[2005x]

I'm sure mine is not the only one doing this as I looked at a few used 94-95 E320 and all suffered similarly, but wondering what the best fix is. Basically the vinyl trim is unglued in the door pockets, esp the pax side where the owners manual was kept, but drivers side is doing it as well.

My only thought was to use some super glue or similar adhesive and clip back down with some binder clips while drying, but I thought I'd check first to see if there's a better way.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bigpete123]

you're on the right track.

MercedesShopWiki: Door panel removal, map pocket fix, door check replacement

 

[2005x]

Wow!

Thanks for the link, very detailed. However, I was thinking of trying it w/o removal of the panel, using smaller binder clips and working a little "blind" with the door in place. Have not tried a dry run yet with the clips to see if it will work. If not then will try to follow as in your link, good to know that the super glue gel seems to hold ok at least.

Thanks!

 

[mcbear]

make sure you put a small piece of wood on the visible side so the binder clips don't bite into the leather when the chemicals start their little reaction. Popcycle sticks work great.

 

[Bigpete123]

That's a good idea.

 

[E300D-JD]

You might want to think of Gorilla glue as an alternative to super-glue... the backing of the vinyl is padded, which may absorb some of the superglue, as it is thin. The consistency of the Gorilla glue is more like Elmer's. I have not tried to fix mine yet, but I will do one and let you all know how it goes. I'd also like to avoid removing it if at all possible, but the heating of the vinyl to stretch it out is a FANTASTIC idea. Thanks for the tips!

 

[Jrs2000]

I was thinking that the specialized glue they make for cloth would work well.

You can pick it up at a hobby store. It is used for fixing rips in leather and such. I don't know what its called.

I found some nice super/epoxy stuff at the local dollar store that works very well.

 

[Bigpete123]

Gorilla glue is fantastic. The only important caution about it is that it will foam up and expand as it dries. So use it sparingly.