soft top

  1. C

    Soft-top indentations

    Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum and a new owner of a E220 convertible 16 plate and i've noticed some very slight indentations/creases when the roof is up, mirrored on both sides, clearly caused by the folds. Nothing major, I can live with it, but it's the only slight imperfections on an...
  2. r129co

    R129 SL repairs and maintenance

    Hi guys and girls We are now offering a repairs, maintenance, detailing and restoration book-in service, for the R129 SL, at our garage in the southeast, in Kent. More information on that at our website here. I would like to ask - what problems related to the R129 SL have you had, or had heard...
  3. hod05

    Darken Black Soft top

    Hi I have A 2010 E class cabrio and to me the soft top isn't as black as it used to be seems to have faded a bit. I would like to know if anyone can recommend a product that is good for reviving soft tops? Would a good clean do it? What products? I've used autoglym soft too cleaner and was...
  4. J

    Problem with soft top 320 CLK 2003

    I've recently bought a 320 CLK (2003) and when trying to close the top today, I got warning "Top - Visit workshop". The roof wouldn't close. I had a look around the boot of the car and noticed that a plastic 'bit' in the upper left hand side that I would imagine attaches to the soft top...
  5. J

    R129 soft tip rubber part

    Hi folks My soft top is missing an end cap on one side of a roof cross brace. Can anyone help ID the part for me? Thank in advance. Jon
  6. S

    CLK 240 Soft Top Rattle

    Hi all First Post here, so be gentle! I have a CLK 240 Avantgarde Cabriolet 2004 model, which I love with passion. However, I do have a small irritation which is often when I drive over one of the many potholes in the road, or a sleeping policeman there is quite a mechanical bang which I...
  7. A

    1992 300SL Soft top problem

    Hi there! I have a 1992 Mercedes 300SL, with one major problem! it had an aftermarket alarm system intaled when we bought the car, the alarm system started to play up and we could not turn it off so we took it out and instaled a new one... so down to the point.. the electric soft top will not...
  8. D

    Leaky soft top on 2005 CLK

    Water leaks through on the driver side. Although hard to see, but I believe it is coming from the area where the top joins the windshield. Leaks gushes through from top of the driver side glass (at least it appears) when the car is accelarated. Seals appear to be good. Any past experience on...

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