This is my first post!

Torchlight · 07-24-2008

Hello everyone!

I just bought a 2006 Certified Pre-Owned SLK 350 w/AMG Sports Package last Friday and I am loving it! It's in for service right now for a few minor things. The main thing was that when the roof is up it makes quite a bit of noise. Even turning the car at low speed would cause the roof to make cracking sounds, and the bumps in the road made it sound like the whole car would fall apart. This is extremely annoying not to mention disconcerting! I have faith though that they will fix the problem. Afterall, it's a Mercedes, right? It shouldn't make noises like that.

I do have a question about the little antenna on the back left quarter panel. Does that need to be removed (if possible) before going through a carwash? I don't want it to snap off.

I look forward to hearing from some of you.

Torchlight

**SLKman** · 07-24-2008

Welcome!

Hope your roof issue gets resolved.

As far as a car wash...I only use Laser wash car washes if I don't wash it by hand. I would not have one of those spinning thrashing machines hitting my cars paint!

They pick up dirt from many cars and it turns those spinning straps into spinning sand paper!

I am sure you can find a laser wash close by your home.

SLKman

V8SLK · 07-24-2008

welcome Torchlight!

mtiede · 07-24-2008

Welcome!!!!

**etyu** · 07-25-2008

Welcome Torchlight.

Carwash ??!!!

You may consider changing the OEM 16-inch whip antenna to the R170 5-inch antenna. Link: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...0-antenna.html

Torchlight · 07-25-2008

Hi all!

Thanks for the feedback and for the welcome messages. It feels good to be in the family! I will check into the alternate antenna and the laser carwash. I have never heard of that before. Live and learn, right? Thanks for the great advice!

Jeff

**UK-C200** · 07-25-2008

Welcome!! Your new toy has a great clearcoat and paint job, and you'll be doing it an injustice to use any "touch" carwash. It's a small car, and fun to wash and polish yourself. Search the forums for "Zanio"

On the roof issues, you are 100% on track - my roof very rarely makes any noise at all, and it should not.

**Gabus** · 07-25-2008

A welcome from Norway

Torchlight · 07-25-2008

Thanks! It's funny how the dealership I bought the SLK from said that a carwash is fine as long as it's touchless. But rather than take a chance, I will take your excellent advice and get out the bucket and chamois. Any suggestions on soaps, waxes, etc.?

**UK-C200** · 07-25-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torchlight

Thanks! It's funny how the dealership I bought the SLK from said that a carwash is fine as long as it's touchless. But rather than take a chance, I will take your excellent advice and get out the bucket and chamois. Any suggestions on soaps, waxes, etc.?

In reality, touchless carwashes are not bad, and MB paint in actually pretty robust. I personally avoid 'em, and use Zaino products - on both my cars - and the results are awesome...

**etyu** · 07-25-2008

I've been using Zaino for the last 2 years and am satisfied with it. Others here like the AutoGlym line of products.

**Nevada Joe** · 07-29-2008

Congrats and welcome

**dltslk** · 07-29-2008

Greetings from Atlanta!

**SLKCop** · 07-30-2008

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the forum!

**DesignoSLK** · 07-30-2008

Welcome from Germany!

**Dave54** · 08-08-2008

Welcome from Oregon. Enjoy your new ride. I would avoid the car washes. I just don't trust the recycled water. Besides it realy is a joy to care for it yourself

07-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
Torchlight SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beallsville, MD USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 (Caspian Blue w/Beige Interior) Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is my first post! Hello everyone! I just bought a 2006 Certified Pre-Owned SLK 350 w/AMG Sports Package last Friday and I am loving it! It's in for service right now for a few minor things. The main thing was that when the roof is up it makes quite a bit of noise. Even turning the car at low speed would cause the roof to make cracking sounds, and the bumps in the road made it sound like the whole car would fall apart. This is extremely annoying not to mention disconcerting! I have faith though that they will fix the problem. Afterall, it's a Mercedes, right? It shouldn't make noises like that. I do have a question about the little antenna on the back left quarter panel. Does that need to be removed (if possible) before going through a carwash? I don't want it to snap off. I look forward to hearing from some of you. Torchlight

07-24-2008	#2 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Welcome! Hope your roof issue gets resolved. As far as a car wash...I only use Laser wash car washes if I don't wash it by hand. I would not have one of those spinning thrashing machines hitting my cars paint! They pick up dirt from many cars and it turns those spinning straps into spinning sand paper! I am sure you can find a laser wash close by your home. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Welcome Torchlight. Carwash ??!!! You may consider changing the OEM 16-inch whip antenna to the R170 5-inch antenna. Link: http://www.slkworld.com/general-modi...0-antenna.html __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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Gabus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Søgne Vehicle: 96 SLK 230K Other Toys: Volvo L3314N Posts: 437 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 66 Times in 47 Posts	A welcome from Norway __________________ Gabus The Rolls Royce is the Mercedes amongst cars To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	I've been using Zaino for the last 2 years and am satisfied with it. Others here like the AutoGlym line of products. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-24-2008	#3 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	welcome Torchlight!

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Welcome!!!!

07-25-2008	#6 (permalink)
Torchlight SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beallsville, MD USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 (Caspian Blue w/Beige Interior) Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all! Thanks for the feedback and for the welcome messages. It feels good to be in the family! I will check into the alternate antenna and the laser carwash. I have never heard of that before. Live and learn, right? Thanks for the great advice! Jeff

07-25-2008	#7 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 614 Country: Thanks: 42 Thanked 130 Times in 83 Posts	Welcome!! Your new toy has a great clearcoat and paint job, and you'll be doing it an injustice to use any "touch" carwash. It's a small car, and fun to wash and polish yourself. Search the forums for "Zanio" On the roof issues, you are 100% on track - my roof very rarely makes any noise at all, and it should not.

07-25-2008	#9 (permalink)
Torchlight SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beallsville, MD USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 (Caspian Blue w/Beige Interior) Posts: 10 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks! It's funny how the dealership I bought the SLK from said that a carwash is fine as long as it's touchless. But rather than take a chance, I will take your excellent advice and get out the bucket and chamois. Any suggestions on soaps, waxes, etc.?

07-29-2008	#12 (permalink)
Nevada Joe Cr. G. H. Join Date: Jul 2008 Vehicle: '08 SLK 55 AMG Other Toys: '06 Solstice (autox) F150 4x4 (for the winters), '85 VW GTI (the rally car) Posts: 112 Country: Thanks: 28 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Congrats and welcome

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 677 Country: Thanks: 89 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Greetings from Atlanta! __________________ David

07-30-2008	#14 (permalink)
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08-08-2008	#16 (permalink)
Dave54 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 130 Country: Thanks: 61 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Welcome from Oregon. Enjoy your new ride. I would avoid the car washes. I just don't trust the recycled water. Besides it realy is a joy to care for it yourself

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