I think the only thing I have against MB engineering is the window and door belt and frame exterior trim being made out of aluminum. The aluminum is milky looking, which will require polishing and a clear coat when I get ready to paint it soon. Even my 1947 Plymouth Deluxe has stainless steel trim. Why did MB not utilize more quality material?

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

It's anodized aluminum. You'll have to have it re-plated.

You can by your own kit with varied results or find a metal plating shop in your area.

-A

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

Yah, that trim is just about imposable to restore on the car, at least I haven't found anything that does much good.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

Can always chrome plate your aluminum.

http://www.nu-chrome.com/aluminum.htm

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1979 240D Caledonia Green/cream gone
1982 240D stick Ivory/Palimino
1999 E300D White/grey

Aluminnim is lighter maybe.

I've found that a light polish and some wax will keep it looking nice.

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That is one thing that has never bothered me...

The inside window trim that crinkles up from the heat and sun on the other hand...

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)