MB Tex got rained on.
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2012 C300
MB Tex got rained on.
Hey, im new here and new to mercedes in general. I recently got my first one 2012 c300. Anyway I had my sunroof open slightly and my interior was rained on. Only for about 10 mins. Is the mb tex harmed by a little rain? I know its not good, but i wiped the whole interior down right away. Its dry now and no visible damage. It feels normal to the touch. Do you think the mb tex will be ok. And is mothers vinyl cleaner ok to use?
-Matt
-Matt
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I cannot see that a light shower of rain could hurt MB Tex as the material does not absorb water.
However heavy rain may soak into the foam via the breather holes which will take longer to dry.
I would let the car interior vent as much as possible with all the windows down in the sun & open air. If you thought it was really wet I would use a fan to help dry everything.
Monitor for wet smells.
However heavy rain may soak into the foam via the breather holes which will take longer to dry.
I would let the car interior vent as much as possible with all the windows down in the sun & open air. If you thought it was really wet I would use a fan to help dry everything.
Monitor for wet smells.
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I cannot see that a light shower of rain could hurt MB Tex as the material does not absorb water.
However heavy rain may soak into the foam via the breather holes which will take longer to dry.
I would let the car interior vent as much as possible with all the windows down in the sun & open air. If you thought it was really wet I would use a fan to help dry everything.
Monitor for wet smells.
However heavy rain may soak into the foam via the breather holes which will take longer to dry.
I would let the car interior vent as much as possible with all the windows down in the sun & open air. If you thought it was really wet I would use a fan to help dry everything.
Monitor for wet smells.
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2012 C300
Thanks guys. I work for an oil company and we have these super absorbant rags used for oil spills and it worked great ran the heat as well and car seems fine. Should I worry about the electronics at all? I checked seat heaters and they seem ok. Im glad I have mbtex and not real leather.
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If it was light rain, don't worry about it.
If all your electronics in your seats are still working now, after it's mostly if not completely dried, then you're fine.
Yes! MBtex is good... Not what is used to be so I've been told, but I love mine too...
... Except it's cracking on my drivers seat...
New seat time uh oh... Haha.
There is a thread here somewhere about MBtex where people mention a few good cleaners to use!
If all your electronics in your seats are still working now, after it's mostly if not completely dried, then you're fine.
Yes! MBtex is good... Not what is used to be so I've been told, but I love mine too...
... Except it's cracking on my drivers seat...
New seat time uh oh... Haha.There is a thread here somewhere about MBtex where people mention a few good cleaners to use!
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2011 C300 Sport Calcite White / Black Anthracite
Hey, im new here and new to mercedes in general. I recently got my first one 2012 c300. Anyway I had my sunroof open slightly and my interior was rained on. Only for about 10 mins. Is the mb tex harmed by a little rain? I know its not good, but i wiped the whole interior down right away. Its dry now and no visible damage. It feels normal to the touch. Do you think the mb tex will be ok. And is mothers vinyl cleaner ok to use?
-Matt
-Matt
I place it in the trunk, acts as an air freshener and removes excess moisture from the interior of the car / trunk.
As for the MBTEX, I keep a set of microfiber towels in the trunk to wipe down the seats / interior if I get caught in a heavy downpour. No issues.
Your interior should be OK as long as no electronics were soaked.
