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1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

Question: peeling off of dash finish

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BOB62, Franklin, WI, May 02, 2009, 13:22

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having a huge problem with the dash peeling off vinyl finish. is there anything i can use to paint over the scratched off areas?

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irvtech May 02, 2009, 22:47

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There are spray on treatments for vinyl and they can be obtained at places that carry upholstery supplies or that sell automotive finishes. You can try basic auto parts stores they may also have what you need. You will be best advised to paint the whole piece that is peeling instead of doing the peeling area only. It will make for a more uniform look. Good luck.

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BOB62, May 02, 2009, 23:33

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wow! thanks so much for the quick response and suggestion. i truly appreciate your response.

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acncat168 October 31, 2010, 11:52

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i have same problem, wish to know whether the spray paint worked for you. i'd apreciate for paint recommendation if it did work for you.

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Visitor, December 31, 2010, 03:19

I went to English Color.com they carry the exact colors for the SLK interiors, worked great on my dark gray/black console of my 99 model

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Visitor, January 06, 2011, 11:05

I have grey console in my 99 model SLK, Can you tell me the product you used and the color?

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Visitor, January 09, 2011, 12:35

Go to this website: http://www.tcpglobal.com/autobodydepot/semcoat.aspx
My SLK230 is black with the dark charcoal gray leather interior and trim that looks almost black, but is really a very dark gray. Get a can of the Classic Coat model SEM 07183 (Dark Graphite) it says for Ford, but it matched my interior perfectly since there was no fading, as my car I've always garaged. I bought this at English Color in Dallas Texas but you can order it straight from the SEM website direct for $12.00. I just sprayed some into the inside of the cap and dipped a small flat edged artists paintbrush that was a little wide and flat and it went on quite smoothly with hardly a brush stroke showing......good luck and let me know how it worked!

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