SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: How to remove wood trim from SL???
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How to remove wood trim from SL???
Hey Guys,
does anyone know or have a DIY on removing the wood trim from the door panels and the dash around the radio safely??? I don't want to damage anything.
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KAMIL
does anyone know or have a DIY on removing the wood trim from the door panels and the dash around the radio safely??? I don't want to damage anything.
Thanks
KAMIL
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Actually, I think he may be right. I'm pretty sure the only way to remove the trim on the doors is to pull out the panel itself. As for the center console, that might be the case also.
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The door panels have to come of, since the wood is attached from the inside with metal "locking rings" sort of...
As for the center console, it does NOT have to be totally removed. Just the sides towards the carpet. One on each side.
And the wood have to be lifted at the back end first!
The gear ***, you just pull the leather over it's head. That reveals the twist mechanism underneath the ***.
The first time this can take a while, but the second time (once you know the drill) it takes about 30 minutes to remove it all,
and 30 minutes to get it back in...
Good luck to you.
Last edited by maxabo; Apr 30, 2010 at 09:24 PM.
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Yeah i agree that does look good, what CF wrap did you buy to do that & does it come in a darker colour ?.
Cost & procedure ?.
Id also like to know if you did the steering wheel & gear shifter as i have the spec option for wood & leather on both.
Thanks
Carl
Cost & procedure ?.
Id also like to know if you did the steering wheel & gear shifter as i have the spec option for wood & leather on both.
Thanks
Carl
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center console removal is not too difficult!
the spiderweb-like cables are the headache ...but overall, it is 2stars out of 5 as difficulty level for a handy man.
click here for a good reference!
SL R230 center console removal
We are also selling the 4 pieces REAL CARBON interior set for $1250 (+shipping) with core exchange now!
3M wrap is another solution, but we have many core returned already have 3M wrap on it, I assume the R230 owners who wanted carbon look would try the wrap first, but in the end, the 3M don't really give you the sleek look of real carbon!
the spiderweb-like cables are the headache ...but overall, it is 2stars out of 5 as difficulty level for a handy man.
click here for a good reference!
SL R230 center console removal
We are also selling the 4 pieces REAL CARBON interior set for $1250 (+shipping) with core exchange now!
3M wrap is another solution, but we have many core returned already have 3M wrap on it, I assume the R230 owners who wanted carbon look would try the wrap first, but in the end, the 3M don't really give you the sleek look of real carbon!
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So, $1,250 + shipping for the real deal or $50 for the DI-NOC 3M Carbon wrap....
Here is my car with the DI-NOC. It's not cheesy at all. It looks like it came from the factory that way. Unless you knew about dinoc you wouldn't know it was a wrap.
Here is my car with the DI-NOC. It's not cheesy at all. It looks like it came from the factory that way. Unless you knew about dinoc you wouldn't know it was a wrap.
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Around how much would a shop charge to do the wrap??? Any ideas??? I'm talking about the center console and the wooden trim on the sides as well.
Let me know what you guys think.
Let me know what you guys think.
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It took me forever to do. It WAS a PITA. I am very meticulous though. It HAS to be perfect. It took me maybe 6 hours from start to finish with a bunch of breaks thrown in and friends coming over....
It was my first time though. I could do it now without breaks in maybe 3 hours but that would be pushing it.
It was my first time though. I could do it now without breaks in maybe 3 hours but that would be pushing it.
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It took me forever to do. It WAS a PITA. I am very meticulous though. It HAS to be perfect. It took me maybe 6 hours from start to finish with a bunch of breaks thrown in and friends coming over....
It was my first time though. I could do it now without breaks in maybe 3 hours but that would be pushing it.
It was my first time though. I could do it now without breaks in maybe 3 hours but that would be pushing it.
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does anyone have a DIY on the side panels??? to remove the wooden trim from there as well??? if you do please post it up. I want to do the sides as well.
