Coating on leather is peeling!??

masterianvii · 06-26-2011, 09:16 PM

I noticed the other day that on the arm rest of the center console there was a smudge. I proceded to rub it out and it turned out that it was some kind of coating on the leather starting to peel. The more I was rubbing it out, the more it peeled, and now it looks like a total disaster.

What is this coating?
Is it normal that it peeled?
Can it be reapplied? If so, how?
Is it something I can do myself?
If I have to get it done professionally or at the dealer, how much would it cost?

Is this damage permanent?
What if I were to rub it completely out, will anything happen to the leather?

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saer1one · 06-26-2011, 09:43 PM

Might just be vinyl.. Should take it to an upholstery shop to leather wrap it.. But yea, does not look pretty..

ExoticToysNyC · 06-26-2011, 10:17 PM

what i am curious looking at this pix is the base is black(looks like factory too)...datz factory black...it looks like it was covered already with another color(kinda dark gray) either way yes it's done...only way to fix it is have it covered again (color matched) or get a new cover.

masterianvii · 06-26-2011, 10:18 PM

Looks like its a very common problem, and a bit absurd since it's an arm rest.
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...yone-else.html

What would happen if I peeled it off completely? Would the fake leather material be more susceptible to damage?

MBfinatic · 06-26-2011, 10:19 PM

That does not look good at all.

masterianvii · 06-26-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ExoticToysNyC

what i am curious looking at this pix is the base is black(looks like factory too)...datz factory black...it looks like it was covered already with another color(kinda dark gray) either way yes it's done...only way to fix it is have it covered again (color matched) or get a new cover.

No, it's the same color. The top layer is transparent, sticky like film, that makes it look washed out.

I was using wipes to clean it off, so the surface is a bit wet from the wipes, making it appear black.

I personally think it looks better without the coating. Also from reading the other thread it seems that there might be no point in getting it replaced because it will happen again.

ExoticToysNyC · 06-26-2011, 10:23 PM

then if i was you...i'd take my time and peel it all off carefully and you're set instead on wasting money fixing it....just my .02 centz

masterianvii · 06-27-2011, 12:13 AM

Yeah, sounds reasonable enough. If it gets ruined later on, i'll have to replace it anyway.

Greger-meister · 06-27-2011, 02:47 AM

Peel it the rest of the way, actually looks pretty good underneath. You could also get a new OEM console lid http://www.mercedespartscenter.com I'm sure it will cost ya though.

AMG3.2 · 06-27-2011, 01:35 PM

You could try a leather repair kit. It dyes the leather but you will have to get the right base color and then add tints to get it exact. Its a whole kit though that you should be able to find online.

masterianvii · 06-27-2011, 02:47 PM

I don't think a leather repair kit would do anything, as it doesn't look like the leather, or whatever it is, itself is damaged. This is some sort of lamination that seems to react with your skin's acids and disintegrates. Why that would be on an ARMrest, is beyond me.

Chrysler quality for ya.

C32Dan · 06-27-2011, 09:35 PM

looks like somebody re dye it and without good preparation it will peel off. Unlike stain dye dosent penetrate in the leather, you can buy dye kit off the net its an easy DIY job.

AMG3.2 · 06-27-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C32Dan

looks like somebody re dye it and without good preparation it will peel off. Unlike stain dye dosent penetrate in the leather, you can buy dye kit off the net its an easy DIY job.

+1

06-26-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
saer1one Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Livingston, California. Posts: 927 Drives: 2002 c32 amg	Might just be vinyl.. Should take it to an upholstery shop to leather wrap it.. But yea, does not look pretty.. __________________

06-26-2011, 10:17 PM	#3
ExoticToysNyC Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City (Queens) Posts: 65 Drives: 2 S 55 AMG	what i am curious looking at this pix is the base is black(looks like factory too)...datz factory black...it looks like it was covered already with another color(kinda dark gray) either way yes it's done...only way to fix it is have it covered again (color matched) or get a new cover. __________________ <a target='_blank' title='DpLaYbOyZ NyC S55 AMG' href='http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/895793769.jpg/'><img src='http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/97/895793769.jpg' border='0'/></a>

06-26-2011, 10:23 PM	#7
ExoticToysNyC Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City (Queens) Posts: 65 Drives: 2 S 55 AMG	then if i was you...i'd take my time and peel it all off carefully and you're set instead on wasting money fixing it....just my .02 centz __________________ <a target='_blank' title='DpLaYbOyZ NyC S55 AMG' href='http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/895793769.jpg/'><img src='http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/97/895793769.jpg' border='0'/></a>

06-27-2011, 09:35 PM	#12
C32Dan Junior Member 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 63 Drives: C32	peeler looks like somebody re dye it and without good preparation it will peel off. Unlike stain dye dosent penetrate in the leather, you can buy dye kit off the net its an easy DIY job.

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06-26-2011, 10:18 PM	#4
masterianvii Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180 Drives: LADA 1600	Looks like its a very common problem, and a bit absurd since it's an arm rest. http://www.mbworld.org/forums/c-clas...yone-else.html What would happen if I peeled it off completely? Would the fake leather material be more susceptible to damage?

06-26-2011, 10:19 PM	#5
MBfinatic MBWorld Fanatic! 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,393 Drives: e36 318i, 2004 sti	That does not look good at all.

06-27-2011, 12:13 AM	#8
masterianvii Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180 Drives: LADA 1600	Yeah, sounds reasonable enough. If it gets ruined later on, i'll have to replace it anyway.

06-27-2011, 02:47 AM	#9
Greger-meister Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 37 Drives: C32 AMG	Peel it the rest of the way, actually looks pretty good underneath. You could also get a new OEM console lid http://www.mercedespartscenter.com I'm sure it will cost ya though.

06-27-2011, 01:35 PM	#10
AMG3.2 MBWorld Fanatic! 2002 Mercedes-Benz C32 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,134 Drives: C32 AMG	You could try a leather repair kit. It dyes the leather but you will have to get the right base color and then add tints to get it exact. Its a whole kit though that you should be able to find online.

06-27-2011, 02:47 PM	#11
masterianvii Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 180 Drives: LADA 1600	I don't think a leather repair kit would do anything, as it doesn't look like the leather, or whatever it is, itself is damaged. This is some sort of lamination that seems to react with your skin's acids and disintegrates. Why that would be on an ARMrest, is beyond me. Chrysler quality for ya.

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