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My XPEL installers, as you may have read in my earlier post, were meticulous, and took over six hours to do the job. It all comes down to the expertise of the installers. The relief cuts help to reduce potential buckling of the material, but do introduce potential for gaps if not installed properly. The bottom line is that the material is difficult to apply WELL, especially around complex curved surfaces. Frankly I don't see this as the major issue that is claimed by Stongard.

The major difference is that XPEL apparently uses some relief cuts in some of their panels, whereas Stongard does not. I believe both are 8 mil thickness for the paint protection kits, and 40 mil for the light protection kits. Opinions will probably be divided on this one.īoth XPEL and Stongard employ the same 3M urethane based material called Scotchcal.

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Most folks seem eager to do all sorts of other mods from the get go, but until BMW steps up to better quality paint I think this should be one of the FIRST mods to consider. I would be much more bothered by the paint chips. Why do so many STILL object to the idea of front end protection?, and seem resigned to just repainting the front end? Some may object to the potential unsightliness of the material, but in reality it is all but invisible to others, and even to a VERY critical and detail oriented individual like myself I don't find that it is cosmetically detracting. I can't figure out why XPEL/Stongard STILL haven't seemed to have caught on yet. Just witness all the discussion on the chip-prone BMW paint.

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The occasional chip elsewhere will not be as unsightly as a front-end full of chips, and retaining as much OEM paint is still better than a repaint(unless you repaint the whole car in non-water based paint). Realistically you can't cover the entire car with the Scotchcal material, but you CAN cover the most vulnerable areas, places where statistically the most strikes will occur. Picture M-Class, W163.Robert, you'd better decide FAST!!!, before your baby's front end starts to accumulate chips faster than you can say accumulate The later models had less problems compared to the first few years of production, specifically the 19 model years.Īnother thing to keep in mind is that Mercedes-Benz ML, especially ML430 and ML500 are great truck for towing. Mercedes-Benz improved some designs and address several of the problems on the list above. The transmission and the engine on the ML are bulletproof if you only do regular maintenance. The ML W163 had several changes made over the years. The list may seem long but many ML owners have put over 200k miles on the cars with only regular maintenance. Owing a used Mercedes-Benz could put a dent in your pocket, especially if you have to go to the dealer for every single repair. These are not catastrophic problems, but the repair costs will add up quick if you can’t repair a few of the issues yourself. Stuck in gear or trigger the ABS/ESP light to illuminate.

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Usually because you have entered the wrong code too many times. Typically caused by clogged catalytic converter or bad MAF. Catalytic converters at over 100k miles.Alternator may need replacement between 130k and 170k miles.Plastic trim inside the car break easily.Door lock actuators also tend to be prone to failure.Will need power steering pump replacement. Transfer cases have been known to fail and in many cases requires replacement.

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Learn how to troubleshoot transmission limp mode. Transmission stuck in gear, limp mode.Follow these DIY instructions if you need to repair yours. The 722.6 gearbox installed in the ML is one of the most reliable transmission produced.

MLs share the M112 engine found in the M元20 and the M113 engine found on the ML430, M元50, ML500. We have worked on and owned several W163 and have put together the list of common problems for you. Problems such as door lock actuators or plastic trim that brakes easily are issues that disappoint owners. At the same time there are many owners who have put over 200k or even over 300k miles on this SUV. The Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) built from 1998 to 2005 has a reputation for not being a reliable car. If you are looking to buy a used Mercedes-Benz, here is a list of the most common ML problems.

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