What years/months SLK have cleaning cloth?

cyberdrakon · 07-14-2006

Hey guys, my dealer insists that none of the SLKs came with the interior cleaning cloths, EVER....sounds like BS to me, based on what i have read. what about you guys?

**etyu** · 07-14-2006

Didn't get one. Just get them from Costco, 24 16"x16" microfiber cloths for around $10.

mtiede · 07-14-2006

One came in the mail.

As someone mentions later, I think they stopped after changing the dash material. I have the white skin scraping kind so I need the cloth

I didn't like that material at first, but I do like the non-reflective nature of it. And it has a sort of suede soft look to it. I like it. And I guess it is now a collector's item because they stopped making it

**alroumi** · 07-14-2006

Didnt get one

mcat · 07-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

Hey guys, my dealer insists that none of the SLKs came with the interior cleaning cloths, EVER....sounds like BS to me, based on what i have read. what about you guys?

My dealer said the same. It seems that they stopped providing them when they changed the interior material.

Sid · 07-14-2006

Mine came in a CD box when I picked up my 06 SLK 350 in May 06.

*easty* · 07-14-2006

There is a TSB reqarding this. Some said they just called MB and got one in the post. You should get a one Free.

**jbanks15** · 07-14-2006

here is tsb: model 2005 i believe only

http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Mercedes-...002/index.html

show it to dealer or make a bet with him. probably new slks with different material do not get one. he said never though.

**alroumi** · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks15

here is tsb: model 2005 i believe only

http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Mercedes-...002/index.html

show it to dealer or make a bet with him. probably new slks with different material do not get one. he said never though.

Thanks for sharing

FPF422 · 07-15-2006

did get one for my 03/05 car

**Ynot** · 07-15-2006

Just give Mercedes a call, I'm sure they will sent you one, I got one during the European Delivery in a DVD case, I never took it out, left it there and when my SLK arrived at my dealer, he had a package that included another one but he saw one in the car and told me he took it back to the parts dept. I didn't bother to ask him to get it back.

**bclark** · 07-15-2006

Delivery of my '05 was in Jan '05 and
the cloth was included. I've also come
to appreciate the original interior despite
it taking some effort to clean.

benz--man · 07-15-2006

My SLK (manufacturing date Feb. '06) has the new interior (therefore is out of the serial number range from the TSB). Of course it didn't came with a cloth and the dealer told me they never heard of such cloth. In my opinion you still need a cloth even with the new interior material.
I called MB about 3 weeks ago and they promised to send one; I'm still waiting.
I remember ETYU called MB right after me but his request was denied.
I'll post back if I'll receive mine.

**etyu** · 07-16-2006

Yup, my request was denied. The service rep had no idea what I was talking about. It was just a try to see if I can get a freebie. No biggie however, one can purchase the microfiber cloths relatively inexpensive from Costco. I usually use the cloth rinsed in clean water and wrung almost dry (mildly damp) and it takes out the small white marks easily. I use it to clean the interior, except the clear plastc at the instrument cluster and the screen for the Audio 20.

mtiede · 07-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

...I use it to clean the interior, except the clear plastc at the instrument cluster and the screen for the Audio 20.

And why not those? Are you worry it will scratch it? Or take off a finish? Or do you KNOW that it does some sort of damage?

**etyu** · 07-16-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtiede

And why not those? Are you worry it will scratch it? Or take off a finish? Or do you KNOW that it does some sort of damage?

There's a chance of scratching the clear plastic. For these, I use a cleaner specific for the clear plastic (Meguairs has one in a 4oz spray bottle) and a microfiber cloth intended for eyeglasses/sunglasses (similar to the ones provided by Oakley).

Spray unto the cloth and not directly on the plastic and have another dry microfiber cloth for wiping.

Addendum: It's called Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Detailer (# 18).

gmabli · 07-16-2006

My 06 350 was a June, 05 build that I picked up in early July of 05. It came with an MB cloth in a CD-like case.

benz--man · 09-19-2006

I called MB last week regarding something else and I mentioned again the microfiber cloth. They checked and say that one was delivered to my address a while back. I didn't receive it and I never missed any packages left by my door (also the package should have fit through the slot in my door).
Anyway MB was nice enough to send another one and now I too have one original microfiber cloth in the DVD-like case. So if your next MB car will be 1 cent more expensive blame it on me, but there is nothing like quality free stuff.

