[R129 SL] Hood Badge

[Pat and Norm Waleke]

In a message dated 3/14/03 2:54 PM, Archie Morgan at archie@trellis.net
wrote:

> Hi,
> I have a 1994 SL320 with a flat hood badge.  The paint is starting to come off
> the badge and I have purchased a replacement.  How do I get the old one off?
> I cannot see the screws from inside the hood.
> Thanks,
> Archie


It may just be glued on, if so, use dental floss. Just work it under the
badge slowly and it will come off, and it will not scratch the paint. If the
hood is a little warm it will work better. In fact, you can also use fishing
line, as well.

Good luck,

Norm and Pat
New Mexico, USA
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