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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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So, Long story long. My car went to the dealer for backup cam and COMAND software updates, and some minor body work. went to pick up the car and before I even sat in the drivers seat I noticed a shiny spot on the steering wheel. It was epoxy or super glue of some kind. dealer tried to clean it on the spot but it tore up some material, so they are replacing the steering wheel no questions asked, but here is the question.

With the sport steering wheel, what material is the top of the wheel? is it leather? MB Tex? it is not textured like leather.

Today I noticed the same epoxy is on the driver side door card as well above the arm rest area. What material is this made of? should I be having the dealer replace this as well?
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Today I noticed the same epoxy is on the driver side door card as well above the arm rest area. What material is this made of? should I be having the dealer replace this as well?
Yes dealer should replace all areas in question.
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I'll ensure they replace the door card then too...

Any idea on the materials used in those two places?

Thanks for the reply
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Originally Posted by jmikolich
I'll ensure they replace the door card then too...

Any idea on the materials used in those two places?

Thanks for the reply
Steering wheel is leather. The door car depends on interior and what part of the door you are talking about.
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Steering wheel is leather. The door car depends on interior and what part of the door you are talking about.
The full wheel is leather? despite the different textures?

It is a 2010 E350 P1 Black Wood interior, not leather MB Tex seats. Not sure what other info is needed to know what the door card material is.

The part of the door I'm talking about is located above the panel where the window switches are but below the wood accent panel. In the area that is illuminated by the amber lights when dark.
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The full wheel is leather? despite the different textures?

It is a 2010 E350 P1 Black Wood interior, not leather MB Tex seats. Not sure what other info is needed to know what the door card material is.

The part of the door I'm talking about is located above the panel where the window switches are but below the wood accent panel. In the area that is illuminated by the amber lights when dark.
The steering wheel is leather. That would be the only leather on a car with MB-Tex.
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