Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
A kit I read about long ago had some kind of colored compound (probably like shoe goo) that went in the crack after some sort of reinforcement material was glued under the damaged area. If the edges can be approximated exactly, I imagine ordinary shoe-goo would work well. Jim may have used it to repair upholstery. Gerry From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Many thanks to all for the suggestions. Also going to try the brushes down in the 240D medallion on the trunk lid which wouldn't clean up with Q-tips. Gerry P.S. Can anyone suggest a kit for patching a small tear in the MB-tex on a seat? .. Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4774 - Release Date: 01/29/12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Not really. To do it right I'd take a heavy piece of canvas or leather and put it behind the tear, and glue it in place with fabric glue. (A rubber-based glue.) Then fill the crack with Leatherique's crack filler and dye (paint) the seat. Might be easiest to apply the patch from behind, which means that it's just as much work as to just replace the seat cover with new. Price of materials to fix it right could run to a substantial fraction of the new cover's price, you should check with Rusty. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Detailing interior
Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Suggestion: Come and do mine. Two of 'em ready for ya. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Detailing interior Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
On Jan 28, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. http://www.303products.com/ Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
303 for sure. I use it liberally in all my cars, and the nice thing is, it has no silicones like Armor-All does. I find it around here at West Marine, which is easier than buying it online. Can't find it at FLAPS, at least I've never been able to. One thing that has worked well for me as far as cleaning windows is the foamy stuff that's recommended for use on window tint. It doesn't streak and is easy to apply. I also keep a 2 natural hair paint brush in my glovebox for touchups. Believe it or not, using this little brush that cost me under a buck makes a big difference in keeping dust and dirt out of all the little nooks and crannies between switches and in the places on the dash and console. Dan On Jan 28, 2012, at 4:48 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jan 28, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. http://www.303products.com/ Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 28 January 2012 16:59, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I use a soft toothbrush for getting the bits of dust out of the switches and other things, along with the vacuum. I'll be sure to keep an eye open for 303 products. Ed 300E I also keep a 2 natural hair paint brush in my glovebox for touchups. Believe it or not, using this little brush that cost me under a buck makes a big difference in keeping dust and dirt out of all the little nooks and crannies between switches and in the places on the dash and console. Dan On Jan 28, 2012, at 4:48 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jan 28, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. http://www.303products.com/ Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Brushes are great for getting stuff out of seams etc. Griots garage used to sell interior detailing brushes. They were basically your typical basting brush resold as a detailing tool. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 5:13 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: On 28 January 2012 16:59, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I use a soft toothbrush for getting the bits of dust out of the switches and other things, along with the vacuum. I'll be sure to keep an eye open for 303 products. Ed 300E I also keep a 2 natural hair paint brush in my glovebox for touchups. Believe it or not, using this little brush that cost me under a buck makes a big difference in keeping dust and dirt out of all the little nooks and crannies between switches and in the places on the dash and console. Dan On Jan 28, 2012, at 4:48 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jan 28, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. http://www.303products.com/ Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I find another great source is the cosmetic counter at your local drugstore. All sizes and different textures of applicator brushes for women's cosmetics, though I must admit, I'm not that fussy anymore. A toothbrush and vacuum pretty much does it these days. Anything more, and the first time I roll the window down, all that hard work is pretty much down the drain in seconds. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 17:16, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Brushes are great for getting stuff out of seams etc. Griots garage used to sell interior detailing brushes. They were basically your typical basting brush resold as a detailing tool. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 5:13 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: On 28 January 2012 16:59, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I use a soft toothbrush for getting the bits of dust out of the switches and other things, along with the vacuum. I'll be sure to keep an eye open for 303 products. Ed 300E I also keep a 2 natural hair paint brush in my glovebox for touchups. Believe it or not, using this little brush that cost me under a buck makes a big difference in keeping dust and dirt out of all the little nooks and crannies between switches and in the places on the dash and console. Dan On Jan 28, 2012, at 4:48 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jan 28, 2012, at 1:46 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. http://www.303products.com/ Rick Sent from my distant extension of A.G. Bell's invention ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior
