Aluminum trim

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Guys,
Please help. Some time ago during the respray of my 250SL, by the previous owner, the paint shop lost the side trim strips and closed up the holes.

I have now managed to obtain the strips, cleaned the holes and replaced the brass strips.
I now have difficulty fitting the lower alu strips. I found some plastic clips, but not sure where they should go.

I have noticed the old yellow clip has a 2mm neck, the neck on the blue is about 1 mm and the one on the top has an insert with a much smaller ball.

My question, were the larger ones used on early 230/250s and the smaller one used on later 250/280s?  Or what is the significance of the different clips?
Your assistance is much appreciated.
Regards
Chris

[Naj ✝︎]

Hi, Chris,

The yellow clips are for the doors. The aluminium door skin is thicker than the steel fender or panel behind the door.
The steel panels use the blue clips.
The little round headed clip is to secure the steel spring barbs to keep the trim from moving sideways when in place.

Install the clips to the body first. Then press on the trim mouldings.

Lots of pictures and help if you do a search.

naj

[cfm65@me.com]

TKS Naj,
Much appreciated. Could you please suggest any key words for the search.
Regards
Chris

[Naj ✝︎]

Hi, Chris,

Try 'trim clips'.
This may help:

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=5717

naj

[cfm65@me.com]

TKS again Naj,
Regards,
Chris

[66andBlue]

Chris,
also look here for installation details: http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=2981.0

[cfm65@me.com]

TKS Alfred,
Much appreciated.
Regards
Chris