Just brought home my 2007 CLK cabrio
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2009 MB CLK 350
Just brought home my 2007 CLK cabrio
Checking in for the first time and already looking for direction / guidance. The front portion of the cream leather drivers seat bottom has dark stains that are likely (?) from tanning lotion or dye. I need to get the color code for the seats to order the right dye. Is this code imbedded in the VIN or where does it reside?
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Welcome if you have an upholstery shop near you, you may not have to re-stain the seat. They may be able to take the dark color out. If you call over to a Mercedes benz dealer they might be able to recommend a shop. Should be under $100.
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The color is called stone. There is probably a color code, but most leather dye places I've seen don't work that way. They don't have a comprehensive set of formulas to mix interior colors like exterior paint. You end up having to send a sample for them to match. But have you tried cleaning the spots? Try that before dying as a last resort. It will never be as good.
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2009 MB CLK 350
So far, no luck with cleaning
I have tried leather cleaner, alcohol and mineral spirits but nothing seems to touch the dark stains. Maybe the leather repair shops have a special cleaner that would do the job before I resort to a dye.
