Spare leather?

**richard_leeds** · 06-18-2008

Does anyone know if it is possible to get spare leather? My colour is powder blue.

I'd like to recover the handbrake handle to match my seats, just like the designo. It will give the interior a consistant look. It jars that we have coloured leather clad door handles but a black plastic handbrake handle?

Here's an example....

I was also contemplating covering the centre console, but that may be overkill. The black plastic flows nicely from the cacscade console through to the gear stick.

**UK-C200** · 06-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard_leeds

Does anyone know if it is possible to get spare leather? My colour is powder blue.

I'd like to recover the handbrake handle to match my seats, just like the designo. It will give the interior a consistant look. It jars that we have coloured leather clad door handles but a black plastic handbrake handle?

Here's an example....

I was also contemplating covering the centre console, but that may be overkill. The black plastic flows nicely from the cacscade console through to the gear stick.

Richard - I'd think a good high quality furniture repair shop would be a good place to start...

**richard_leeds** · 06-18-2008

I was wondering if MB have a warehouse with spare patches. Isn't there a rule that they have to hold spares for 10 years?

DansSlk · 06-18-2008

They hold it pre-fabricated, can't buy in roll's or patches.

You can buy the designo brake lever pre-covered if you want

**SLKman** · 06-18-2008

"There were 30 2000 SLK230 designo copper edition vehicles sold in the US.

If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to e-mail us again
or call us at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).

Sincerely,

Elizabeth W.
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Give her a call. Maybe she can help you get something thru MB.

SLKman

**richard_leeds** · 06-19-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

You can buy the designo brake lever pre-covered if you want

Were the designo colours unique? Would I be able to get it in my powder blue? I guess I could go for black leather to match the gearstick surround (got a mental block on the correct word for that!)

Also, reading between the lines, it sounds like the cover is a "non servicable part", not a simple clip on/off.

**etyu** · 06-20-2008

The handbrake handle cover can be removed. It is a slide-and-clip type mechanism. It can be removed by pulling up at the rear part with curved fingers. Start at one side first and then the other. DO NOT LIFT ALL THE WAY UP, but just enough to release the hooks/tabs at the rear. Slide the loosened handbrake cover towards the rear. The front of the cover has a tab that slides into a slot at the front of the handbrake.

Once the cover is released, the black rubber part can be removed (it is glued) and replaced with the colored leather of your choice by a good leather shop if desired.

**richard_leeds** · 06-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Bill T

I gave my designo brake lever cover to Etyu. It does give a more finished look than the plastic/rubber one does.

That's got me thinking.... go for black to match the gear stick gaiter (rememered that word!) ... or coloured to match the dooor handles and seat?

I guess black reinforces the flow along the centre console. Blue will mean it balances the door handles.

If I go for blue, should I also change the gear stick gaiter? I don't like that idea, it would be getting too cluttered.

The deciding factor is if I can get a good enough match to the existing. I'll have to ring around the auto upholsterers for advice. Going for black would solve that problem!

**etyu** · 06-20-2008

It works aesthetically both ways.

06-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
richard_leeds Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Vehicle: 05 350 Posts: 203 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Spare leather? Does anyone know if it is possible to get spare leather? My colour is powder blue. I'd like to recover the handbrake handle to match my seats, just like the designo. It will give the interior a consistant look. It jars that we have coloured leather clad door handles but a black plastic handbrake handle? Here's an example.... I was also contemplating covering the centre console, but that may be overkill. The black plastic flows nicely from the cacscade console through to the gear stick.

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DansSlk Due For Service Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,748 Country: Thanks: 95 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	They hold it pre-fabricated, can't buy in roll's or patches. You can buy the designo brake lever pre-covered if you want __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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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: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	The handbrake handle cover can be removed. It is a slide-and-clip type mechanism. It can be removed by pulling up at the rear part with curved fingers. Start at one side first and then the other. DO NOT LIFT ALL THE WAY UP, but just enough to release the hooks/tabs at the rear. Slide the loosened handbrake cover towards the rear. The front of the cover has a tab that slides into a slot at the front of the handbrake. Once the cover is released, the black rubber part can be removed (it is glued) and replaced with the colored leather of your choice by a good leather shop if desired. __________________ *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.

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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: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	It works aesthetically both ways. __________________ *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.

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richard_leeds Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leeds, UK Vehicle: 05 350 Posts: 203 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I was wondering if MB have a warehouse with spare patches. Isn't there a rule that they have to hold spares for 10 years?

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