Metals used in the Construction of
Mercedes-Benz Ponton Trim Pieces

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Table 1

Trim Part Name	Material	Comments	Repair Options
windshield and window surround	aluminum	available new from Mercedes-Benz classic center	can be polished and straightened
door handle	pot metal / white metal / antimony		can not be welded / re-chroming is difficult
radiator	brass	painted black for heat dissipation
heater core	brass	painted black for heat dissipation
radiator shell	brass	chromium plated
mirror (outside)
mirror (inside)
hub cap
bumper
bumper over-rider

Mercedes-Benz Classic Center / Has certain pieces available new. Contact authorized MB agent or the Classic Center (see Links page for detail).
21-jan-1998: keyword update 04-jan-2003: (chrome, metal, brass, aluminum, bright work, brightwork, trim) Aluminum Restoration (Ref: Ron van Seventer) I have a note in my stuff about a company that specializes in the restoration of the anodized aluminum trim. I think the price (2003) is about US $2.00 per linear inch of trim. Here's the contact info from my file:

Paragon Productions
11352 Trask Ave
Suite 103 Garden Grove, California 92643
714-534-8489 or 714-821-7225

"Brite Dip" aluminum trim treatment. "Mouldings, int. pieces repaired and refinished."

04-jan-2003: Another reference to Paragon on the web is: O.E.M. brite dip refinishing for aluminum grills, exterior molding & interior trim. Also offered is repair and refinishing of stainless trim, chrome & cadmium plating and nickel plating for gas tanks.

PARAGON PRODUCTIONS
11352 Trask Avenue
Garden Grove, California 92843
714-534-8489

Created: January 17, 2003 / Jeff Miller

Thanks to the members of the International Ponton Owners Group (IPOG)

Last Update: September 07, 2021