interior panel replacements
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interior panel replacements
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...
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...
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ever consider trading out parts with someone who would want your wood trims?
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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.
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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.
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Are the panels held on with simple clips or do you have to remove the main panels and unscrew/unbolt from behind?
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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.
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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...
