Waxing the wood
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Waxing the wood
No, not that wood, I want to remove the wood inlay that surrounds the gear selector, window buttons...and wax it to remove the fine scratches. Yes, I am on a two week vacation. 
Question is, do the buttons detach from it simply. I don't want to remove it until I know what it involves. Thanks.
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Only screws are holding ashtray
Everthing onconsole then just lifts off, and then you unclip the switch unit from underneath.
The four window switches and the mirror switch are all one unit.
Everthing onconsole then just lifts off, and then you unclip the switch unit from underneath.
The four window switches and the mirror switch are all one unit.
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Have you checked the detailing forum to see what is the best wax to use? I have wanted to do the same thing, but no one seems to know for sure what MB uses to coat the wood for the glossy finish. I am curious what you plan to use and how well it works.
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I dunno if it's real wood! I've owned two W124's and there you had real wood, on the W210 it looks like cast metal on the backside and the 'wood' layer is extremely thin...
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I used Meguiars NXT synth wax due to its high temp resistence. I would love to use a good carnuba but it would quickly melt off with the high interior temp. It polished up very well. The scratches are nearly invisible. Well worth the time. I don't think it will last more than a month but its very easy to do so its worth it to me. Thanks
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Lancelot, did you see any way we can measure the thickness? Thanks in advance if you know or have done this.
I know the W210 wood is real, but I don't know how thick it is. Someone was explaining once that MB is very careful to use the wood from the same tree on a particular car so that the grain will match as closely as nature will allow. I wish I could remember where I heard/read that, but I cannot.
I know the W210 wood is real, but I don't know how thick it is. Someone was explaining once that MB is very careful to use the wood from the same tree on a particular car so that the grain will match as closely as nature will allow. I wish I could remember where I heard/read that, but I cannot.
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Guys, c'mon. Plastic wood in a Benz?? Trust me, things haven't gotten that bad 
Here's the product (or any other hi grade carnauba):
Here's the product (or any other hi grade carnauba):
Description: Body components made of PVC, polypropylene, fiberglass, polyurethane and ABS require paint with a vinyl base for flexibility. Detail is an oil-rich feeding product with 38% Carnauba that restores original moisture and seals the paint with a hard-cured yet flexible finish. Works great on interior wood trim too! 2 oz.
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Daggone it, I looked at a couple of places today and no one had this. All I could find was their liquid wax for about $14/bottle. I did find their website easily enough but the "find a dealer" link did not work. I saw where we can order directly from them though, and I might resort to that. Thanks for the tip uberwgn.
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Sorry about that.
I've got a tiny jar of this stuff that I've had for years. Does an awesome job and is very easy to use. Again, any pure carnauba paste would be comparable if you've already got something sitting on your shelves.
I've got a tiny jar of this stuff that I've had for years. Does an awesome job and is very easy to use. Again, any pure carnauba paste would be comparable if you've already got something sitting on your shelves.
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This should be moved to 'Detailing & Automotive Care'
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No problem uberwgn, I think they offer it on their website. I haven't tried Advanced Auto Parts yet; the places that didn't have it were WalMart and AutoZone. If it's still available at all, it will be on the website. I didn't see anything labelled "carnuba paste" either, but I was focusing on Zymol so I might have overlooked some other brand.
