SyberSaint

Hello all,

Both of my door arm rests are wavy/disfigured. Has anyone else seen this, or does anyone know what may have caused this condition? I will probably be replacing them. Can someone please recommend a good salvage yard that specializes in SLs. I have the tan and brown interior.

Thank you,

Dale

docsout

Yes, had same problem with my '13SL armrests. Cashmere. Replaced.

Utopia Texas

Wonder if it is related to sunlight/heat exposure or just a poor batch of polymer? Maybe certain colors?

Wolfman

I have to assume that there is some manufacturing issue. Have problems even visualizing it because all our R231's armrests stayed like new.
All were nappa leather on our cars

docsout

Special order car. R231. Fully dressed sans MBC. No explanation. Possibly subtropical UV rays. But, garage kept, used only as a city car by wife, hand washed weekly, polished and waxed biannually.

docsout

Same thing with split bottom seatcover on driver's side. Same car.

Wolfman

Could be that or excessive humidity coupled with a lot of heat.
I have seen issues like that only on the W221 S-Class armrests/center rests.