w210s are known for their biodegrading wiring harness for the headlight, both
main, as well as the lead feeding the city light bulb with crumbling bulb socket.

the film 'protection' you had experience with is helpful to know but there are
different films, some of which are not applied using adhesive. as such, can be
separated without much trauma. the film I'm referring to in this category are
those also used on the car/paint itself but a little thicker.

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