clk350Driver

Probably a stupid thing to ask, but is there a replacement chrome ring for the main cup holder that I can order? Mine snapped in half and is peeling.

Thanks in advance.

merceBENZ

You have to buy a new cupholder. About $130 on eBay.

Actually it was a first thing to fix on mine.

Rudeney

I sanded mine down and painted it black. I used Testors model car "black tire" paint to match the surrounding soft-touch surfaces.

merceBENZ

You can't beat a new one. Makes my eye happy every time I see it.

RNajarian

Same problem here . . .

But whether you replace or repaint cup holder, how do you remove it in one piece?

merceBENZ

Pull rubber from the bottom and you will see a screw. Unscrew, pull it up. That's it.

RNajarian

THANKS. Should have figured that one out myself

merceBENZ

I couldn't figure myself. Searched forums... But it is easy indeed.

eteller

A little different problem as the chrome ring is perfect but the 'soft rubber' part on mine was messed up when I got the car. I really didn't want to spend $100ish for a new one so I sanded it and re-sprayed it with matte black Krylon. Look like new.

Rudeney

The soft-touch surfaces do eventually disintegrate. Use a mild solvent like Goo-Gone or nail polish removed with a microfiber cloth to clean off the coating and you'll have nice matte plastic underneath.


The chrome ring itself can be remove. Just use your fingernail or a thin plastic wedge between the chrome and the matte plastic surround and it will snap out.

RNajarian

Here is a photo of the removed ring if anyone is interested

Kompressive

I'm with Rodney on this one. A little sanding and trying to get as close as you can to the surrounding interior color with a small can of Testors is the way to go. I know how detail crazy we all get with our CLKs, but this is one time I think the compromise is a good one. Check out a good hobby shop that sells military miniatures and they'll have tons of Pla spray enamel in neutral colors and earth tones in glossy and matte. Just remember to scuff the surface with a light sanding so the paint has something to bite onto.

I did it to the center dash vent rings in my beige interior and really like it...I may do it to all of them eventually. It's really kind of like debadging and dechroming in favor of blacking out an exterior.

I realize I t's not for everybody...but I like it.

clk350Driver

Right but can we just buy a replacement for a few bucks? If not i wont worry about it but would be nice to keep the car 100% factory

Yidney

No. See post #2 above. Trim rings are not sold separately.

labguy

Yikes. That is a bit chewed up.