Cleaning/Protecting Wood Trim
08-21-2012, 05:53 PM
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08-21-2012, 07:03 PM
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It's coated wood, so no, oily substances won't work. I've been using plexus, but the other day, I noticed the spray button on the can is turning yellow, which worries me. I may switch to some other type of AIO like Klasse since it has no smell and is easy to work with, and non-abrasive.
08-21-2012, 07:10 PM
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1953 300 Adenauer, 1971 300 SEL 6.3, 1975 600, 1978 450 6.9
The wood trim is actually a thin wood veneer covered in polyurethane or similar clear, hard varnish. Accordingly, you'll want to treat it like any other glossy surface in your car. Clean with a damp cloth and protect with a wax. Do not use any harsh abrasives or chemicals. Do not use polish as it contains abrasives. Use a plastic polish like polywatch to remove surface swirls.
It should never be necessary to use anything other than a damp cloth on your dash or console. While microfiber cloths are fine for hard surfaces, they will damage MB-text so don't use microfiber on seats or doorpanels.
It should never be necessary to use anything other than a damp cloth on your dash or console. While microfiber cloths are fine for hard surfaces, they will damage MB-text so don't use microfiber on seats or doorpanels.
08-21-2012, 11:25 PM
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The wood trim is actually a thin wood veneer covered in polyurethane or similar clear, hard varnish. Accordingly, you'll want to treat it like any other glossy surface in your car. Clean with a damp cloth and protect with a wax. Do not use any harsh abrasives or chemicals. Do not use polish as it contains abrasives. Use a plastic polish like polywatch to remove surface swirls.
It should never be necessary to use anything other than a damp cloth on your dash or console. While microfiber cloths are fine for hard surfaces, they will damage MB-text so don't use microfiber on seats or doorpanels.
It should never be necessary to use anything other than a damp cloth on your dash or console. While microfiber cloths are fine for hard surfaces, they will damage MB-text so don't use microfiber on seats or doorpanels.
08-26-2012, 11:05 AM
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I use a damp, soft cloth to wipe my wood about every 4-6 months. Works fine.
Use Vinylex by Lexol on everything else every 4-6 months. Hard to find and cost a little more, but highly recommended by a "detail" specialist at MBCA a few years ago.
Vinylex is much better than most others as it does not have the oily base and has a very low sheen (if any).
Have MB Tex seats.
Use Vinylex by Lexol on everything else every 4-6 months. Hard to find and cost a little more, but highly recommended by a "detail" specialist at MBCA a few years ago.
Vinylex is much better than most others as it does not have the oily base and has a very low sheen (if any).
Have MB Tex seats.
08-26-2012, 01:56 PM
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I use damped mf cloth on the woods . My seats are not MB tex , they are artico leathers - not genuine but I don't use mf cloth in the leather because of heeds in the forum
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08-27-2012, 05:29 AM
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09-02-2012, 01:18 PM
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Lexol vinylex
I use a damp, soft cloth to wipe my wood about every 4-6 months. Works fine.
Use Vinylex by Lexol on everything else every 4-6 months. Hard to find and cost a little more, but highly recommended by a "detail" specialist at MBCA a few years ago.
Vinylex is much better than most others as it does not have the oily base and has a very low sheen (if any).
Have MB Tex seats.
Use Vinylex by Lexol on everything else every 4-6 months. Hard to find and cost a little more, but highly recommended by a "detail" specialist at MBCA a few years ago.
Vinylex is much better than most others as it does not have the oily base and has a very low sheen (if any).
Have MB Tex seats.
