Hello,
I plan on performing the first serious "clean, polish, and wax" job on my 230SL. I would like to take as much chrome off as possible in order to clean and protect as much paint as possible. I don't want to risk damaging anything. What are the simplest things to remove/replace that would allow access to the maximum amount of painted area?
I plan on removing the following
- trunk lettering
- trunk star
- trunk handle
- door handles
- headlight chrome rings
- round hood emblem
- Italian front fender turn signals
- fresh air intake grille (by wiper blade arms)
- wiper blade arms
- chrome caps over "B" pillar (over soft top hinge)
What do you feel about the risk of removing the following?
- chrome grille surround
- lower body chrome strips (doors & rear fenders)
- front and rear chrome bumpers
- chrome strips along top of doors at window
- side view mirror
- chrome strip on soft top cover
I don't want to risk damage to any parts in the removal/replacement, so I'm looking for warnings and suggestions on what best to work with.
Thanks,
Rodd
1966 230SL Euro
1994 E420