Door Moldings for W115

[porschesam]

Does anyone have experience purchasing and installing the aftermarket door molding sets for W115s? These are the ones that mount to the center of the doors and fenders. Picture attached.

[meltedpanda]

I do not know about purchase but they simply push on with special mounting clips that are available new.

[porschesam]

How is the quality of these compared to an OEM molding?

[Idle]

I have done this when restoring GM cars. These bend easily. The best advice I can give is go slow.

[gmog220d]

Originally Posted by porschesam

How is the quality of these compared to an OEM molding?

I've heard about the rubbery parts shrinking up pretty fast, but I don't have experience with them myself. Original would be best for a special car but is probably close to unobtanium.

[rumb]

I have a few aftermarket ones on my W108 and they are decent, but you can tell the difference.

[aluminum]

LOL I call them Belt Line Chrome Strips >
A Gel type Lubricant like Point lube / White Grease and a rubber hammer should knock them in OK Yes the Cheap Plastic Can crack and brake
You can apply Lubricant around the Clip Holes with a Q tip before popping them in / Rubber Hammer /Soft wood block Etc.

[porschesam]

The OEM ones are available from Mercedes Classic for about $35-$80 each.