center arm rest delaminating
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2004 E 500 2015 Sprinter Crew Van 2014 E 350 Sport
center arm rest delaminating
A big bubble has developed on the center console arm rest on the right half.
Is it possible to repair this or does it require a new part?
I can not figure out how to take it apart, if I could I could most likely glue it back down with contact cement. Has anyone done this? Is there pictures on how to get it apart?
E500 2004
Is it possible to repair this or does it require a new part?
I can not figure out how to take it apart, if I could I could most likely glue it back down with contact cement. Has anyone done this? Is there pictures on how to get it apart?
E500 2004
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A big bubble has developed on the center console arm rest on the right half.
Is it possible to repair this or does it require a new part?
I can not figure out how to take it apart, if I could I could most likely glue it back down with contact cement. Has anyone done this? Is there pictures on how to get it apart?
E500 2004
Is it possible to repair this or does it require a new part?
I can not figure out how to take it apart, if I could I could most likely glue it back down with contact cement. Has anyone done this? Is there pictures on how to get it apart?
E500 2004
But more to come.
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I have the same issue in my '04... I am somewhat happy to hear that I'm alone in this issue, but not necessarily happy to know that it'll require some tear-down (probably) to fix the problem. Please let me know if you guys find a "simple" way to correct this...
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I have a very small hypo needle. I am considering using "model airplane" very thin "water consistency" super glue injected into the armrest. The down side is it gets hard and might not flex, then cause the cover to crack. Removal and spray of 3M contact cement will allow flex and not crack.
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I thought about the needel approach but the leather is streched and would wrinkel when you tried to glue it down. Also there will be a hole. The best way is to re strech the whole piece.
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You are correct which is why I am still looking for a method. I agree I have covered many aircraft wings with fabric and doing the entire piece where it can be stretched even is the best way.
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I saw this a couple of years ago on this or a similar forum. Take a heat gun and carefully heat up the area. The intent is to shrink the leather. After the area is hot, take an ice cube and rub around the area. Have a towel handy to wipe up the water from the melting ice. Sometimes after sitting in the hot sun for a while, the bubble appears again. Then just try the ice cube alone.
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2003 e500
Ugh...I have an 2003 e500 and have the same problem. It's about the size of a quarter right now but getting bigger. It looks like an air bubble. I'm looking into local upholstery guys to see what they can do.
Also, started feeling my car stuttering around the 1500 rpm mark. Scared it is the glycol issue...
Also, started feeling my car stuttering around the 1500 rpm mark. Scared it is the glycol issue...
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Just do a search, you'll find tons of information, but here is a thread to get you started:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...-symptoms.html
But let's not get off topic....
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...-symptoms.html
But let's not get off topic....
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Bubble trouble
I am going to have to some how disassemble the cover to re glue the leather back into position. Ill let you know how it goes.
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00 W210 E430 Sport, 04 W211 E500 4matic Sport
Have the same problem in my 04 E500, bubble in the center console right side arm rest. Hope someone comes up with a solution. I was thinking about taking it to an upholstery shop.
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Just spoke to an MB service manager today that said it is a very common problem. So common they use a 3rd party mobile repair shop that frequents the dealer for that problem. I'm going to get a quote to see how much he'll charge to fix the bubble.
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that decided to push me through a stop light. So nice of him to volunteer to repaint the rear of the car
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Anyone with interior problems in the L.I. area might want to check this very busy (as seen on TV) place out: http://www.autointeriors.biz/
