windshield aluminum trim questions for 123 - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DeliveryValve · #31 09-12-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JB3

if it helps identify, its price on the quote was 42.17 dollars. The part number listed is WCR-361

Internet search on the part number show it is a Precision part. Prices varies from $70-$90 on some online sources.

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funola · #32 09-12-2013, 01:22 PM

Ask Safelite who makes the seal. If the rubber does not have the trim retainer groove, he won't be able to put them on.

If you have a scrap aluminum trim, cut a 1 inch section as a groove feeler on the new and old rubber. You'll be able to feel if it catches or not.

cooljjay · #33 09-12-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

What brand seal are you using? Hopefully it's either CRP or true MB, and not URO.

I would be curious as to the long term use of the Safelite glass. I heard they are a little soft.

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It is, maybe a week after I had mine installed....a rock flew up and put a star in it.....royally peed me off......I went back to safelite and they repaired the star free of charge...

bricktron · #34 09-12-2013, 08:13 PM

JB3, i hope you can resolve this... if you are truly looking for alternatives then read this thread where someone shows an aluminum-free windshield trim:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1610636-alternatives-chrome-strips-around-windshield.html

Mölyapina · #35 09-12-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

Common sense says we should round them up put them in a field and bomb the bastards

Having fun with the 190?

Stretch · #36 09-13-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jooseppi Luna

Having fun with the 190?

It's OK I'm getting there slowly. I'm not sure I'll be keeping it for long though.

charmalu · #37 09-13-2013, 09:50 AM

Hey Brick, your link is dead.

Charlie

whunter · #38 09-13-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by charmalu

Hey Brick, your link is dead.

Charlie

I repaired it.

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JB3 · #39 09-13-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bricktron

JB3, i hope you can resolve this... if you are truly looking for alternatives then read this thread where someone shows an aluminum-free windshield trim:

Alternatives to the chrome strips around the windshield. - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

somebody did exactly what stretch and I were talking about. Very enticing photos, thank for the link!

I even still have my fleet maintence window rubber strip install tool. The safelite guy is supposed to be here later today, if he doesn't get it installed, rubber strip is the next plan

JB3 · #40 09-13-2013, 01:20 PM

wow.

I don't even know what to say. They sent a guy out who didn't want to use the aluminum strips I have, because they were too bent looking to him. I sort of cautiously quizzed him, and taking the windshield out and putting it back in with the trim installed according to the FSM was not even close to his plan, he intended to try and pop the trim in as I had been doing, by pushing it into the slot with the windshield installed.

He said he has been doing this for 15 years, would not hear of removing the windshield. Whats clear is that if I want the trim in, safelite won't be doing it, im going to have to do it myself.

The other thing he was saying is that he could run glue around the inside of the trim against the windshield to prevent it from leaking. I had to argue against that (knowing that at this point I was just trying to get him to leave)

Stretch · #41 09-13-2013, 01:54 PM

That's a bit frustrating - I had a similar experience with a windscreen fitter once who said it wasn't his fault that the trim he took out was no longer usable. Apparently it was my fault for having an old car. {Yes mate you're still a BLEEPing tosser - you are not forgiven!}

Simpler=Better · #42 09-13-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JB3

wow.

I don't even know what to say. They sent a guy out who didn't want to use the aluminum strips I have, because they were too bent looking to him. I sort of cautiously quizzed him, and taking the windshield out and putting it back in with the trim installed according to the FSM was not even close to his plan, he intended to try and pop the trim in as I had been doing, by pushing it into the slot with the windshield installed.

He said he has been doing this for 15 years, would not hear of removing the windshield. Whats clear is that if I want the trim in, safelite won't be doing it, im going to have to do it myself.

The other thing he was saying is that he could run glue around the inside of the trim against the windshield to prevent it from leaking. I had to argue against that (knowing that at this point I was just trying to get him to leave)

BBB time. You paid $300 and they did it wrong

JB3 · #43 09-13-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

That's a bit frustrating - I had a similar experience with a windscreen fitter once who said it wasn't his fault that the trim he took out was no longer usable. Apparently it was my fault for having an old car. {Yes mate you're still a BLEEPing tosser - you are not forgiven!}

The annoying part is the trim I took out is totally usable. Its if anything, straighter and more true than it was when it was actually installed around the windshield that was in there previously.

Despite years of experience, these guys just don't know how to install a gasket type windshield is the problem. Ive given up on this branch of safelite for this. I don't want to have guys appear here that don't have any idea on how to install this trim properly, and don't know/care what the factory method is because they have been installing glue in windshields for years.

The worst part is no other windshield people are interested in correcting the problem for me, all saying (rightly I think) that there is definitely a chance they could break an aftermarket replacement windshield trying to remove it again, and I should just buy a new one from them.

The guy Ive used a number of times won't touch it because I think he's insulted I didn't wait for him to order one in (needing to pass inspection before the time limit)

Im going to hang onto the trim, but I am going to try the rubber gasket trick we both know first to lock the dam thing in. That way I don't risk breaking this new windshield that also happens to have a brand new inspection sticker on it.

JB3 · #44 09-13-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Simpler=Better

BBB time. You paid $300 and they did it wrong

They have been extremely courteous and professional so far and very responsive, they just don't know how to do it. Im annoyed, but I won't whack them with that kind of attack until im truly angry about this.

My strategy is not to file an official style complaint like that until a company is both non-responsive and did not complete the job. These guys came back almost immediately, offered a number of services that are wrong, and the guy even came back a 3rd time 15 minutes later saying he would be happy to glue it in for me any time, also wrong, but I appreciate their attempt to do right by me.

Its not really an issue of me being truly angry, its one of guys who mean well, but just don't know how to do it. Im only at middling yelp review stage, which explains my impression of this service. Nice guys, mean well, don't call them with an old gasket windshield.

cooljjay · #45 09-13-2013, 02:24 PM

Contact BBB and have it figured out! They will file a report, I did that with PayPal.....when a customer was trying to scam me and PayPal refused to return my money....they ended up refunding every penny.....thanks to the BBB complaint.....easy to do on the net....