BenTrovato

Hey guys I just got my very first MB - c300 4matic!

The interior panels on the doors and the center console is a smokey marbled gray color. I'd like to change them to aluminum - is there a way to order all the parts and do it yourself? Thanks for any advice...

vic viper

Of course, any dealer should find these parts with ease, to replace the door trims you need to remove the door panel and loosen them from behind.

Savage c-300

ever consider trading out parts with someone who would want your wood trims?

Mr Enigma

If that doesn't work, try ebay. I just saw some parts on there for trims (uk).

BenTrovato

Great idea!!

I was hoping it was something I could do versus have the dealer do the work, I have a feeling they would charge a lot of labor for something like that.

albert101

Do you have any instructions on how to remove the door panel and trim properly? I'm scared to destroy any clips or whatever else is back there. Planning to do some DIY work there.

mrjsw

I agree with DIY, I wonder if it would be cheaper and just drop it off at the paint shop to paint it as metallic silver.

Savage c-300

what a waste! im sure there are people who would love to trade.

mrjsw

I have a set of Piano Grossy black, anyone would like to trade mine?

C300Sport

I saw where the Burl Walnut trim was a $350 option on the 300 so I called to see if there was a resonably priced kit to do the same. Seems like you have to buy them by the piece and I told the guy to stop looking after he read off several $300 to $400 prices per piece. Anyhow, if they can be interchaged pretty easily, I wouldn't mind a touch of wood to go with the silver and black.

Mr Enigma

+1

You should look to trade - it would help two people!

C300Sport

Are the panels held on with simple clips or do you have to remove the main panels and unscrew/unbolt from behind?

vic viper

You need to remove the door panels and the trims are fastened with nuts from the inside.

daalligator

I have rite now on my car the silver aluminium. I am very willing to trade with anyone, just send me a pm! In my opinion, I need a change on the inside of my car.

albert101

How do you properly remove the door panel?

vic viper

Theres a expander clip behind the door frame panel in the upper right corner of the panel (behind the outer handle) then loosen two screws under the arm rest.
Then using a wedge pry out the panelling until the clips around the edges snap out.

Azn_C300

Here are some pics of the door panel removed if interested..

justthinking

Michael, did you add damping pads around your door speakers??

albert101

Got it. Thanks!

Azn_C300

No, that's all stock. Was taken from when I was wrapping my trim pieces in CF.

RM-6302

Hey Azn_C300.

Do you have the HK system installed?

If yes, I'm a little surprised at the quality of the bass driver.

Thanks.

Azn_C300

nope, don't have HK. Probably going to go MB Quart speakers setup with JL subs...at least that's what I'm planning right now.

ShoremNJ

what is the black box above the speaker?

Azn_C300

tweeter assembly

lnchbx13

I have the burl walnut and would be willing to trade. Could you post some pics of it please? I just want to see what it looks like first, but I'm sure it is exactly what I'm looking for. I have an arctic white one with the light grey leather/black option...so to me the walnut doesn't really go, but the silver aluminum would be better...