225K, 88 744GLE- 209K, 91 244 183K. Also responsible for the care and feeding of: 88 745GLE, 229K, 88 244GL, 146K, 87 244DL, 235K, 88 245DL, 236K








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      Wheel well Trim Source 200

      posted by  Jay Shields on  Fri Mar 12 03:27 CST 2004
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      My wheel well trim (thin, oval shaped black cord-like plastic material) was attached with trim adhesive. Since one was missing and I could not find one like it ("that was dealer installed nearly 20 years ago"), I took off the other three and cleaned off with mineral spirits prior to painting car. I think the wheel wells look cleaner without them.....thankfully, my 740 does not have them installed..

      Jay
      84 245 GLTi 227k
      88 740 GLE 180k








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        Wheel well Trim Source 200

        posted by  HouRide on  Fri Mar 12 09:10 CST 2004
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        How long have you had them off? I assumed they also served to protect the paint, and am wary about removing mine.








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          Wheel well Trim Source 200

          posted by  Tomb on  Fri Mar 12 16:38 CST 2004
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          Like you I am concerned about removing the trim however, they have deteriotated over the years and look terrible. As I can't find them and assume that the dealer origanlly installed them I think I will try the fishing line trick and hope that the finish is still good under the trim. If not I will refinish them somehow and hope for the best. Thanks








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          Wheel well Trim Source 200

          posted by  MSW on  Fri Mar 12 09:26 CST 2004
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          No trim, no matter how it's attached, protects the paint, ultimately. Rather, it frequently provides a cozy breeding ground for tinworms...







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