2013LBCoupe

More greetings...

Both my Chrome Right Side Seat Back Handles have had the chrome peel back from the housing. There are replacements here: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/266161972210

I am thinking better to find another method rather than the pricey replacements which will eventually have the same issue in the future. It is also a hazard as the peeled back chrome is razor sharp.

I was thinking of completely removing the chrome and glueing leather or another material over the handle. Any other solution, accessory, or ideas out there?

Thanks.

ibbij

See the longer thread on the topic at link below. Thick packaging tape worked well for me and kept chrome in place as it has not fully peeled off. You could also buy metallic craft tape and do it yourself if the chrome already came off.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...ml#post8536459

2013LBCoupe

@ibbij , thanks for the direction to that thread...lots of great info. I am going to call my dealership and then Mercedes Head Office if they are not helpful in a cost-repair for me. This is a dangerous glitch as I too have had cuts. If they fail to replace them, I will be looking for other alternatives and will keep this group updated on the outcome.

pca7ggr

I’ve had 3M Scotch packing tape securing my passenger side release handle’s chrome (that had started peeling) for several years. Quick easy fix.

The replacement part is no better than the original.

my $.02 worth.

2013LBCoupe

I thought the same...was hoping they may have made some improvement or at least I could find a way to use some adhesive to better keep the chrome in place.
One of my idea is remove all the chrome and replace it with leather --- if there is a good enough adhesive to keep it in place.

Snarla

I think that covering them in leather is a tasteful and practical choice! If mine are to start to peel....I will attempt just that.

yup,

Mark

2013LBCoupe

@Snarla Sounds good...I am hoping I will get the replacement from Mercedes Benz --- I have sent them off an email after my dealership refused to fix them --- car is 10 years old they said and no longer under warranty. I also asked them to consider it an expection from a safety perspective? They declined.

I am hoping this humanely crafted email will stir Head Office into an exception.

I also included the same peeling on the steering wheel --- that is not as easy to tape and can be more hazardous given ones focus at the wheel.

Regardless I am looking into the leather option ...looking for the right glue/adhesive.

Thanks All...