W124 interior wood refinishing - who / where
06-02-2009, 02:36 PM
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03 S500V4, 02 E320W4, 06 C230 Sport 6 speed, 91 300CE, 89 300E, 95 C220
W124 interior wood refinishing - who / where
Does anyone have suggestions on a guru to refinish the interior wood on my W124 sedan? I'd rather not try to replace mis-matched pieces. I remember seeing someone mentioned as being *the* source ... but could not find the posting.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Any suggestions appreciated.
06-02-2009, 04:51 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
http://www.heritagewoodworks.com/
He did my 300CE wood a few years ago...
06-02-2009, 04:55 PM
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03 S500V4, 02 E320W4, 06 C230 Sport 6 speed, 91 300CE, 89 300E, 95 C220
That's the guy! What a beautiful job! I have a 1991 300CE ... beautiful wood ... also have a 1989 300E ... wood need TLC. Thanks - will contact Drew. Would you e-mail me privately with a price-range of the job (I am assuming it was a complete refinish of all wood veneer, having good substrate).
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06-02-2009, 07:35 PM
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That looks really good, but it also looks like it costs a fortune to get done
How much did that run you if you dont mind me asking? If its reasonable then that man is getting my wood
no pun intended
How much did that run you if you dont mind me asking? If its reasonable then that man is getting my wood no pun intended
06-02-2009, 08:09 PM
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300TE / 300E / 300CE
beautiful Ed! You also have the optional Gercia? wood.
I've heard others recommend http://www.maderaconcepts.com
I've heard others recommend http://www.maderaconcepts.com
06-02-2009, 10:05 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
If I recall it was about $450 ? a few years ago.
He strips off the Mercedes clear coat, stains to match all pieces, then coats with a system equal to the factory clear coat.
My wood is the standard Zebrano that came with the 1988 124's...
After I got it done it brought back how the woods looked when I took it off the showroom floor in May of 1988
He strips off the Mercedes clear coat, stains to match all pieces, then coats with a system equal to the factory clear coat.
My wood is the standard Zebrano that came with the 1988 124's...
After I got it done it brought back how the woods looked when I took it off the showroom floor in May of 1988
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Clearcoat that Heritage uses is an improved catalyzed product similar to what the factory used on the 124.
Veneers very rarely crack and split on these cars.
The cracks and hazing are typical in the clear coat.
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I happen to work as a custom cabinet maker, we do just about everything with wood. precat and post cat both have their advantages, its just a matter of the build. the finish builds really thick with the post catalyzed. so it's just a matter of preference.
06-03-2009, 10:22 AM
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03 S500V4, 02 E320W4, 06 C230 Sport 6 speed, 91 300CE, 89 300E, 95 C220
Did that include the doors and center storage console? I remember being quoted $325 a year or so ago (as well as yesterday) for my 89 300E. My 300E does not have the center storage console, nor does it have wood on the doors, nor does it have wood over the glove box - just the center console where the window switches & gear shift are located ... the ash tray and trim piece ... and up to, and around the HVAC switches.
He needs the wood for a few weeks. I can probably find someone cheaper ... but, at the price quoted, it's not a wallet breaker (especially for the quality). If $450 included everything else ... it's probably a better deal. I will post before & after pics in a few weeks.
As for the pics of the seats ... my 300E has Tex, and the ribs / pleast go the entire length of the seat bottom. My 300CE has leather, and it has the wide trim piece at the front (and sides) of the seat bottom (but I forget if it has the pleats).
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He needs the wood for a few weeks. I can probably find someone cheaper ... but, at the price quoted, it's not a wallet breaker (especially for the quality). If $450 included everything else ... it's probably a better deal. I will post before & after pics in a few weeks.
As for the pics of the seats ... my 300E has Tex, and the ribs / pleast go the entire length of the seat bottom. My 300CE has leather, and it has the wide trim piece at the front (and sides) of the seat bottom (but I forget if it has the pleats).
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06-03-2009, 12:11 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Did that include the doors and center storage console? I remember being quoted $325 a year or so ago (as well as yesterday) for my 89 300E. My 300E does not have the center storage console, nor does it have wood on the doors, nor does it have wood over the glove box - just the center console where the window switches & gear shift are located ... the ash tray and trim piece ... and up to, and around the HVAC switches.
