Chrome Trim on Vents
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me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
[king of the thread-resurrectors strikes again!]
anyone ever find a source for these little pieces?
I forgot my own warning and broke one removing it!
anyone ever find a source for these little pieces?
I forgot my own warning and broke one removing it!
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CLK 240 - 2003
i have 4 vents peeled, and since they are the only chrome parts on the prefacelift dash with a light grey interior, does not bother me @ all...
also for you you guys who really really need to repair that chrome chip
this is ur secret weapon
Embrace yourselves
CHROME DASH TRIM REFINISHING PAINT MARKER PEN
hehe enjoy coloring your interior (& no didnt try it)
also for you you guys who really really need to repair that chrome chip
this is ur secret weapon
Embrace yourselves
CHROME DASH TRIM REFINISHING PAINT MARKER PEN hehe enjoy coloring your interior (& no didnt try it)
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me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
I would've happily tried that, if I didn't break the piece already! I was removing it to try and wrap it with this:
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2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
A solution to this problem has been posted as a DIY-guide here: https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ts-repair.html
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I just painted mine black to match the interior trim. I used Testers flat black paint (for model car tires). It looks better than chipped chrome, but not as good as when new. I did the same for the trim ring around my cupholder.
I've use that "chrome" spray paint before and it does not do looks a as good as the real thing, especially when close to other true chrome surfaces. I've investigated home DIY chroming and found a few options for under $200. It seems you have to paint it with copper, then nickel, then you can do the electroplate. I've also found a few other high-end chrome spray paints that claim "revolutionary technology", but reviews are not good.
One thing to note - other models, including the W203 C-Class, use the same chrome strip. A cheap solution might be to buy a set of used vents (I've seen them for $10 on eBay) and scavenge the trim.
I've use that "chrome" spray paint before and it does not do looks a as good as the real thing, especially when close to other true chrome surfaces. I've investigated home DIY chroming and found a few options for under $200. It seems you have to paint it with copper, then nickel, then you can do the electroplate. I've also found a few other high-end chrome spray paints that claim "revolutionary technology", but reviews are not good.
One thing to note - other models, including the W203 C-Class, use the same chrome strip. A cheap solution might be to buy a set of used vents (I've seen them for $10 on eBay) and scavenge the trim.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
I just painted mine black to match the interior trim. I used Testers flat black paint (for model car tires). It looks better than chipped chrome, but not as good as when new. I did the same for the trim ring around my cupholder.
I've use that "chrome" spray paint before and it does not do looks a as good as the real thing, especially when close to other true chrome surfaces. I've investigated home DIY chroming and found a few options for under $200. It seems you have to paint it with copper, then nickel, then you can do the electroplate. I've also found a few other high-end chrome spray paints that claim "revolutionary technology", but reviews are not good.
One thing to note - other models, including the W203 C-Class, use the same chrome strip. A cheap solution might be to buy a set of used vents (I've seen them for $10 on eBay) and scavenge the trim.
I've use that "chrome" spray paint before and it does not do looks a as good as the real thing, especially when close to other true chrome surfaces. I've investigated home DIY chroming and found a few options for under $200. It seems you have to paint it with copper, then nickel, then you can do the electroplate. I've also found a few other high-end chrome spray paints that claim "revolutionary technology", but reviews are not good.
One thing to note - other models, including the W203 C-Class, use the same chrome strip. A cheap solution might be to buy a set of used vents (I've seen them for $10 on eBay) and scavenge the trim.
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