interior paint peeling off SLK 230

[tosha.3]

Thank you Oberoi, but I'm already bought paint from Germany from company website Volico.de. They selling paint in spraycans. I bought paint and covercoat for about $75 shipped. Did not tryed yet. They even has a video on YouTube how to use this paint. Very usefull.

[ByByeAmericanPie]

Bump! Anyone have any suggestions for a water based stripper I can use to strip the console and other parts prior to a repaint?

I plan on using the Volico paint and topcoat, but has anyone else used this without using the Volico primer? I think I remember seeing someone using a Krylon plastic primer?

[tosha.3]

Is it requared a special primer? I was going just paint it without primer. Can I use a regular primer?

[leapyfish]

I used Krylon primer, just thought its for plastic so why not.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170...t-germany.html

[ByByeAmericanPie]

I got my first couple of parts (glove box cover and right side dash panel) stripped over the last couple of days. I used Goof Off 2 because I couldn't find any other type of stripper that said it was safe for plastic. The Goof Off 2 took a while and several applications to get the paint off. It worked good but I sure wish I could find something that was a bit more effective (quicker) and safe for the plastic. I am going to take out the console over the weekend and start to strip that one.

Again...anyone know of a better stripper that I can use that is safe for the plastic?

[oberoi]

For any of you guys planning to paint the interior in the Northern winter, be aware that a low ambient temp can affect paint adhesion. Should not be applied below 10deg C (50deg F)

I guess this would similarly apply to the Volico product - worth checking

Oberoi

[deb7ro]

Oberoi,
Hello, I just joined this site. I hope your still active on here, cuz you have a wealth of knowledge, lol
I have the same problem everyone is having with the peeling of the interior
here can I get this paint? I live in Florida, also did you spray it on, brush it?
If so could you give me a few pointers, cuz I will be doing it myself can't afford to get it done professionally and I'm a single woman, but handy, lol
thanks so much in advance
Deb

[oberoi]

Hi Deb,

Most of the feedback in the early days (when I was sending out the paint from home) was from women - I think they took a lot of trouble and were particularly appreciative of fixing up an otherwise perfect car.

To answer your questions - Spray is a different formulation(has to be thinner) and is suitable if you are pulling the panels out - I worry about overspray in the car.
The Viponds paint is a brushable type and is sufficiently 'flat' to work perfectly when wiped on with a lint free cloth.

I've just retouched my dash and console after 2.5 yrs and only needed to retouch parts with a cloth (not the whole lot)

I use a fine brush to build up chipped paint to the thickness of the original -wait to dry then a final wipe over with paint on a cloth.

This stuff dries fairly quickly so important to wipe on reasonably fast and not to go over any previous bits or you'll rub it off.

Here's the info I sent out earlier - let me know if you need any other inf.

Bruce

>>>>>> There are 2 beige colours and 2 different reds so get your exact
>>>>>> colour by putting your VIN into
>>>>>> Mercedes-Benz Club Russia | Mercedes-Benz / VIN
>>>>>> Contact Viponds on info@viponds.com.au or Viponds Paints -
>>>>>> Viponds Paints - The Paint Colour Specialists - Architectural, Industrial Signwriting Industries and they will send 200mls to your door (USA) for
>>>>>> about $45 USD (they accept paypal in USD) - less for Australia
>>>>>> Ask for 'Tautflex Benz paint' + colour (quote paint code no.)

>>>>>> Consignment tracking is provided and paint is shipped in airline
>>>>>> approved containers

>>>>>> The paint dries to a very thin film and is pretty "matt" (non gloss)
>>>>>> and covers a multitude of sins. Even so, I became obsessive about
>>>>>> it and would not put up with anything less than 'as new'.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The really important thing is to feather off any loose edges with
>>>>>> wet/dry paper(wet) and be scrupulously clean with the prep
>>>>>> (I have a feeling that some of the original problems might have been
>>>>>> someone in the factory being a bit slack with prep before painting
>>>>>> - some people have had less trouble than others)- finish prep
>>>>>> with alcohol (methylated spirits or Prepsol type product)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> No removal of panels necessary,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Very unusual to have damage on the edges and margins - if so just
>>>>>> touch these up first.
>>>>>> 90 min to do the whole lot (except the speedo bit which is probably
>>>>>> OK- paint this panel when you have to remove it to replace bulbs.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rough mask where carpet joins console and the air vents/dash top etc
>>>>>> do the cleaning with detergent first and then alcohol -- touch up any
>>>>>> chips until the thickness of the chip is up to the level of the
>>>>>> original paint - when dry, wipe the whole thing over with paint on a
>>>>>> lint free cloth.

>>>>>> Practice on the little panel under steering wheel is a good idea.
>>>>>> (one screw removal)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Start with under dash and dash- the push seat fwd and do rear of
>>>>>> console - - push seat back and do the front.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good idea to unscrew console lid to wipe paint over separately.
>>>>>> (good practice piece)

[BF_JC230]

Originally Posted by oberoi

The Viponds product is a leather/vinyl feel paint and is meant to feel soft to touch.

Viponds said that if the switches are anything but polypropylene, the adhesion will be good and should be OK (BTW they supply finishes for airlines in Oz)

They can certainly match the colour and level of sheen - there is a matting agent to dull paint down and a glossing agent I think to bring it up - 1 litre min mix volume for original match to sample

Send me a PM if you want more inf

Oberoi

Hi Oberoi,

Thanks, but if it is a soft paint / leather / vinyl feel than it will not work for me. The button covers (a PC/ABS blend) feel hard and cold, like plastic. They are not intended to have a soft interer cover or panel feel. Thank you. Volico did send me some paint that is a "Deeper" black, but it is not 100% on the money, more like 93%...Very very close!

Thanks,
Jake

(Good luck all on your interior repair...)

[19jeff83]

Oberoi,
I noticed that you have been able to help everyone out. I'm having the same problem w/ peeling. My color is anthracite (221). Can you help me out? Thanks