w211 e class interior trim removal question.

[thefibreguy]

Guys,

Never really been happy with the 'wood' finish internal trim. Ideally, I'd like to remove, spray black, & replace.

Question is, is the trim removable without removing panels/dash etc. I am hoping its just clipped on, but don't wanna break anything trying.

Regards

 

[A210AMG]

this shows part of it..

How to Remove Radio / Navigation / CD Player from Mercedes E320 E350 for Repair - YouTube

 

[mersum1es]

Guys,

Never really been happy with the 'wood' finish internal trim. Ideally, I'd like to remove, spray black, & replace.

I would use some tape which is used car outer taping too.

And actually it IS wood, not 'eco wood' (=plastic) like in many other cars...

 

[John]

Never really been happy with the 'wood' finish internal trim. Ideally, I'd like to remove, spray black, & replace.

I'm with you on the wood thing. Each to their but I hate it.

Wood belongs in classic Jags and porn films.

Mine has been covered with a carbon fibre effect trim (pictures in gallery if you are interested in seeing it).

You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter - and I love the effect when compared to the alternative...

 

[thefibreguy]

Did u remove, & retrim, or do in situ? Can u send me a link to your pics in the gallery please.

Thanks

 

[John]

I inherited it so I can't help you with how it was fitted - more an idea of what was possible:

 

[thefibreguy]

Just an update, have removed all of the wood trim - doors, dash, shift surround, ashtray, cd changer door, every last bit of wood trim removed - the inside of my car looks like its been parked in a council estate overnight

I have 2 options, fit a complete replacement set, in the blackish wood grain colour, which I purchased off ebay, & sell my brown wood trim set

OR

Retrim the brown wood in 'carbon' effect wrap, & sell on the black wood trim.

The only prob I can see is that I really need to separate the wood, from the backing plate. This is so I can retain the chrome border. The wood has been stuck on, with epoxy, & I may crack the wood. Just wondering if anyome has any tips for the separation?

Will post some pics in the morning.

Regards

 

[John]

Soak in hot water and sharp knife?

 

[Image2000uk]

what about spray with plasti kote and peel back the chrome bit - job done ?