Hello
I just joined the forum. Two years ago, I purchased a 500 sel, 1985. The rear windshield had the usual leakage problem, with rust under the seal, etc. You see the picture. I had a body shop remove the windshield and repair the rust, etc. At least, I paid for it...
Now, I realise that they botched the job: they filled the metal part below the windshield with putty or plastic, rust has come back big time, and to make matters worse, when they put back the windshield in place, they somehow stressed it I suppose and a major 18 inch crack has appeared in the windshield. So I have to replace it.
So back to square one!
Hatterasguy, what is the part number for the metal piece below the rear windshield that you refer to in your message of Jan. 14, 2009?
With a bit of luck this time, I might find it at Mercedes, or somewhere else, and have the proper repairs made this time.
All the best