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Old 05-03-2014, 06:51 PM
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Chrome peeling off steering wheel star

Anyone know of any solutions to fix this? Don't want to peel off any further. Maybe replace the whole star?

It's also happening on the cup holder.
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Old 05-03-2014, 07:57 PM
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Someone has been using the horn too much. The only possible thing I think you can do is get a new airbag= new Mercedes emblem.
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Someone has been using the horn too much.
There is no such thing! My vehicle is proof that too much honking can't cause this!

The only possible thing I think you can do is get a new airbag= new Mercedes emblem.
I agree. The cover is not an OEM separate part.
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Check with your dealer. This is covered under factory warranty. Not extended warranty though. I had extended warranty and my dealer didn't do it for me.
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Originally Posted by ign92
Anyone know of any solutions to fix this? Don't want to peel off any further. Maybe replace the whole star?

It's also happening on the cup holder.
check ebay lots of stickers to replace horn star good quality with mb star or AMG emblem
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You're in luck. I was looking for this when I bought a used airbag with scratched logo and this was not available anywhere. Not even the dealer. I returned the airbag.

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...368813&alt=web

As far as the cup holder go, that one I'm pretty sure you have to replace the entire thing. But if if the car is under warranty then you're covered on both.
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Originally Posted by aznmode
You're in luck. I was looking for this when I bought a used airbag with scratched logo and this was not available anywhere. Not even the dealer. I returned the airbag.

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...368813&alt=web

As far as the cup holder go, that one I'm pretty sure you have to replace the entire thing. But if if the car is under warranty then you're covered on both.
Thanks, this is exactly what I need, Searched all over ebay and only found whole wheels for $700+

As far as the cup holder if the dealer has it I really hope is no more than $20 but being that it's benz dealer part that will probably not be the case
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Originally Posted by ign92
Anyone know of any solutions to fix this? Don't want to peel off any further. Maybe replace the whole star?

It's also happening on the cup holder.
Same issue with my 2014 Mercedes. Took it into the dealer and they said it’s due to the cleaners I use. Avoid any harsh chemicals on the emblem as the outside layer is a cheap plastic that erodes and ultimately chips.

The emblem can’t be replaced, it is fastened to the airbag itself. The replacement airbag is covered under the MB 5 year warranty. Dealership ordered the airbag and are installing it free of charge tomorrow
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This thread is a bit old but I have the same problem now, and unfortunately the ebay link above is expired. I found this steering wheel/airbag emblem, but $50 strikes me a bit excessive. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Merce...AAAOSwiLdV-2Jo

Has anyone found a cheaper solution to restore OEM look?
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These star isn't chrome like oem , its to hazy , probably painted

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