Greetings.

Compounded problem here. My W124 E420 has the dark blue interior which was apparently more susceptible to the dreaded door pocket peel than other interior trim combos. This “peel” is the condition where the MB-Tex comes away from the plastic map pocket at the lip. That was bad enough, but the PO had a break in and the hack glass shop damaged the door panel on the driver's side.

I set about to fix the peel (both sides) and discovered the damaged panel components as I removed the panels.

I’ve now discovered that the panel is a multi-piece unit. The inset (usually leather and peated), the map pocket, the arm rest and the basic shell. These are all held together by a clip (black) system with white toothed locks that secure the sections into an integrated whole. These clips also double as the hooked piece that hold the door panel to the metal door frame. All of these plastic parts are “riveted” to the composite door panel with plastic rivets.

On my driver’s side 2 hooks and two of the clips are broken off. I may have broken one of the clip setups on the passenger side. I was extremely careful and was disappointed in the materials used in this particular assembly.

Here’s my problem/situation. I’m looking for a source for the clips if possible. In the alternative, I’m looking for door panels in outstanding shape that I can use. The dealer can get the map pockets from MB and I can drill out the plastic rivets and attach the new ones with screws and washers where the plastic rivets were. I did a “search” and turned up Findlay Industries. They sold their door panel business “to some Europeans a couple years ago.” The usual suspects (GHAA, World) don’t do door panels.

Anyone tackled this situation in the past? Suggestions, alternatives, sources are greatly appreciated

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KyGuy
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