I recently purchased a 98 SLK 230 and on the center console near the e-brake there is a large worn spot where the finish has worn away. It looks like its kind of a rubbery finish.
Any help on restoring / repairing this? I can post a pic if needed.

 

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heres prolly the best one.. hopefully its not too big or small

 

Holly cow! Was someone carrying brick on this seat?
Boat parts suppliers and some automotive places have vinyl repair kits. Get the one, that has small iron included. With some play you can match the color and the grain.
The patch will look good for about a year and than different materials will show discoloration.
Than with such a big damage, consider replacement.

 

Or got to a good shop that does upholstery work. I've tried those repair kits and never had good luck, espcially iwth color matching. Is it the finish that is worn or is there a hole also? If it's the finish a shop would do you better

 

Yeah, its just the finish. The accual console is intact in that area. Thanks for the help

 

Hi all,

I need to fix my cream color console on my SLK-230 that over time has collected lots of scratches from safety belts, keys, cell phones, etc and the black plastic that is under the painted cream is showing (M-B quality Grrrr). I did some investigation work and need your two cents on how to go about it or what you did? My options are:

a) Remove the console right at the gear shift break point and remove the paint with E-Z off (oven cleaner) it does not attack plastic but loosens the paint (low cost).
b) Buy a new console and have the dealer install it
c) Get a black pre owned one and I install it
d) you'll 2C on your experience welcome

Thanks, Enrico