Body Panel Pins / Anchors ?

[cjtucker]

I do not know the technical name for this item.

The plastic / vinyl flashing / molding on my 2000 430E (just under the drivers side and rear door is missing three or four of the black plastic / rubber "pins" or "plugs" that holds the flashing / molding to the metal just under the car in this area.

It appears that replacements would secure the flashing / molding just fine. Where can I get these or what can I use to substitute? For the latter I was thinking of some kind of wing-nut / self-expanding fastener kind of like anchors for sheet rock walls??? But I don't want that to cause damage or prohibit removal of the molding if necessary.

Please let me know if anyone has any thoughts, ideas, or answers. Thanks,

[Gilly]

In the middle of the strip or on the ends? I think they are available seperately. But there are different ones depending on location. Are the strips loose or have they come off?

[cjtucker]

Thank you. It is three or four of the "middle ones" not the end part. It is just loose. The "rear end" where it meets the fender well of the rear wheel is a little loose, but I did not see a similar piece on the end. the ones in the middle are simply not there and it makes an annoying flapping sound in the wind and at speeds in excess of 50 mph.
Would a dealership have these in stock? Or would I order them? Thanks, again!

[Ferdman]

CJ, your local MB dealer will be able to sell you whatever fasteners you need to secure the trim pieces properly. Typically the Parts Department will let you look at a schematic and decide which parts you need. If the dealer doesn't have the parts in stock it may take a day or two to get them from their local warehouse. You may want to call the Parts Department and discuss the situation before wasting a trip.