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Old 07-02-2010, 05:48 PM
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Armrest Bubbles...who's got 'em and what to do?

I searched to no avail.

Lately I've been noticing others with the clamshell style armrest have the same bubbling problem I do (where an air bubble develops seemingly just below the top layer of material on the armrest--mine is the one spot I put my elbow on--as expected).

Anyone know a fix?
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Big thread here on W211 forum: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...aminating.html
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^thanks, I'll check it out.

don't know why i didn't search "delaminating" lol

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thanks even i have the same issue
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I just got a reppalcement, it was about $200 and easy to do.
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i just tired the heat gun trick it didnot work in fact it made it worse
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i just tired the heat gun trick it didnot work in fact it made it worse
Yikes, I was going to try this but now I'm not sure. Did you follow all the steps (i.e. apply heat and then ice immediately after) or just apply the heat?
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heat and ice
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I just got a reppalcement, it was about $200 and easy to do.
Where did you buy the replacement? Contact info?
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i just did the heat/ice method yesterday and (no jinx) it still looks like new today. i'm keeping my fingers crossed that it stays, but i'll post updates if not.

btw...i used a VERY hot blowdryer (i'm glad i got some use out of my wife's ridiclously expensive blowdryer) for 10-15 seconds and a cold compress pack for 30-45 seconds (I pressed the pack firmly against the surface).

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