What do you guys use on the natural grain wood trim?

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Apr 8, 2020 | 04:49 PM
  #1  
What do you guys use on the natural grain wood trim?
For cleaning?
For conditioning?
I have the natural grain grey oak and was curious since this is my first MB without the lacquered wood trim.
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Apr 8, 2020 | 06:24 PM
  #2  
its plastic so you could use any plastic trim stuff you life and a microfiber cloth, the thicker side.
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Apr 8, 2020 | 06:35 PM
  #3  
Quote: its plastic so you could use any plastic trim stuff you life and a microfiber cloth, the thicker side.

No. It's natural grain grey oak trim on the console and doors..Every W205 has wood except for the AMG ones with carbon.
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Apr 8, 2020 | 07:12 PM
  #4  
Any non-ammonia/non-oily cleaner - spray on a microfiber towel - and use the damp towel to wipe clean.

1. Cheapest - Sprayway Non-Ammonia Glass Cleaner (cheapest generic glass cleaner available about anywhere) - I do not trust it on LCD screens though

2. Any LCD Screen Cleaner - which is Non-Ammonia/Non-Alcohol - safe for anything - but when you clean a LCD screen make sure you have a "soft" microfiber towel and/or that the towel is clean... easy to pick up scratches otherwise

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Apr 8, 2020 | 07:18 PM
  #5  
Quote: Any non-ammonia/non-oily cleaner - spray on a microfiber towel - and use the damp towel to wipe clean.

1. Cheapest - Sprayway Non-Ammonia Glass Cleaner (cheapest generic glass cleaner available about anywhere) - I do not trust it on LCD screens though

2. Any LCD Screen Cleaner - which is Non-Ammonia/Non-Alcohol - safe for anything - but when you clean a LCD screen make sure you have a "soft" microfiber towel and/or that the towel is clean... easy to pick up scratches otherwise
I'm asking about the wood. Not the plastic or LCD.
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Apr 8, 2020 | 09:35 PM
  #6  
I answered you about the Wood Trim... it has a nano-finish.. you don't use Pledge.. you don't use Armorall.. etc.. you use a Non-Ammonia or Non-Ammonia/Non-Alcohol Cleaner.. dampen the cloth with the cleaner and wipe clean... EZ Peazey
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Apr 8, 2020 | 10:12 PM
  #7  
Quote: No. It's natural grain grey oak trim on the console and doors..Every W205 has wood except for the AMG ones with carbon.
The wood trim has a heavy coating of polyurethane "varnish" that needs no special treatment. No conditioning; that's for oil finishes on some furniture.
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Apr 8, 2020 | 10:14 PM
  #8  
Quote: I answered you about the Wood Trim... it has a nano-finish.. you don't use Pledge.. you don't use Armorall.. etc.. you use a Non-Ammonia or Non-Ammonia/Non-Alcohol Cleaner.. dampen the cloth with the cleaner and wipe clean... EZ Peazey
This. It's not that complicated. The grey ash is an actual paint on a thin wood veneer, not a stain. Can use any mild cleaner. Heck, you could use a wet cloth and clean it.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 02:22 PM
  #9  
BMW cockpit care is excellent - made for use on open pore wood, and all plastic or brushed metal surfaces. Better than the Mercedes branded product.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 02:25 PM
  #10  
Interesting. Three different answers as to the wood finish: nano finish, polyurethane varnish, and paint. Logically, two (or all) of you are wrong.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 04:19 PM
  #11  
Actually - they're all right. it's an ultra-thin layer of tinted lacquer over a natural wood veneer.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 04:20 PM
  #12  
Quote: Actually - they're all right. it's an ultra-thin layer of tinted lacquer over a natural wood veneer.
Source?
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:22 PM
  #13  
Quote: Interesting. Three different answers as to the wood finish: nano finish, polyurethane varnish, and paint. Logically, two (or all) of you are wrong.
Since you know that all answers are wrong or 2 as you said, why did you create this thread.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:26 PM
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Quote: Since you know that all answers are wrong or 2 as you said, why did you create this thread.
When you have three different answers, logic dictates that two or three are wrong.

Also, logically your question doesn't make sense.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:27 PM
  #15  
What difference does it make. Just use a mild cleaner. It's not that delicate, it's just a wood veneer.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:31 PM
  #16  
Quote: What difference does it make. Just use a mild cleaner. It's not that delicate, it's just a wood veneer.
Unlike plastic or laquer, wood is a natural product. Improperly treated wood can darken or dry out or suffer other consequences and I want to make sure I avoid that.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:33 PM
  #17  
Well here's what the Owners Manual says:

Quote:
Cleaning genuine wood and trim elements

! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, polishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the surface.
! Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces. The trim pieces have a chrome look but are mostly made of anodized aluminum and can lose their shine if chrome polish is used. Use a damp, lint-free cloth instead when cleaning the trim pieces.

If the chrome-plated trim pieces are very dirty, you can use a chrome polish. If you are unsure as to whether the trim pieces are chrome-plated or not, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
  • Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
  • Trim elements with piano black finish: clean with a soft, damp cloth and a commercially available soap solution.
  • Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning products recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Source: Page 340 of the (2016) C-Class Operator's Manual
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:35 PM
  #18  
Quote: Well here's what the Owners Manual says:



Source: Page 340 of the (2016) C-Class Operator's Manual
Perfect. Thank you. I couldn't find that in my owner's manual.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:47 PM
  #19  
Quote: When you have three different answers, logic dictates that two or three are wrong.

Also, logically your question doesn't make sense.
Someone already told you that all answers are the same. Hence all answers were correct. People were trying to help you, logically you should thank them instead of dictating whose right and whose wrong. Your thread does not make sense.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 06:49 PM
  #20  
Quote: Someone already told you that all answers are the same. Hence all answers were correct. People were trying to help you, logically you should thank them instead of dictating whose right and whose wrong. Your thread does not make sense.
Lol. You must be fun at parties. Thanks for your contribution to the thread.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 07:04 PM
  #21  
Quote: Lol. You must be fun at parties. Thanks for your contribution to the thread.
The fun part is your thread. You ask a question and then you say all of your answers are wrong lol.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 07:06 PM
  #22  
Quote: The fun part is your thread. You ask a question and then you say all of your answers are wrong lol.
Gotta save this one. 🤣🤣🤣

Again...thanks for your contribution to the thread.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 07:07 PM
  #23  
Quote: Unlike plastic or laquer, wood is a natural product. Improperly treated wood can darken or dry out or suffer other consequences and I want to make sure I avoid that.
I've owned dozens of high line cars almost all had wood veneers. Never had an issue. A mild cleaner and you should be good to go.
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Apr 9, 2020 | 07:08 PM
  #24  
Quote: I've owned dozens of high line cars almost all had wood veneers. Never had an issue. A mild cleaner and you should be good to go.
Thank you. I've owned Mercedes cars for almost 40 years but never one with natural grain wood so I wanted to make sure.
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Apr 10, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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Quote: Source?
Chisel. You're welcome.
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