Contact Alan Vipond at info@viponds.com.au by email - they have all 6 colours (matched from members cars) and will supply in 200mls qty
They will accept paypal in USD and send you an instruction sheet.

Go back 4 pages or search "peeling interior paint" for more inf. regarding application.

Just did my whole interior (after removing speedo panel to replace lights)- took about 90 min to :
#Lower vario roof for ease of access
#Remove console lid (2 screws) easier this way - good practice item
#wet sand peeling edges just a bit to smooth edges of peeling paint
#Wash down the panels with detergent and wipe off with wet towel
#Wipe down with alcohol (methylated spirits)- do not touch any further.
#Touch up scratches and peel (only) with fine brush - allow to dry fully (hair dryer - not too hot) -this brings level of paint up to height of original. Extra coats if needed.
#Mask (minimal) around the dash panels and tuck paper under console sides.
#Start with under dash and then glove box lid and progress to console top.
#Move seats fwd and wipe 1 coat of paint on rear of console with bit of
soft towel (lint free)- you don't have to paint right into cracks and joins.
#Move seat back when dry(watch seat belt locks) and wipe rest of console.
#Wait 1hr to dry and replace console lid - 24 hrs for full cure and results.
#Note that 2 thin coats is better than one

I had only done 1/2 of my console before - should have done the lot - brilliant finish -(Note -the pic of the finished console needs another coat - you can just see the repair under the paint)

Oberoi

 

Contact Sam Thompson at vic@viponds.com.au by email - they have all 5 colours and will supply in 200mls qty
They will accept paypal in USD and send you a fact sheet

Oberoi

Oberoi, Perhaps you could add that to one of the stickies at the top.

 

You know, any good detailing shop will paint your console, dash or door panels for really cheap. They painted my console for $55, looks just like new. Took 2 hours.

It's been 2 years, no fading or peeling.

 

Does that price include removing the console and reinstalling?

 

Not to say that all detail shops are this way but here is what I have seen.

1. Resprays that are done with solvent based paint. The coating needs to be water borne. A solvent based coating will degrade the original paint base and cause problems later.
2. When parts are not removed before spraying, overspray is an issue.
3. Improper preparation of surfaces to be refinished prior to repainting.

When getting this done by a detail shop please be sure to know what products are being used. All refinishes will look good initially but a few years down the road an improper refinish will undermine any future restoration efforts on your interior.

If you do not want to remove your interior, Oberoi's method is very effective. The Viponds paint will not harm to the original base coating. Should any further scratches surface, you can repeat the process and all will be good again.


Jojo

 

Oberoi, Perhaps you could add that to one of the stickies at the top.

Added to Tech sticky above.

Bazzle

 

Thanks Bazzle

Oberoi

 

I have same peeling problem with my central console. At moment scratchs are few and very small..but i want correct this.

If i understand all posts, you really only paint scratch area, not all console..Is this correct? (Touch up scratches with fine brush)

I want buy that paint. I need anthracit (code 221 i think). To get this paint i must send direct mail to Vipond, that's all?

Note: cleaning console with alcohol (methylated spirits) don't take off paint?

Thanks

 

heh, i think its common to have a beat up interior with this model... speakin of which, mine is pretty worn, im hopin to find a new one in the junk yard ... if not -> im dependin on some good advice here

 

SLKPSM -Yes , Viponds are doing it direct now - they will reply advising details

Alcohol will not dissolve the paint - other petroleum solvents will. (only use acohol when prepping for painting- removes the plasticisers)

Best method is to touch up the chips to equalise the paint thickness and then mask the console and wipe the whole thing with paint and soft lint free cloth --brilliant and takes about 90 min -easy

See the main post for more info on this (peeling interior paint)

Oberoi

 

Thanks Oberoi.
i'll e-mail viponds and buy that paint. maybe i will need your help when i start painting central console. Do you have some photos or something like that...
thanks

 

Sure - anytime - just email me , it's easier

Photos are easier to email than post

 

Thanks Oberoi

 

UPDATE - Better paint supply email contact is Alan Vipond - alan@viponds.com.au
They seem to have had some problems with the other email address

They are working on a match for a 6th colour -'crimson ' slightly darker than 'scarlet 227'

 

Just a question, how about stripping the paint of the console off and what would work to actually strip the paint off with out damaging the plastic underneath?

 

You can use old style caustic paint stripper with care - do a small bit at a time and wash off quickly when it bubbles - there may be milder forms of stripper in the US?

Any form of petroleum based solvent,acetone or paint thinners will dissolve the plastic.

Do you need to remove it all? - you can get a brilliant finish by just peeling off the top surfaces of the console and feathering the edges with wet and dry paper.

Paint 2 coats onto the bare bits only - then paint (wipe) the whole console once or twice with a lint free cloth. - In situ - no need to strip down

Oberoi

 

Well ok but does the stuff peel off after you paint it, will i haft to do it again. Or should i get it professionally done.

 

My interior combo is called charcoal and oyster (225)
incase You happen to know where to get the paint in the states

 

It is as good as the original Benz finish - no point getting it done professionally - it won't stick any better.

The trick is in good preparation - clean down with 'prepsol' or a good spray detergent - wash off and then clean with alcohol (methylated spirits) and don't touch any further.

All the R170s will peel or chip if caught with fingernails etc -- check out the 18 odd pages under 'interior paint peeling off' for further information.

Can email you fact sheet if you want - let me know

Oberoi

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My interior combo is called charcoal and oyster (225)
incase You happen to know where to get the paint in the states

Your colour is called 'leather sand 225' by Benz -(sometimes called Sienna Beige)
The oyster is a grey colour and quite different - I thought mine was oyster originally - I think dealers get a bit loose with the details

The reason we did all the matching here was because it was not generally available in the US without sending sample each time for matching.

Viponds keep the formula and mix in large qty's for accuracy and send out in 200ml bottles

 

ok So how do i get some of that stuff

 

Email alan@viponds.com.au and ask for 200mls of 225 Sienna beige/leather sand and they will send you inf and cost - they take paypal in USD

 

Thanks Ob

 

Oberoi,
i send 4 days ago an e-mail to Alan, asking prices and so on..until now any news, and he already receiced my e-mail...this is normal?
thanks

 

slkpsm

Checked with Alan Vipond - he has rec'd your request and will reply today - he apologises for being so busy.

Oberoi

 

My interior combo is called charcoal and oyster (225)
incase You happen to know where to get the paint in the states

Altoidboi- do you have the 2000 ltd. edition obsidian black slk? I have, and my car booklet also said my interior was oyster and charcoal. I am planning to order some paint so I want to make sure that the "leather sand" color really is a match for my interior... the Russian VIN decoder seems to say it is.

B.