**Duo-Art** · 09-19-2006

ETU, Thanks for the info about Meguiar's ... #18. I've been looking for a good cleaner for my instrument lenses and wind blocker.

View Poll Results: What years have cleaning cloths
Didn't get one.	12	42.86%
Early 2005	7	25.00%
late 2005	1	3.57%
2006	8	28.57%
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07-14-2006	#1 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,400 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	What years/months SLK have cleaning cloth? Hey guys, my dealer insists that none of the SLKs came with the interior cleaning cloths, EVER....sounds like BS to me, based on what i have read. what about you guys?

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Didn't get one. Just get them from Costco, 24 16"x16" microfiber cloths for around $10. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-14-2006	#3 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 101 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	One came in the mail. As someone mentions later, I think they stopped after changing the dash material. I have the white skin scraping kind so I need the cloth I didn't like that material at first, but I do like the non-reflective nature of it. And it has a sort of suede soft look to it. I like it. And I guess it is now a collector's item because they stopped making it Last edited by mtiede; 07-14-2006 at 09:15 PM.

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Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Mine came in a CD box when I picked up my 06 SLK 350 in May 06.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	There is a TSB reqarding this. Some said they just called MB and got one in the post. You should get a one Free. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 686 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	here is tsb: model 2005 i believe only http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Mercedes-...002/index.html show it to dealer or make a bet with him. probably new slks with different material do not get one. he said never though. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

07-15-2006	#10 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	did get one for my 03/05 car

07-15-2006	#11 (permalink)
Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Just give Mercedes a call, I'm sure they will sent you one, I got one during the European Delivery in a DVD case, I never took it out, left it there and when my SLK arrived at my dealer, he had a package that included another one but he saw one in the car and told me he took it back to the parts dept. I didn't bother to ask him to get it back. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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bclark Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oak Park, Illinois, USA Vehicle: 2005 Black SLK Posts: 262 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Delivery of my '05 was in Jan '05 and the cloth was included. I've also come to appreciate the original interior despite it taking some effort to clean.

07-15-2006	#13 (permalink)
benz--man Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: '06 SLK 350 RED & '01 ML 320 BLACK Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My SLK (manufacturing date Feb. '06) has the new interior (therefore is out of the serial number range from the TSB). Of course it didn't came with a cloth and the dealer told me they never heard of such cloth. In my opinion you still need a cloth even with the new interior material. I called MB about 3 weeks ago and they promised to send one; I'm still waiting. I remember ETYU called MB right after me but his request was denied. I'll post back if I'll receive mine.

07-16-2006	#14 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Yup, my request was denied. The service rep had no idea what I was talking about. It was just a try to see if I can get a freebie. No biggie however, one can purchase the microfiber cloths relatively inexpensive from Costco. I usually use the cloth rinsed in clean water and wrung almost dry (mildly damp) and it takes out the small white marks easily. I use it to clean the interior, except the clear plastc at the instrument cluster and the screen for the Audio 20. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-16-2006	#17 (permalink)
gmabli Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Other Toys: 1986 HD Heritage Softail - A classic in mint condition! Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One came with my car My 06 350 was a June, 05 build that I picked up in early July of 05. It came with an MB cloth in a CD-like case.

09-19-2006	#18 (permalink)
benz--man Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: '06 SLK 350 RED & '01 ML 320 BLACK Posts: 103 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I called MB last week regarding something else and I mentioned again the microfiber cloth. They checked and say that one was delivered to my address a while back. I didn't receive it and I never missed any packages left by my door (also the package should have fit through the slot in my door). Anyway MB was nice enough to send another one and now I too have one original microfiber cloth in the DVD-like case. So if your next MB car will be 1 cent more expensive blame it on me, but there is nothing like quality free stuff.

09-19-2006	#19 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	ETU, Thanks for the info about Meguiar's ... #18. I've been looking for a good cleaner for my instrument lenses and wind blocker.

09-19-2006	#20 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,281 Country: