fabric

Hi Just been sponge washing the hood down on my 2000 clk cab. The previous owner had obv been trying to clean with a jet wash leaving just streaks in the green. Not so bad now i have most of the green washed off but also has now revealed where he had been scrubbing as well, so there are marks...

Hi. I have CLK 320 Cabriolet with a Mohair roof, does anyone know of a decent fabric restorer (A person, not a kit) I have a burn hole in it, looks a mess, I would like to get it repaired, if possible. I have seen these kits on the internet, but to be frank, I am not very good at DIY...

A job still outstanding is to place landscaping fabric between and around two large raised vegetable beds, the plan is to then cover the fabric with bark chippings. Any recommendations as to the grade required and any hints and tips would be welcome. In addition if anyone can suggest a good...

I need to replace the fabric on both door bins, can this be done or is it new bins? :dk:

Hi this has probs been covered b4 but I can't find any products to clean the alcantara fabric parts of my seats, can any1 recommend any products that I can use??

Can anyone help me identify the interior colour and pattern name on my W124 E220? I need to get hold of a patch to replace a worn area on the driver's bolster. thanks for any help. Levi

What are the pros and cons of each type folks? I have had one of each but would like the views of others, based on the fact that I am searching for an "older" ( sub£2000 ) practical(ly) a classic merc.:confused: Mike

Hi all, Just bought a secondhand head lining from someone, it has come from a scrappies , so has the usual greasy mechanic smears and general grubiness on it. As its not a smooth surface,its the fabric type on hardboard type backing, i am unsure the best way to clean it without making it...

Hi all, I've managed to vastly improve my W124 E220's driver's seat using the fabric from the passenger side of a sadly-deceased E280 with the same cloth; so I've now got the rest of the seat from the E280 and the experience of disassembling two W124 seats! Would anyone like (a) some help...

Morning all, I am busy cleaning up the new old white 190E I have bought for not a lot. A morning using a clay bar and then T-cut white polish is starting to bring the paint back to a shine, but the interior, particularly the seats, needs a good clean. Any recs for an easily available and...

I have recently purchased a 2006 C220 CDi and have an issue with the front passenger seatbelt. I'm not sure how the previous owner has managed it but the material has torn/become frayed in the middle, meaning the buckle gets stuck and doesnt slide up and down as required when a passenger puts on...

Can anyone recomend a fabric printing company that can print something lightweight? (Definetly not cotton/pvc!) Ideally something like tent fabric material, the lighter the better... Looking for a banner/flag type thing to advertise my website... M.

My drive is underneath two large oak trees. In summer, these drop spots on the car. #In winter, they drop leaves. I've been wondering if I coulg get some kiind of car port built from fabric. does anybody knoe?

Hi, I’m considering cleaning my fabric upholstery in my 210 by removing the covers and then washing (by hand). The mechanics of this are not a problem but are there any horror stories, gotyas, with this washing idea, the main problem is a large patch of something on one of the seats and cleaning...

Free to good home - need to know soon though - trying to reclaim the garage! Drivers seat is goosed others in good nick - I bought a matching interior off a member on here and only swapped out the drivers seat. Off a 2000 sport with carbon insert door cards[drivers seat is 1998 but is...

When I bought my 1994 250D last month I wasn't that keen on the garish colour of the door cards. The combined effect gave the door panel a pinkish look which is not for me. :o So I bought some Rust-Oleum vinyl & fabric spray paint today from B&Q. I had seen some scary videos on Youtube of...

Hi all, Anyone know where I can either get a bit of this fabric - 051 - black (sometimes called anthracite)? It was produced from 1970 into the 90s, and put on more or less every car in the range (a bit utilitarian for the 600 and 450sel, though!). I'm even happy with any part of a...

Hi All, Anyone know of any way of getting a bit of 051 black (also called anthracite)? Does anyone manufacture bespoke bits? It was used across all ranges from 1970 to the early 90s I believe. I've spent ages looking for an interior - I need any old part of it (door cards, seats...) - just...

Anyone got any great tips for protecting a cabriolet roof? I have quite a bit of experience with this but am not having much luck with the CLK. I have tried the Autoglym kit (rubbish), Renovo (too messy) and used to get good results with spraying the roof with ‘Scotchgard Heavy Duty Water...

I have just bought and fitted a new rear window for my Zed, and the glue provided to stick down the overlap of roof is not all that great (as a sealant is fine). So can anyone recommend one that is suitable for mohair roofs and will be pretty damn strong? :)