Attempting to fix my peeling cup holder, help please!
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2015 C400 Sedan
Attempting to fix my peeling cup holder, help please!
Hey everyone,
Like many W204 owners, My drink holder chrome paint is peeling.
I was inspired by the thread here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe...i-did-diy.html
I went and bought all the paint and sandpaper. When I disassembled the cup holder piece, the chrome part does not separate like on the CLS. It's held in place by all these plastic rivets. They are an absolute ***** to remove, I've been trying with needle nose pliers and razor blades.
My plan is to soak the chrome part in paint remover, as I don't have the patience to sand off all that peeling chrome paint.
Here are some pictures of what I mean:
Any suggestions on getting that chrome piece apart from the black piece?
Thanks!
Like many W204 owners, My drink holder chrome paint is peeling.
I was inspired by the thread here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe...i-did-diy.html
I went and bought all the paint and sandpaper. When I disassembled the cup holder piece, the chrome part does not separate like on the CLS. It's held in place by all these plastic rivets. They are an absolute ***** to remove, I've been trying with needle nose pliers and razor blades.
My plan is to soak the chrome part in paint remover, as I don't have the patience to sand off all that peeling chrome paint.
Here are some pictures of what I mean:
Any suggestions on getting that chrome piece apart from the black piece?
Thanks!
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If you are planning of getting a new one instead make sure to get the ones on a 2014 c-class. The trim is not chrome anymore but a satin silver finish like the silver accent trim on the shifter. Somehow mine was changed to that when I have my chrome peeling and the SA told me if I dont mind the none chrome look as it wont peel like the old one. Somehow it looks better as my shifter is the cheap silver type and now the shifter and cup holder trim looks the same and matches.
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To remove the rivets get a flat spade-tip xacto knife blade and heat it over a flame. Then just shear off the rivets.
Once you get that out you want to soak the chrome part in bleach. It will make the chrome easier to peel if not remove it completely.
Then you want to get a plastic primer and a paint color of your choice.
To reattach the trim piece use a strong plastic epoxy like Plasticweld in the same locations as the plastic rivets were.
Once you get that out you want to soak the chrome part in bleach. It will make the chrome easier to peel if not remove it completely.
Then you want to get a plastic primer and a paint color of your choice.
To reattach the trim piece use a strong plastic epoxy like Plasticweld in the same locations as the plastic rivets were.
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Here is what the new one looks like. It is a satin silver finish which is the same finish as the command knob.
Here is what the new one looks like. It is a satin silver finish which is the same finish as the command knob.
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Shimee, Thanks I will try that.
Thanks shotgun_banjo If all else fails, I'll just order a new part. Even though that one is for 2014 model, it will still fit my 2008?
Thanks shotgun_banjo If all else fails, I'll just order a new part. Even though that one is for 2014 model, it will still fit my 2008?
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I have the same problem, just that mine isn't peeling as much. I planned to wrap it once it gets worse. Perhaps I should just try my luck with the dealer and ask them if they can replace it for free (fat chance)
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Thanks for that.
I ended up ordering one of the older style ones from the dealer, then I coated the chrome part with clear adhesion promoter, followed by a couple layers of clear coat. So far so good, I'll see how long it stays chip-free.
I ended up ordering one of the older style ones from the dealer, then I coated the chrome part with clear adhesion promoter, followed by a couple layers of clear coat. So far so good, I'll see how long it stays chip-free.
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Here is what the new one looks like. It is a satin silver finish which is the same finish as the command knob.
Here is what the new one looks like. It is a satin silver finish which is the same finish as the command knob.
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good luck
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It may peel off again on the new one, but the old one took 8 years to go bad on yours, so unless you plan to keep the car another 8 years it should still hold up until you get a different car down the road. Plus, it isn't that expensive.
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I just bought the car last week and will keep it for at least 5 more years. The car was barely driven and still smells like new inside. That new cup holder trim would peel within a few years I bet under regular use.
I prefer the silver if available like mentioned in above posts but may just peel the offending piece of chrome off and dab some clear nail polish on it to keep from peeling further. It is a small piece that is lifting but big enough to slice my finger open. The chrome peeling does not bother me as much as cutting my finger open again would.
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Genuine, cheap! Thought I'd post!
