Convertible roof replacement On 62 plate E Class

[eclass guy]

im have a problem with the roof lining on my eclass and so far I’ve been told I need to replace the roof lining and that going to cost £1500 at my Indy.

My question is would it be cheaper to replace the entire roof, is that a difficult job?

 

[Wighty]

im have a problem with the roof lining on my eclass and so far I’ve been told I need to replace the roof lining and that going to cost £1500 at my Indy.

My question is would it be cheaper to replace the entire roof, is that a difficult job?

How old is it ?

 

[Wighty]

May first guess would be it’s cheaper to buy another E class

 

[eclass guy]

How old is it ?

8 years old

 

[Wighty]

8 years old

My CLK is 2009 and doesn’t have any issues , what’s the failure on yours ?

 

[eclass guy]

Don’t think so not many E500’s around

 

[eclass guy]

My CLK is 2009 and doesn’t have any issues , what’s the failure on yours ?

The lining has come unattached on one side.

 

[V6Matty]

I’d see if you can find a local retrimmer see if they might have a go at repair before shelling out for a new liner

 

[Flyinspanner]

Find a good local coach trimmer near you.

like these? https://www.autotrimmer.co.uk/

http://www.cemoore.co.uk/convertibl...crTpCSDNpnp--40Gu32azKkEqkVPCKQEaAp3NEALw_wcB


Get a few quotes

 

[eclass guy]

I’d see if you can find a local retrimmer see if they might have a go at repair before shelling out for a new liner

I’ve tried a few and they don’t seem to want to even look at it.

 

[eclass guy]

Find a good local coach trimmer near you.

like these? https://www.autotrimmer.co.uk/

http://www.cemoore.co.uk/convertibl...crTpCSDNpnp--40Gu32azKkEqkVPCKQEaAp3NEALw_wcB


Get a few quotes

I’ve tried them and they haven’t got back to me

 

[00slk]

Any good upholsterer can sort that out, there is one in Baldock behind the Tesco Store in a row of units there. Sorry no number or name for you.

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi
207 E500 Convertible is certainly a rare beast indeed.
I have a 65 plate 207 convertible with a black hood, though there was nothing wrong with it I had seen another one but with a red hood and much preferred it.
I found a used red hood on e-bay and did consider replacing it and found the MB WIS instructions for the hood assembly removal removal/refitting, and removal replacement of the hood cover but due to not really having anywhere undercover and secure to do it I decided against.
Not sure its of any use to you, even if its only out of interest whats involved if you want it PM with you're email address and I will forward it to you

 

[eclass guy]

We it appears most trimmers don't want to touch it, so I've seen a few places that will replace the whole roof for under £1500. Any ideas who is good or bad at that sort of thing.

 

[eclass guy]

Well, I've managed to fix it in the end for free

 

[00slk]

Well, I've managed to fix it in the end for free

See what happens when you put your mind to it.
My rear pillar covering has come away from the steel it but on the right side rear, it needs doing too, one day I will get around to it, though mine is on the 55.

 

[hod05]

How did you fix it? I can't believe that will take 1500. Surely it's just some clips?