As you already found out the aluminum trim is only available as part of the whole assembly from GM. You have 4 choices.
Buy the whole new assembly from GM - super expensive
Find a good used aluminum trim part - hard to find
Take your aluminum trim part off and hammer/dolly the dents flat - I...
I ran across this 3M Headlight clear coat protectant the other day. I tried it and it works really good, lightens up some hazing and cracking and gives it a UV protectant to stop the crazing of the headlight lens. I am going to do my tail lights too. The P3000 abrasive they talk about in the...
A quote from Edmunds -
"The XLR Platinum Edition adds unique 15-spoke wheels, different wood and metallic cabin accents, special door sill plates, exclusive color choices and "Platinum" exterior badging."
I saw a 2008 XLR on facebook for sale this morning. It is on the cadillac xlr FB page. Here is what he said about it -
"My 2008 has to go. Only 38,600 miles. Stickered $79,600 Selling for $25,000 firm. Car in Louisiana. Message me if interested."
I had to replace one of the struts in my 2004 for the trunk lid. I can tell you that there are 4 of them total and you should buy them from the dealer as they are a specific length and have a specific pressure rating for the trunk operation. I replaced one of the smaller struts and it was no...
This retractable hardtop idea started back with a 1935 Peugeot
1935 Peugeot YouTube
Here is another link showing it working YouTube
Check out this 1957 Ford Retractable YouTube
I searched for one at salvage yards in the midwest a few months ago and had no luck. GM does have them in the inventory and I think they are around $1322.00. Then if you pay a shop to paint it the tri-coat red paint you have and install it you can probably add another $1000.
I just noticed in...
XLR parts for sale - ride control modules, interior parts, and tail lights
I have some XLR parts for sale, shipping will be whatever FedEx charges for ground shipping to your place. I have a FedEx account so before I ship I can tell you what it will cost. I will package the item at no cost to you.
J&J auto wrecking in Ohio says they have two clean XLR’s in stock for parts.
J&J Auto Wrecking Inc - Home
Here is a link to all their XLR parts on Ebay
jandjautowreckingoh | eBay
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