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SL/R230: Black PLASTIC instrument cluster cover

Old Jan 29, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Question Black PLASTIC instrument cluster cover

Anyway to get some form of covering for this? Looks really ugly. I know the AMGs have a suede style covering. Is there a leather/leatherette covering either factory or aftermarket available? Is the AMG suede style retrofitable? (while keeping the blue instruments?)
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Auraraptor
Anyway to get some form of covering for this? Looks really ugly. I know the AMGs have a suede style covering. Is there a leather/leatherette covering either factory or aftermarket available? Is the AMG suede style retrofitable? (while keeping the blue instruments?)
The AMG has an Alcantara covering. Why not just order one of those from MB?
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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
The AMG has an Alcantara covering. Why not just order one of those from MB?
Hmm can you just order the covering alone?
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Originally Posted by Auraraptor
Hmm can you just order the covering alone?
The only thing you can get is the plastic unit which is already covered in Alcantara.

The one on your car can very easily come off in a matter of seconds.

You just pop the new one on and you are done.

All the cost is in the Alcantara so the cost of the one you throw out is minimal.

Hope this helps.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LovinSL600
The only thing you can get is the plastic unit which is already covered in Alcantara.

The one on your car can very easily come off in a matter of seconds.

You just pop the new one on and you are done.

All the cost is in the Alcantara so the cost of the one you throw out is minimal.

Hope this helps.
It's an easy job. 2 day turnaround. My interior shop can handle it easily. Figure on $150 - 300 depending upon the suede you select.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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Can you guys please post a pic with the AMG cover ? thx.
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