I have had my 2008 250ie for a grand total of 40 days. I have serviced, cleaned, buffed, polished, painted and the like to get her back to a good look. During that process, I have run into a few things and this forum has been great. However, I am stumped on a few items I am hoping you can help me solve.
A1. What is this?
Get on your MP3 and as you step through your boot probably brushed against the "dash" area where the emergency brake comes through. (see attached) What is that called? I have gone through the on line parts catalog several times and cannot figure out that part. (or maybe it is more than one)
A2. From the answer to #A1, what is it made of?
I used "wipe new" on the trim and it was awesome. The fenders are back to 99.9% new. It was spooky how good it works, but it made absolutely no difference to whatever the material is from #A1.
A3. As this is where my shoe brushes, I was wondering if people have tried something to protect this area or restore it. I read "back to black" on another posting but I was concerned it may rub off on clothing, etc. if wet or hot. Has anyone tried painting it or LineX? What about a "kick plate" of some kind?
Since I invested in the "wipe new" kit, I got the one with the headlight lens restore as well. This went poorly. My high beam was and continues to be clear as glass. The low beam looks like someone tossed gunk in the lens. I pulled up behind a car about an hour ago and could not see the low beam in the back door. At night it is bright enough, but during the day it is low and it detracts from the look.
B1 - I wonder if the plastic is "cooked" on the inside. Is this a known issue?
B2 - Any hints for cleaning it up? I read the light is sealed so it would require breaking it apart to clean it. It seems a bit extreme.
Thank you.