Replacing trim

[n/a]

After having the body repainted, chrome re-chromed and all new aluminum trim purchased, I am having difficulty re-assembling things. Between the chrome shop and body shop losing all the nuts and bolts, and my mis-placing quite a few bags of bolts, I will have to purchase all new mounting hardware. My question is: Are all trim pieces bolted/screwed directly to the bodywork as-is, or do any pieces need protective backing first. I recall seeing someone put plastic backing on the grill for example, before installing against the painted body (the 280sl resoration video). I also imagine I should use all stainless steel hardware, rather than zinc coated.

[rwmastel]

If you have a MB Spare Parts List for your car (what type?) then you will have all the part numbers for all the screws, washers, trim, etc.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420