Shammy - also known as chamois? ;))) Either way, I used to have coupla large ones that worked nicely for wiping the car down after washing to prevent water spotting. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I agree w/RK's suggestion, unless you care for the greasy kid stuff (i.e., Armorall): http://www.303products.com/ G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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One comment: The original finish on everything in the interior (dash board, seats, etc) is a matte finish, not shiny. If you're using a product that shines, its trying to simulate something that isn't there. For all my interior work, I used Xtra Duty: http://www.carbrite.com/Products/Interior-Care/Cleaners/Fabric-Care/Carpet---Upholstery-Cleaners/Xtra-Duty.aspx This is what many local Mercedes dealers use. It actually cleans (by lifting dirt) and leaves the original matte finish as it should be. Its excellent on MB Tex and modern leathers, but I use it sparingly on older leathers as it might lift the dye. I very much dislike armorall... Jaime On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 2:39 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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There you go, that's the word I was looking for!! ;-) lol We made fun over the last day of what the Americans do to the English language. Now they're going to be saying, look at that idiot Canadian, he can't even spell chamois! lol Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 18:20, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Shammy - also known as chamois? ;))) Either way, I used to have coupla large ones that worked nicely for wiping the car down after washing to prevent water spotting. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Armorall kills everything. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've read that it does prevents cracking and checking on tires, by pulling the various polymers to the surface. I don't worry about it on tires, as tires aren't kept that long, but I know it's not so great to use on interior parts. When I use it, I do cut it 50/50 with water, and I find it helps to take that fake shine off it too. I'm sure there are better things out there, I just have explored them yet. I should see if I can find some of the 303 products for plastic and rubber. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 18:44, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Armorall kills everything. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:49:05 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I'm sure there are better things out there, I just have [not] explored them yet. I should see if I can find some of the 303 products for plastic and rubber. From what I have heard, the 303 products are the better things for which you are looking. I need to buy some of them myself. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I was trying to be nice. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior There you go, that's the word I was looking for!! ;-) lol We made fun over the last day of what the Americans do to the English language. Now they're going to be saying, look at that idiot Canadian, he can't even spell chamois! lol Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 18:20, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Shammy - also known as chamois? ;))) Either way, I used to have coupla large ones that worked nicely for wiping the car down after washing to prevent water spotting. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It seems to be pretty well known in the car world that armorall is detrimental. I wonder why they just don't change their formula. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 6:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Armorall kills everything. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jan 28, 2012, at 5:21 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: - also known as chamois? ;))) Okay. I know that ; = a wink, = a nose, ) = a smile, but what is ))? A double chin? I recall a photo of you next to a grandfather clock you built Wilton. You had no double chin. For that matter, you looked damn fit for a man of your maturity. ;) Rick Who's double chin is hidden by a beard. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yep. Might as well do the inside as well as the outside. (g) Gerry From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Suggestion: Come and do mine. Two of 'em ready for ya. ;))) Wilton Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Maybe, a bigger grin. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior On Jan 28, 2012, at 5:21 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: - also known as chamois? ;))) Okay. I know that ; = a wink, = a nose, ) = a smile, but what is ))? A double chin? I recall a photo of you next to a grandfather clock you built Wilton. You had no double chin. For that matter, you looked damn fit for a man of your maturity. ;) Rick Who's double chin is hidden by a beard. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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They recently have changed the formula, according to the last jug I bought. I'm more jell like now. I doesn't run all over the rims like the old stuff, and doesn't have the funny shine to it, like the original. Before this, I was using their formula that was more natural looking(can't remember the name, low gloss?), but it was still runny like the original. I'm not sure just how they've changed the formula, or if it now works in a different way than before. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 20:11, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It seems to be pretty well known in the car world that armorall is detrimental. I wonder why they just don't change their formula. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 6:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Armorall kills everything. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:39 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You're always nice Wilton, a proper Southern Gent! :-) Even when pointing out, I can't spell. ;-) hee hee Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 19:44, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I was trying to be nice. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior There you go, that's the word I was looking for!! ;-) lol We made fun over the last day of what the Americans do to the English language. Now they're going to be saying, look at that idiot Canadian, he can't even spell chamois! lol Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 18:20, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Shammy - also known as chamois? ;))) Either way, I used to have coupla large ones that worked nicely for wiping the car down after washing to prevent water spotting. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/** archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_** okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/**mailman/**listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.* *comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_** okiebenz.comhttp://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo
