If you could, take pics. as you go and when complete as well. Point out any "tricks and tips" that you learn from the install. I am thinking of doing the same thing and it would help to hear your feed back. I am anxious to see the installed product.

 

Ok I got around to fitting the dash kit today.
The job was quite easy overall.
The product is high quality and has 3M backing adhesive.
First a pic of the dash beforehand.

 

I decided to apply the piece to the cup holder as it seemed the easiest to apply from an access point of view and would allow me to reposition a few times if necessary and get a feel for the application .

We cleaned the dash where the trim was to be fitted with methylated spirits using cotton buds/tips.
A little Black residue came off leaving the dash nice and clean.
The piece went on easily and could be peeled off for repositioning but it was apparent it would stick very well.

 

Sorry this is coming in fits and starts but i'm watching the Indian Formula 1 grand prix

 

Ok so then we cleaned each section of dash one at a time applying the trim as we went.
Took about 1 hour overall being very careful and taking plenty of time.

The end result is very subtle , not in your face type of dash trim.

Both my wife and I are really happy with the end result.

 

Looks great

 

It looks really good! And I like your choice of colour with the Grey (which is why it is subtle). It looks like you still have a few pieces to go, like over the glove compartment, etc..... Are you going to stop where you are or finish it off?

Thank you for the pics.

 

Looks nice!! I've been trying to find a dash kit in silver carbon fiber. No luck yet.

 

Here you go:
http://www.directcartrim.com/servle...im.com/servlet/the-970/Mercedes-Benz,slk,carbon-fiber,dash-kit,R171,Dash/Detail

Choose color and then select Silver

 

Thanks Guys,
Just trying to repay in a small way all the help and advice i received from this forum.

Stinger,
can't decide whether or not to fit the other 3 pieces - over the glove box and either side of the steering wheel.
Will make a decision in a few days.

grovefromnh,
like the idea of the silver carbon fibre but i haven't seen one anywhere.

cheers
Cobra

 

Nicely done, you definitely improved the looks.

I'd be afraid to do it without taking the dash apart.

 

This is exactly what I would like to do with my 2001 SLK320

The site you recommended above has the template, but I can't decipher what color will match: http://www.directcartrim.com/servlet/the-1112/wood-dash,mercedes-benz,Slk,R170/Detail

Can someone help me figure out what color I need?

http://www.slkworld.com/vehicle-data-card/33228-data-card-please-thanks.html

Thank you in advance!

 

you might post your vin here:

If you would like to request a Vehicle data card please do so in the Technical information forum/ sub forum Vehicle data card. Start a new thread for each request or your request may be missed.

Thank you
Livefreeordie

 

There is no right or wrong.
It's YOUR choice and what you prefer.

I do like the darker colour dash kits with the dark SLK dash.

No need to dismantle the dash.
Just clean dash with alcohol swabs and apply the trim kit pieces CAREFULLY...
They can be repositioned within a minute or two.

Good Luck
Cobra

 

Yep, if that is what you felt the interior was missing, I think you must be very pleased. I say this because it came out beautifully! You were brave, tackled it carefully, and it was a brilliant result. Feel good about it!

I think the color choice was smart too. If only you were designing the interior options for MBUSA...I don't like some of their wood colors. This looks much more sporty!

 

Hi mb911
Thank you for you post, very much appreciated.

I, too, feel that some of the bright wood trims are garish against the darker trims.

We are really pleased and with a few other mods we have done are almost done .

Well not really as i keep finding other things i'd like to add.

Cobra

 

Looks good. I have silver brabus trim. This will likely go well with the whole interior.

 

Decided i will fit the extra 3 pieces.
Above the glovebox and either side of the steering wheel.
Will do it sunday.

 

looking forward to seeing the "whole enchilada".

 

Looks great. I've thought about the brushed aluminium kit, but haven't done it yet and may not.

 

luv it! 10 times better then the dull black plastic! lussshh!

 

Dash trim kit SLK 230

Looks great thanks for sharing the pictures.
Is it real wood?
What year is your Mercedes?
How many pieces in the kit? 21? 27?
Thanks,
Paul

 

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Hi Pauldonovan

2005 SLK350
not real wood but very high quality laminate with gloss coat.
12 pieces
Thanks for the comment

 

Hi Y'all. My Wife was missing the wood trim from her E320 so we ordered samples (1$ each) from direct car trim.com
She made her selection and it took about 10 days to arrive. The quality is very good and installation is quite easy. The interior looks brighter without the black plastic everywhere.

 

Looks nice :tu: what kind of wood grain did you get?

 

Very nice! now carbon fiber your c pillars!

http://www.slkworld.com/general-modifications-r171/50849-ive-taken-cf-plunge.html

 

No Kidding! Too many car washes with the PO.