Discolored/Peeling Armrest... Anyone Else?
#126
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What's funny is that has been happening to SLK interiors for years and MB still can't get it right. Maybe they should come to Detroit to see how the big boys do it. I have 3 American cars, never even heard of anything like this happening on American cars but our SLK does this, we just touch it up, looks fine. What people have done on the SLK forum is covered everything in CF. I know you can get a wood console lid, seen it in breastroker's car.
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2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S
TSB for armrest fading/peeling?
Anyone know if there's a Technical Service Bulletin (or whatever MB calls it) for this problem?
I searched prior W203 posts and found that some owners got theirs replaced under warranty and others had to get "creative" to fix it. I was just wondering if someone out there knows if the dealerships have some official reference (TSB??) or means to solve this issue.
Anyone????
I searched prior W203 posts and found that some owners got theirs replaced under warranty and others had to get "creative" to fix it. I was just wondering if someone out there knows if the dealerships have some official reference (TSB??) or means to solve this issue.
Anyone????
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This is the only TSB I could find for your year and model. I do not think it address your specific problem though. I you really want the scoop on the TSB's, you might want to subscribe to ALLDATA. I have not done this myself, so I can't vouch for it one way or the other.
TSB: P-68_20-29 AUG 04 Interior - Console/Armrest Lid Rubbing Noise
TSB: P-68_20-29 AUG 04 Interior - Console/Armrest Lid Rubbing Noise
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I have no clue if there is one or not, I did check around for awhile though when I had this problem with mine a few weeks back, but not with stellar results. I asked my service advisor if there was one, and he was not sure. He did say that it was a problem he had seen before with other customers.
He basically told me that they would have to try to "clean" my armrest before they could replace it. Ultimately they were not able to "clean" it and had to replace it under warrenty. My 230 is only 10 months old.
He basically told me that they would have to try to "clean" my armrest before they could replace it. Ultimately they were not able to "clean" it and had to replace it under warrenty. My 230 is only 10 months old.
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i have the same peelin problem but its not only my armrest i have peeling in different places too the dealer said they cant do any thing about it they said those are wear points or somthing so i got so mad
that i said somethin and just left the dealer LoL
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Originally Posted by slammedcclass
i have the same peelin problem but its not only my armrest i have peeling in different places too the dealer said they cant do any thing about it they said those are wear points or somthing so i got so mad
that i said somethin and just left the dealer LoL
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#134
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coupe armrest problem
i have an six-speed '03 coupe with cloth interior and the arm rest is showing alot of wear. I have the light grey interior and the armrest is showing a horrible mark where my forearm/elbow rests when driving.
Does anyone else have this problem? and can anyone suggest a place where I can order a leather one?
I've seen wood armrests on sale... but never a leather one.
I am pretty disappointed that I've had this car for 3 years and the interior wear is showing so badly. I plan to keep this ride for at least 4-5 more years and I need to fix this.
Does anyone else have this problem? and can anyone suggest a place where I can order a leather one?
I've seen wood armrests on sale... but never a leather one.
I am pretty disappointed that I've had this car for 3 years and the interior wear is showing so badly. I plan to keep this ride for at least 4-5 more years and I need to fix this.
#136
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man... thats too bad. my arm rest is pretty worn... i gotta stop ridin' dirty? haha. if there are no leather ones... maybe i'll call mercedes in the morning and see if they'll cover it in the warranty (probably not
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#137
check out this thread for more discussions about the armrest wearing out.
#138
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thanks for the link! i am so relieved that it is covered by warranty because i am coming up to my last year of coverage. callin the dealership tomorrow morning
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#139
Its probably not covered, yet there's an easy fix if you're willing to pay a few $$$. Even with a new one, its gonna wear again, so take it to an upholshtry shop and have it recovered, shouldn't cost a lot.
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I have the Oyster Leather.
I scrubbed the armrest and top of the door with
interior cleaner sold at MBZ dealer. Megulars.
Looks like new!
Slight wear is visible on the armrest, but not much.
I scrubbed the armrest and top of the door with
interior cleaner sold at MBZ dealer. Megulars.
Looks like new!
Slight wear is visible on the armrest, but not much.
#141
it's covered. the service advisor took a look at it, said so, and I have a new one. Mine does not wear anymore because I don't touch it anymore.
#142
That's a ****ty way to use a car. I'm on my 2nd armrest, and this one is showing wear so I am recovering it myself in black suede.
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i was at the dealership today to schedule an appointment and the service provider claimed that they get them manufactured from a different company who uses different material/coating which they claim is better.
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speaking of armrests mine just broke off today. the buttons on the side got jammed. i tried messing with it and now the whole armrest came off.
when i get a new one i hope mine doesn't wear out.
when i get a new one i hope mine doesn't wear out.
#146
Cleaning the Center Armrest
How on earth, on the light silver interior color, do you clean the Little cracks in the interior? It seems if I rub enough, the dirt comes out.. However, on the center armrest I just can't get it out.. Its bad enough to the point I might buy the wood cover
help
help
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I have the same color interior and so far have the same problem as you. I think it's the cleaner you use -- some cleaners are better than others. Perhaps people may know some and post them here for us. But don't worry I'm sure it can be cleaned.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I use Meguiar's leather wipes and the dirt comes out as much as possible (at least to the point where it looks good).