SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL

Description

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PLEASE NOTE THAT INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN ENGLISH ONLY.
And, are included in this listing.
Very simple to install.
PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTING FOR DIFFERENT SIDE ETC. AND OTHER REPAIR KITS.
Each part is 3D printed then is custom hand checked for fit and made in USA by me personally for your MB SL R230 automobile.
I OWN ALL RIGHT TO THIS INVENTION. UTILITY PATENT PENDING.
YOU ARE BUYING 1 DRIVER'S SIDE and 1 PASSENGER'S SIDE AUXILIARY HINGE.
SEE PHOTOS 1 - 4.
After installed the only part visible is Aux hinge
where the hinge pin hole would show when the small door is opened (top not in the trunk). So black matches the underside of the upholstered small door/flap and large underside panel.
OTHER PHOTOS ARE TO SHOW INSTALLATION PROCESS ONLY. PARTS IN THOSE PHOTOS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
THESE AUXILIARY HINGES SUBSTITUTE YOUR BROKEN LARGE PANEL HINGES.
THESE 2 ABS 3D PRINTED PARTS WERE DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY ME.
THESE 2 ABS 3D PRINTED HINGES ADHERE TO THE LARGER PANELS MAKING EXTRA SUPPORT USING YOUR ORIGINAL ROUND HINGE PINS.
YOUR ORIGIONAL ROUND HINGE PINS GO THROUGH THE HOLES IN THESE ABS 3D PRINTED AUXILIARY HINGES TO SUBSTITUTE YOUR LARGE PANEL BROKEN HINGE HOLES.
VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
It is almost impossible to align the AUX hinge(s) perfect if the hinge pin is not already through the Aux hinges prior to attaching the Aux hinges to the underside of the larger panel.
IF YOU ARE ALSO INSTALLING THE SPANGLER REPAIR KIT (resilient material) then install the AUX hinge first.
VERY EASY TO INSTALL.
PART 1 PREPARATION PRE- INSTALLTION
Make sure your hinge pin is straight (not bent).  This can be easily done by rolling it on a piece of thick glass (such as a sliding glass door or glass table top) and watching it closely. If it not flat then it will not roll smoothly and tight against the glass as you roll it.
Next, clean your hinge(s) pin to make sure there is no grease or oil on it. Oil or grease will cause your hinge(s) pin to collect dust and make it harder to roll and shorten the life span of the AUX hinge(s).
Remove all corrosion from your hinge(s) pin. To remove any corrosion – I recommend first sanding your hinge(s) pin with 400 grit paper, followed by 600 or higher grit until it appears polished.
Finally, wax the hinge(s) pin with a good quality paste wax. I strongly recommend Johnson hardwood floor paste wax.  This will protect your hinge(s) pin from corrosion and keep it slippery so that it can glide smoothly when operating.
Please note:
It is almost impossible to align the AUX hinge(s) if the hinge(s) pin is NOT pre-assembled with your small flap/door by placing your hinge pin through your small flap/door and the AUX hinge(s) pin hole before connecting the assembly by adhering the AUX hinge(s) and your small flap/door to your larger panel as a single unit.
NOTE:
if you are installing
both
the
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
and
SPANGLER REPAIR KIT for MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL FLAP
(so that it is self closing and giving you additional protection from future failure), then you
must install the
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF
SPANGLER REPAIR KIT for MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL the SPANGLER REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL FLAP.
PART 2 - CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR LARGER PANEL
WHERE THE
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
and/or
SPANGLER REPAIR KIT for MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL FLAP
WILL ADHERE
Make sure your Mercedes-Benz plastic parts do NOT have “Armor all”, grease, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc, which would interfere with adhesion.
You can test your small plastic flap/door and the underside of your larger panel by trying to apply ordinary tape to them to determine if the tap adheres to your parts prior to beginning installation.
If your larger panel’s hinge(s) pin tabs are missing more that 170 degrees, then you should consider also purchasing
both
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
and
SPANGLER REPAIR KIT for MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL FLAP (both are sold on EBAY)
At a minimum clean the underside of your larger panel where the Auxiliary hinge(s) is going to adhere to your larger panel with 70% or higher rubbing alcohol and let dry. Do this three times.
To insure best adhesion -
clean the underside of your larger panel as follows to remove any substance that would interfere with adhesion:
1.
Clean the underside of your larger panel with
2.
70% or higher rubbing alcohol and let it dry.
3.
Lightly sand the underside of your larger panel with eitherv100 grit or 120 grit sand paper.
4.
Clean it again with 70% or higher rubbing alcohol and let it dry.
5.
Lightly dampen a lent free rag with acetone and lightly wipe the underside of your larger panel and let it dry.
6.
Clean it again with 70% or higher rubbing alcohol and let it dry.
PART 3 – IF INTALLING
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
or
a REPLACEMENT FLAP MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL500 REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL (sold on EBAY)
then:
1.  STUDY PHOTO 12 of listing.
2.  Remove your small flap/door if it is still connected; merely slide your hinge pin out and remove and discard your spring.
3.  Align and hold the AUX hinge(s) where the spring(s) were previously positioned.
4.  Slide your round hinge pin through your small flap/door and the Auxiliary ABS 3D printed Aux hinge(s) that you purchased.
5.  With the AUX hinge(s) connected to your small flap/door, align the assembly with your larger panel – you can easily feel when it is in the correct location by working it like it will be operating (opening and closing).
6.  When you are satisfied that it is in the correct position, then lift the assembly so that you can now remove the tape which protects the adhesive and re-alien the assembly and
gently
roll the AUX hinge(s) to the underside of your larger panel. This will adhere the AUX hinge(s) to your larger panel.
YOU ARE FINISHED with installation of
SPANGLER AUXILIARY HINGES MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL
NOTE
:  SPANGLER REPAIR KIT for MERCEDES-BENZ R230 SL REAR EDGE COVER TRIM PANEL FLAP
will make your small flap/door self closing, and help insure the against future failure.
SHIPPING: FREE TO U.S.A. LOWER CONTINENTAL STATES.
ONLY SHIPPED TO VERIFIED PAYPAL/EBAY ADDRESS.
CUSTOM MADE therefore sold without warranty and with NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS.  HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANY ITEM THAT I SELL THEN CONTACT ME and AT MY SOLE DISCRETION, I MAY REPLACE THE ITEM or FURTHER EXPLAIN to you how to make the item WORK for you.
Thanks,
JERRY SPANGLER