SLK/R170: SLK Interior
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From: Atlanta
2001 SLK230
SLK Interior
I have a 2001 SLK230 with the two tone interior. The tan part on the console is starting to peel. Its not that bad but I can definitly notice it. What can I do to fix this problem. Any ideas???
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From: Canyon, TX
'07 SL55 AMG, '00/'04 SLK230 Designo Copper, '18 GMC Acadia Denali AWD
Hey again!
Try this link for starters...compliments of Bazzle.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...slk-230-a.html
I can't get to it from my work computer...darn I.T. geeks!
Kevin
Try this link for starters...compliments of Bazzle.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...slk-230-a.html
I can't get to it from my work computer...darn I.T. geeks!
Kevin
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Texas
98 Slk 230
Interior Paint fix
Greetings,
I had the same problem with an all black interior. Lived with it for 2 or 3 years. Looked terrible. Went to a reliable body shop in town, got a quote of almost $500 to re-paint the console. Called the nearest MB dealer in Lubbock TX and a private individual from there could repair almost anything in the interior (specializes in leather repair). This dealer uses him a lot.
To make this long story a little shorter (sorry) he drove `120miles to repair my interior and charged me $85.00! I almost fell over!!! No one else in Amarillo, TX did this, so he would come here every couple of weeks when he got enough requests.
So, someone who knows his technique in your area can probably fix yours inexpensively as well.
It doesn't look perfect, but it looks a hell of a lot better than it did. I'm very pleased with it.
Good luck.........Quick..
I had the same problem with an all black interior. Lived with it for 2 or 3 years. Looked terrible. Went to a reliable body shop in town, got a quote of almost $500 to re-paint the console. Called the nearest MB dealer in Lubbock TX and a private individual from there could repair almost anything in the interior (specializes in leather repair). This dealer uses him a lot.
To make this long story a little shorter (sorry) he drove `120miles to repair my interior and charged me $85.00! I almost fell over!!! No one else in Amarillo, TX did this, so he would come here every couple of weeks when he got enough requests.
So, someone who knows his technique in your area can probably fix yours inexpensively as well.
It doesn't look perfect, but it looks a hell of a lot better than it did. I'm very pleased with it.
Good luck.........Quick..
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Miami, Maracaibo, Bogota
not stock.
I have the tan / black interior.... my entire console is peeling, and the bottom is black as dyou all know...so it looks B.A.D! Ive decided that for now, it would be better to just finish peeling ALL the painted parts and leave them in there natural black finish..... it will look cleaner, and for now fix the problem (permenantly)... if I ever get around it, I would love to wrap everything in suede or leather.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Canyon, TX
'07 SL55 AMG, '00/'04 SLK230 Designo Copper, '18 GMC Acadia Denali AWD
Peeling console solution
Checkout this thread. It's the best idea if you want to keep that OEM look.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...slk-230-a.html
Good Luck!
Kevin
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...slk-230-a.html
Good Luck!
Kevin
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From: Bowling Green, KY
2004 Oxford Green BMW 530i SMG
Its a very common issue. I picked up a '99 SLK230 with the oyster interior and the console looked nappy as hell with only 10k (verified by carfax) on the odometer. I got a great deal on the car, but in the end I just traded up for a year newer with solid seats...I like the look of the oyster better, but its its just going to peel like, I'll stick with the black
