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Old 06-01-2016, 08:46 PM
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Has anyone replaced the center vent cover?
I noticed the other day that the center vent cover is tacky. I found the part on mbpartsworld.com. Has anyone ever removed and replaced it?

EDIT: Found that this is the right part number for my car

2098310444.

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It can be cleaned! Rodney will likely chime in, but as I recall I used 91% rubbing alcohol. Looks like new.
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It can be cleaned! Rodney will likely chime in, but as I recall I used 91% rubbing alcohol. Looks like new.
When you remove the stickiness with alcohol, does it remove the white arrows?

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Nope, and I did not pop off the panel to do it but others did, looks easy.
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I actually used acetone and a microfiber cloth to clean the soft-touch coating off of mine.
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I actually used acetone and a microfiber cloth to clean the soft-touch coating off of mine.
I used this method and it worked great, thanks!
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I too used acetone with micro fiber and it as good as new
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Nail polish remover...stickiness wiped right off!

The arrows are molded in...they wont come off.
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Nail polish remover...stickiness wiped right off!

The arrows are molded in...they wont come off.
Nail polish remover is acetone.
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Actually, there is "non-acetone nail polish remover". My wife has some of that. I didn't try it as I have a big gallon container of acetone in the garage.
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Would the nail polish remover take off the shine of the chrome trim around the panel?
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Remove the panel for cleaning - it just snaps in place. Use a plastic wedge to lift it off.
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white wine works too
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Originally Posted by degeja
white wine works too
Sounds like there's a story to hear abouy that...
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I will probably tape down the chrome trim.

Where are the location of the clips? I am concerned that the clips can be brittle for older cars.
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The clips are on the back side of the panel. They are usually not a problem as they aren't very tightly clipped in place.
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