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Desertpagoda

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Best rubber sources these days
« on: November 28, 2019, 21:41:44 »
I need to reseal the doors and windshields on a couple 113s and a 109. Anyone have an opinion of the best quality/price sources these days?
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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2019, 00:27:20 »


For the W113: original MB

for the W108  - I don't know but I think the same.
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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2019, 15:53:23 »
y experience and suggestions is: buy Mercedes Benz original parts. This assure the right fitting and quality!

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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2019, 04:40:42 »
OEM-- especially on doors and windows....and trunk.
There are many on line sites that offer discounts....

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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2019, 18:28:13 »
I prefer Trojan.
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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2019, 18:37:19 »
I prefer Trojan.

Beat me to it. Thanks Mike..........
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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2019, 13:33:04 »
Who is Trojan?

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Re: Best rubber sources these days
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2019, 01:12:51 »
Trojan is a specific brand of rubber, not directly related to cars. But, at their factory, many children can be observed due to their "we take back defects" policy.
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