Clockworks
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- Your Mercedes
- C220 Coupe 2012
I've just bought my first ever Mercedes - a 2012 C220 AMG sport coupe. It's done 108k miles, but is mostly in very good condition. Cheap enough, and I knew I'd have to spend a few quid bring it up to scratch. Both bumpers need paint, wheels need a refurb, and I've just spent £175 to get a second key made.
A couple of interior issues though:
The black rubberised coating on a few of the steering wheel buttons (12 button wheel) is flaking off, showing the white plastic underneath. The rest of the switches in the car are fine, so I guess it was caused by hand lotion or something?
The previous owner put some vinyl stickers over the buttons, but they were peeling off and looked awful.
I've ordered a set of "chromed" plastic switch covers from eBay to see if they will sort out the problem. Anybody fitted these?
If they don't fit properly, I'll have to replace both switch modules. Chinese knockoffs are about £80 a set on eBay. Are these any good? They look relatively straightforward to fit - once the airbag has been removed.
Second problem is the black power button for the audio/central display is missing. The chromed volume knob is still there, just the black central part missing. It can still be switched off by poking a finger in the hole.
Is there a source for this part? All I can find is a complete head unit secondhand, for £100+
A couple of interior issues though:
The black rubberised coating on a few of the steering wheel buttons (12 button wheel) is flaking off, showing the white plastic underneath. The rest of the switches in the car are fine, so I guess it was caused by hand lotion or something?
The previous owner put some vinyl stickers over the buttons, but they were peeling off and looked awful.
I've ordered a set of "chromed" plastic switch covers from eBay to see if they will sort out the problem. Anybody fitted these?
If they don't fit properly, I'll have to replace both switch modules. Chinese knockoffs are about £80 a set on eBay. Are these any good? They look relatively straightforward to fit - once the airbag has been removed.
Second problem is the black power button for the audio/central display is missing. The chromed volume knob is still there, just the black central part missing. It can still be switched off by poking a finger in the hole.
Is there a source for this part? All I can find is a complete head unit secondhand, for £100+
