Replace door handles
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
yeah.... probably won't happen! all other 3 door handles are like new except this one. Drivers side barely got any marks it's like new.. but this passenger side is so worn out! It's probably because of ex-owner's wife!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 3,133
Likes: 134
From: Down Unda
W204 C63 AMG, W212 E250 CGI, C207 E250 CGI
my rear right side is the same, but that was my fault as i used a strong cleaning solution once. not as bad as yours, im sorry to say but its still noticeable. your best bet would be to find a wrecker and replace the whole siding.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
nahh.. that would be too much of a hassle and $. I think i'll try some leather products.. it's not that bad i mean it doesn't bother.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
i think im going to try this one without protectant
(two separate bottles)
there's 3 mixtures in 1 bottle sells at autozone but 3rd one is Vanylex which meant to protect.. But it adds this layer of greasy crap which you don't need(well at least i don't) it'll make leather shiny,greasy.. and stiff. Going to look like 80s car interior. Dont use protectant products in your Mercedes leather interior .
(two separate bottles)
there's 3 mixtures in 1 bottle sells at autozone but 3rd one is Vanylex which meant to protect.. But it adds this layer of greasy crap which you don't need(well at least i don't) it'll make leather shiny,greasy.. and stiff. Going to look like 80s car interior. Dont use protectant products in your Mercedes leather interior .
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,365
Likes: 61
2006 E320 CDI 2014 C63 507 Coupe 2012 E550 4M 2016 E63s Wagon
You might be supprised at the cost to replace one of those. Interior peices aren't that expensive. I saw the parts on EPC A211 270 06 28 or A211 270 08 28 but there are lots of option/color codes so you need your vin to get the right one.
A cheaper alternative might be to have one of those leather repair guys touch it up (basically air-brush over the affected area).
A cheaper alternative might be to have one of those leather repair guys touch it up (basically air-brush over the affected area).
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
yeahh it needs something to rebuild the damaged area. I found some cream this might restore or a least make the faded area match the original interior color
Last edited by despicable merc; Jul 17, 2014 at 12:57 PM.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 204
Likes: 2
E320
Ok.. Here's update on my door handle. I did mess up like and idiot.. But so far its ok and can be fixed later on.
First :
I bought a can of spray paint for leather called Meltonian(leather paint) you can buy it online but it would be hard to choose the color. I suggest find it at some shoe repair stores because they usually have more than one Grey color(dark, light)
Second: ( personally i didn't follow any of it because i was dumb and was rushing like an idiot)
Get masking tape, a bottle of alcohol, paper towel, garbage bags.
Third: Begin to prepare the area you want to paint.. I say the whole door handle should be painted because its not going to match the color anyway. Mask everything around door handle. Trims, Window switch, i mean just to be safe cover the whole door with various stuff i mean garbage bags, paper anything you think would work best to protect the door from spray paint. Rub the area with alcohol. You can go crazy it'll take away old paint(u can leave it if you want.. i did)
Fourth : Begin to paint.. Fallow the instructions (i was never good with the spay paint so that's why i messed it up) shake it well before painting and hold the nozzle 10 inches away(i suggest watching YouTube clips on how to use spray paint) Block open access to the interior with the garbage bag.. Because when you going to spray some of it might get in the interior its not going paint anything inside but it might leave some smell... I mean separate interior from the door using garbage bags.
Fifth : Enjoy!
As you can see i painted that leather trim.. But i was able to take or at least faded it with alcohol.
First :
I bought a can of spray paint for leather called Meltonian(leather paint) you can buy it online but it would be hard to choose the color. I suggest find it at some shoe repair stores because they usually have more than one Grey color(dark, light)
Second: ( personally i didn't follow any of it because i was dumb and was rushing like an idiot)
Get masking tape, a bottle of alcohol, paper towel, garbage bags.
Third: Begin to prepare the area you want to paint.. I say the whole door handle should be painted because its not going to match the color anyway. Mask everything around door handle. Trims, Window switch, i mean just to be safe cover the whole door with various stuff i mean garbage bags, paper anything you think would work best to protect the door from spray paint. Rub the area with alcohol. You can go crazy it'll take away old paint(u can leave it if you want.. i did)
Fourth : Begin to paint.. Fallow the instructions (i was never good with the spay paint so that's why i messed it up) shake it well before painting and hold the nozzle 10 inches away(i suggest watching YouTube clips on how to use spray paint) Block open access to the interior with the garbage bag.. Because when you going to spray some of it might get in the interior its not going paint anything inside but it might leave some smell... I mean separate interior from the door using garbage bags.
Fifth : Enjoy!
As you can see i painted that leather trim.. But i was able to take or at least faded it with alcohol.
