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Title: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: mfeuro on 04 April 2022, 01:29 PM
For anyone interested there is a great thread demonstrating how to restore your interior with decals:

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/off-to-the-races.3044407/page-14

I make the decals and you can message me for more information....there is also a second thread with step-by step instructions:

https://mbworld.org/forums/190e-w201/829125-turn-signal-stalk-light-panel-decal-review.html

-Mo

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Title: Re: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: nathan on 06 April 2022, 09:04 AM
This does not sound like a great idea. Not that I imagine it costs much, but I can anticipate them lifting, peeling and generally looking bad promptly.
Title: Re: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: ptashek on 06 April 2022, 07:51 PM
Nathan, I know of someone who restored almost all decals in an R107 using this exact product, and is very pleased with the result. It's quite a procedure though.
Title: Re: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: nathan on 08 April 2022, 01:18 PM
Id have to see PT, just sceptical but I suppose cant do much harm.  from memory though, aren't the bits pictured actually slightly recessed into the plastic? how does a sticker fit in here flush.  the worst bits would be the indicator stalk, and buttons for sunroof/interior light/fanfare horn etc.
Title: Re: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: ptashek on 08 April 2022, 01:40 PM
These ones aren't, the instrument cluster ones and the hazard light switch one are.
One of the guys in MB Club UK painted these over with a satin clear lacquer after applying, so they wouldn't rub off. I've no connection to these decals, just so it's on the record :)

This is what he posted after the job was one.

Main stalk:
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The light switch:
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Title: Re: Restoring Interior with decals
Post by: mfeuro on 09 April 2022, 12:12 AM
Thanks for your questions -- and also appreciate the last post with pictures.  I make these decals and they indeed do work fairly well as described in the last picture.

They will basically last as long as the clear-coat you choose to apply.  The better it is -- the longer these last.

Of course this option requires lots of patience & knowledge in applying/clear-coating the interior bits -- but is does work.  I have offered these decals for nearly 5 years with great success and for many other makes.

This option allows you to restore your 'known' working electrical items without risking buying a used item, finding a good used unit, or paying a lot more for new items.

Just one option and I have put a lot of time to make sure that it will work for those willing to put in the time and effort.

Cheers,

Mo