despicable merc

Would it be possible to replace interior door handles from back door to the front. The pasanger door handle is so worn out i have no idea how its possible.. The driver's side is like new

boardboy330

It may be possible, but the rear on them look as though they are shaped differently. Watching for an answer.

rodneypierce

I would be hard pressed t believe they are the same length. Rear doors are usually quite a bit shorter then fronts.

beejAMG

if you're asking for a straight swap from front to rear and vice versa, the answer would be no. for reasons mentioned above. ^

despicable merc

yeah.... probably won't happen! all other 3 door handles are like new except this one. Drivers side barely got any marks it's like new.. but this passenger side is so worn out! It's probably because of ex-owner's wife!

beejAMG

my rear right side is the same, but that was my fault as i used a strong cleaning solution once. not as bad as yours, im sorry to say but its still noticeable. your best bet would be to find a wrecker and replace the whole siding.

despicable merc

nahh.. that would be too much of a hassle and $. I think i'll try some leather products.. it's not that bad i mean it doesn't bother.

beejAMG

if you find a simpler and cheaper way, let me know so i can fix mine as well. cheers!

boardboy330

Lexol does wonders. Try their cleaner and conditioner. It may be dried out.

despicable merc

i think im going to try this one without protectant
(two separate bottles)

there's 3 mixtures in 1 bottle sells at autozone but 3rd one is Vanylex which meant to protect.. But it adds this layer of greasy crap which you don't need(well at least i don't) it'll make leather shiny,greasy.. and stiff. Going to look like 80s car interior. Dont use protectant products in your Mercedes leather interior .

rediesel

You might be supprised at the cost to replace one of those. Interior peices aren't that expensive. I saw the parts on EPC A211 270 06 28 or A211 270 08 28 but there are lots of option/color codes so you need your vin to get the right one.

A cheaper alternative might be to have one of those leather repair guys touch it up (basically air-brush over the affected area).

despicable merc

yeahh it needs something to rebuild the damaged area. I found some cream this might restore or a least make the faded area match the original interior color

despicable merc

Ok.. Here's update on my door handle. I did mess up like and idiot.. But so far its ok and can be fixed later on.

First :
I bought a can of spray paint for leather called Meltonian(leather paint) you can buy it online but it would be hard to choose the color. I suggest find it at some shoe repair stores because they usually have more than one Grey color(dark, light)

Second: ( personally i didn't follow any of it because i was dumb and was rushing like an idiot)

Get masking tape, a bottle of alcohol, paper towel, garbage bags.

Third: Begin to prepare the area you want to paint.. I say the whole door handle should be painted because its not going to match the color anyway. Mask everything around door handle. Trims, Window switch, i mean just to be safe cover the whole door with various stuff i mean garbage bags, paper anything you think would work best to protect the door from spray paint. Rub the area with alcohol. You can go crazy it'll take away old paint(u can leave it if you want.. i did)

Fourth : Begin to paint.. Fallow the instructions (i was never good with the spay paint so that's why i messed it up) shake it well before painting and hold the nozzle 10 inches away(i suggest watching YouTube clips on how to use spray paint) Block open access to the interior with the garbage bag.. Because when you going to spray some of it might get in the interior its not going paint anything inside but it might leave some smell... I mean separate interior from the door using garbage bags.

Fifth : Enjoy!








As you can see i painted that leather trim.. But i was able to take or at least faded it with alcohol.