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I've read this advice elsewhere. I'd seen Pledge or other dusters recommended for the job. I just clean with windex. As I wash the windows I keep the wet paper towels handy and wipe down everything else with them. -Curt Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:39:34 -0700 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior Message-ID: 20120128163934.ca1e8e88.diese...@pisquared.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE ARMORALL ON DARK BLUE W123 DASHBOARDS! It will leach the plasticizers out of them and cause them to chalk and crack severly. I do not know about other colors, but Armorall kills dark blue dashboards. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I know you can spell; just had to yank your chain a bit. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior You're always nice Wilton, a proper Southern Gent! :-) Even when pointing out, I can't spell. ;-) hee hee Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 19:44, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I was trying to be nice. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior There you go, that's the word I was looking for!! ;-) lol We made fun over the last day of what the Americans do to the English language. Now they're going to be saying, look at that idiot Canadian, he can't even spell chamois! lol Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 18:20, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Shammy - also known as chamois? ;))) Either way, I used to have coupla large ones that worked nicely for wiping the car down after washing to prevent water spotting. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detailing interior The interior on my 300E is quite light, so it shows dirt and marks easily. The car was always well kept, but when I first got it, I gave it a good going over all the same. It was a non smoker car, so nothing too bad to deal with. I'm sure it was the type of car that was through the car wash once or twice a week, and a vacuuming to go along with it. Anyway, I used water and a mild soap, along with one of those surgical scrub up brushes. Very fine plastic bristles. I would lightly do a section, then towel is off with paper towel. Even though the car looks quite clean when I started, it was amazing to see just how much dirt still came off. I did all the plastic bits, and MBtex the same way. I then treated the dash and other similar parts with plain old Armorall. I spray the Armorall onto various size sponges, and then apply that way, I never spray it directly onto any surface, other than tire sidewalls. The wood is treated with a Johnson's hard wax paste. Allow to dry, and buff with a soft cloth. Pledge for touch-ups. One thing I never use, is Windex on the glass. Might just be me, but I always have bad luck with it. I find it very streaky. I just use a shammy (sp) with warm water, on both the interior and exterior sides of the glass. Find it works well, but if the glass was dirty, I would first use some soap based cleaner on the exterior. If you smoke, Windex or some other ammonia type thing might work, to help cut the tar first. Ed 300E On 28 January 2012 14:39, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/** archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_** okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/**mailman/**listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.* *comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_** okiebenz.comhttp://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.**okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/**mercedes_okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.**com/archive/ http
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Many thanks to all for the suggestions. Also going to try the brushes down in the 240D medallion on the trunk lid which wouldn't clean up with Q-tips. Gerry P.S. Can anyone suggest a kit for patching a small tear in the MB-tex on a seat? .. Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 28, 2012, at 10:26 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Many thanks to all for the suggestions. Also going to try the brushes down in the 240D medallion on the trunk lid which wouldn't clean up with Q-tips. Gerry P.S. Can anyone suggest a kit for patching a small tear in the MB-tex on a seat? .. Now that the outside of the '83 240D is waxed, (already had a compliment on it), the inside is next. All suggestions appreciated; especially about preservatives for the plastic parts. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:47:36 -0800 (PST) Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Though it would probably function very well mechanically, getting it smooth and matching the Tex would be very difficult. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Craig wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:47:36 -0800 (PST) Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Though it would probably function very well mechanically, getting it smooth and matching the Tex would be very difficult. Didn't we just discuss Leatherique crack filler in the Rusty's wife's new W210 thread? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I think there are several places that offer such repairs, that will come right to your house. I've seen the trucks around...they offer leather, vinyl, dash, repairs. They would probably be your best bet for getting the colour, and texture right. As with the guys who replace windshields at your home, the price for the same work can really vary, so I'm sure you could call around and get a pretty good deal on the seat. If you want to do it yourself, you can always go to the boneyard and get some old MBtex to experiment with, and get a feel for getting the texture right. Ed 300E On 29 January 2012 00:40, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:47:36 -0800 (PST) Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Would shoe goo be a good option to repair a tear? Though it would probably function very well mechanically, getting it smooth and matching the Tex would be very difficult. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
