Where to get replacement ment climate control knobs?
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From: Cali
2006 C230 Sedan
Thanks guys for trying to figuer out what year, location it was made. As you know, I am new to mercedes and I am a second owner. The previous owners didn't take good care of this car and I had to pick up the pieces.
Is there any way I can find more info on your discussion?
Is there any way I can find more info on your discussion?
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2006 C230 Sedan
For reference the only trouble spot I see on the facelift interior is the face of the radio unit. It is extremely easy to scratch it.. as I know all too well. 
Center console armrest is just a given.
To be fair his controls haven't disintegrated like I've seen some 2001-2002 cars do.
Center console armrest is just a given.To be fair his controls haven't disintegrated like I've seen some 2001-2002 cars do.
Somehow, the soft rubber used for this car doesn't hold up. Whatever contact it gets with sweat or liquid, it ends up turning to goo or gummy over time.
I am surprise the seats haven't turn gooey yet. Speaking of seats, what is a good way to keep it from cracking or wear out? I notice the driver side is starting to have a line forming.
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Believe it or not Glyn it used to be matt soft rubber finish. The problem is, it has been peeling off and you see the darker sides, that is what underneath that soft rubber that is either scratch off or turns gummy and rubbed off.
Something is wrong with these knobs. I also notice this on the steering controls too. It's starting to dry up then gets gummy and becomes gooey. I end up having to clean the area noticing sections of the once used to be rubber is not longer there.
Something is wrong with these knobs. I also notice this on the steering controls too. It's starting to dry up then gets gummy and becomes gooey. I end up having to clean the area noticing sections of the once used to be rubber is not longer there.
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Yes, this is another problem, the center console armrest seems to not like sweat. It gets gummy and gooey on the driver side. I guess the previous owner was running around with short sleeve. I had to use armor all to remove the nasty sweat that is eating the rubber.
Somehow, the soft rubber used for this car doesn't hold up. Whatever contact it gets with sweat or liquid, it ends up turning to goo or gummy over time.
I am surprise the seats haven't turn gooey yet. Speaking of seats, what is a good way to keep it from cracking or wear out? I notice the driver side is starting to have a line forming.
Somehow, the soft rubber used for this car doesn't hold up. Whatever contact it gets with sweat or liquid, it ends up turning to goo or gummy over time.
I am surprise the seats haven't turn gooey yet. Speaking of seats, what is a good way to keep it from cracking or wear out? I notice the driver side is starting to have a line forming.
The seats will outlast the car. You should condition the seating surfaces (of at least the front two seats) with leather conditioner because your car should have leather inserts. The rear seats and all parts of the front seats aside from seating surface is MB-Tex. The stuff is highly durable. I use leather care, UV blocker on all the interior panels of my car and it is aging extremely well.
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2006 C230 Sedan
The armrest can be cleaned. Though it will never be right again, it really isn't that bad in my car. I don't have soft rubber problems..
The seats will outlast the car. You should condition the seating surfaces (of at least the front two seats) with leather conditioner because your car should have leather inserts. The rear seats and all parts of the front seats aside from seating surface is MB-Tex. The stuff is highly durable. I use leather care, UV blocker on all the interior panels of my car and it is aging extremely well.
The seats will outlast the car. You should condition the seating surfaces (of at least the front two seats) with leather conditioner because your car should have leather inserts. The rear seats and all parts of the front seats aside from seating surface is MB-Tex. The stuff is highly durable. I use leather care, UV blocker on all the interior panels of my car and it is aging extremely well.
Sorry.. i don't want to do a trial and error thing.
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I use Blue Magic leather cleaner and conditioner, ArmorAll leather cream conditioner, Turtle Wax F1 UV blocker, Tuff Stuff interior foam cleaner, Resolve Carpet Stain remover..
I also use a Crest SpinBrush Pro electric toothbrush for interior polishing. I use alcohol pads for cleaning glass surfaces.
I also use a Crest SpinBrush Pro electric toothbrush for interior polishing. I use alcohol pads for cleaning glass surfaces.
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On a side note, the car had a lot of interior clean up when I got it. Got some kinda spill in the center console and had seep through the cup holder and ashtry and such. I had a hard time cleaning that mess but was able do the best I can. Seems as though they went to a lot of parties.
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'02 C240
I have a 2002 C240, no problems with the armrests, steering wheel controls, climate knobs or vent controls. The car is SoCal sold and driven since 2002.
I've used leather foam cleaner/conditioner by Meguiar's. Also used Quality Care foaming Bathroom Cleaner from the dollar store/99cent store/ACE hardware etc to clean scuff marks off the plastic door trim, also marks off the ceiling (coincidentally excellent for getting scuff marks off painted walls)
Hope you bought the car cheap, if they took so little care of the car think how the drove it!?
I've used leather foam cleaner/conditioner by Meguiar's. Also used Quality Care foaming Bathroom Cleaner from the dollar store/99cent store/ACE hardware etc to clean scuff marks off the plastic door trim, also marks off the ceiling (coincidentally excellent for getting scuff marks off painted walls)
On a side note, the car had a lot of interior clean up when I got it. Got some kinda spill in the center console and had seep through the cup holder and ashtry and such. I had a hard time cleaning that mess but was able do the best I can. Seems as though they went to a lot of parties.
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I only use Meguiar's Rich Leather Cleaner Conditioner or Auto Glym on my full leather. I use a very small amount of household detergeant & a damp cloth on dash, console & door plastics. Keep chemicals & car deodorisers away from finishes. Use rubbing alcohol to remove stuborn marks on plastics.
Paint done with Auto Armor new - Never polished - good as new - not even a clear coat swirl. About to redo Auto Armor at 7 years.
Paint done with Auto Armor new - Never polished - good as new - not even a clear coat swirl. About to redo Auto Armor at 7 years.
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Glyn I just have to say I hate you 
I wish I could keep my car that clean that is just ridiculous it looks like the day it came out of the factory. But my car does have 149k on it and I know you have less than like 50k lol. BTW did you ever get your clear mirror lights put on. you promised me to retake the picture by your home with them installed
I also like your door locks i need to get a set like that
I wish I could keep my car that clean that is just ridiculous it looks like the day it came out of the factory. But my car does have 149k on it and I know you have less than like 50k lol. BTW did you ever get your clear mirror lights put on. you promised me to retake the picture by your home with them installed
I also like your door locks i need to get a set like that
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Glyn I just have to say I hate you
I wish I could keep my car that clean that is just ridiculous it looks like the day it came out of the factory. But my car does have 149k on it and I know you have less than like 50k lol. BTW did you ever get your clear mirror lights put on. you promised me to retake the picture by your home with them installed
I also like your door locks i need to get a set like that
I wish I could keep my car that clean that is just ridiculous it looks like the day it came out of the factory. But my car does have 149k on it and I know you have less than like 50k lol. BTW did you ever get your clear mirror lights put on. you promised me to retake the picture by your home with them installed
I also like your door locks i need to get a set like that
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C240 year 2001
Do you guys know any trick to take out the two buttons of climate knobs (the one for climate digital control)? I would like to take them off to clean and try to quit the gummy appearance but I am afraid to break these knobs in the process. i have tried to extract them with a small screwdriver but they do not move. Thanks for your advices.