He needs the wood for a few weeks. I can probably find someone cheaper ... but, at the price quoted, it's not a wallet breaker (especially for the quality). If $450 included everything else ... it's probably a better deal. I will post before & after pics in a few weeks.
As for the pics of the seats ... my 300E has Tex, and the ribs / pleast go the entire length of the seat bottom. My 300CE has leather, and it has the wide trim piece at the front (and sides) of the seat bottom (but I forget if it has the pleats).
Steve
He needs the wood for a few weeks. I can probably find someone cheaper ... but, at the price quoted, it's not a wallet breaker (especially for the quality). If $450 included everything else ... it's probably a better deal. I will post before & after pics in a few weeks.
As for the pics of the seats ... my 300E has Tex, and the ribs / pleast go the entire length of the seat bottom. My 300CE has leather, and it has the wide trim piece at the front (and sides) of the seat bottom (but I forget if it has the pleats).
Steve
Steve...
I lied...I found my invoice it was $292.50 labor ( 6 hours @ $45.00/hr ) + $32.50 material for a total of $325.00 on 11/8/2006.
This was for the four main parts...console, ashtray surround, ashtray door, and climate control surround...took him about eight weeks.
The 1988 300CE didn't have any wood from the factory other then the main pieces.
I added the console box from a later non-glove compartment model along with additional dash pieces.
Where in suburban Philadelphia are you?
I lived in Bryn Mawr for 25 twenty five years before moving to the Delaware Beach in 2003...
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06-03-2009, 12:18 PM
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03 S500V4, 02 E320W4, 06 C230 Sport 6 speed, 91 300CE, 89 300E, 95 C220
Ah ... so pricing makes sense, and reasonable (in my opinion). I am in Montgomeryville ... about 35-45 minutes from Bryn Mawr ... at the end of the Blue Route, and off of Route 202. Hmmm, so perhaps I waved at you driving 
by a few years ago. Now that I think about it ... you DO look familiar!
by a few years ago. Now that I think about it ... you DO look familiar!
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Ah ... so pricing makes sense, and reasonable (in my opinion). I am in Montgomeryville ... about 35-45 minutes from Bryn Mawr ... at the end of the Blue Route, and off of Route 202. Hmmm, so perhaps I waved at you driving by a few years ago. Now that I think about it ... you DO look familiar!
by a few years ago. Now that I think about it ... you DO look familiar! 
06-03-2009, 02:58 PM
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Ah I guess the CE's got leather in 88? Booo.....
I still gotta finish my up wood project. I love how the wood looks with the extra pieces. How did you get the one that goes around the wheel to fit? I took one from the junkyard, but the curvature of the wood + the steering wheel is slightly different...
Also what did you use to attach the wood to the dash? I used to strong double sided tape, but in the sun it ended up falling off after 4 months.
I still gotta finish my up wood project. I love how the wood looks with the extra pieces. How did you get the one that goes around the wheel to fit? I took one from the junkyard, but the curvature of the wood + the steering wheel is slightly different...
Also what did you use to attach the wood to the dash? I used to strong double sided tape, but in the sun it ended up falling off after 4 months.
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Professionally done, concours quality..Drew Tibcken @ Heritage Woodworks
http://www.heritagewoodworks.com/
He did my 300CE wood a few years ago...
http://www.heritagewoodworks.com/
He did my 300CE wood a few years ago...
You're a class act in here, BTW...even under full attack, you account for yourself extremely well.:-) After seeing a pic of 'You Know Who' driving a car, I had to laugh. And with the last attack by the pseudo philosopher, I figure it's much more interesting to stay with the technical stuff.
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
But to be different I did add one last year....
Merc had a few trim variations between the sedan, wagon, and coupe.
The 1988 CE was probably the most plain of all the coupe interiors with the "no frills" door panels.
06-04-2009, 11:02 PM
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The question why I ask is for refinishing purposes....that handle is going to be a nightmare to do....so I was thinking of just pulling it off completely and wondered if the mechanism on the CE is any different. I would assume its a push design, correct?
06-04-2009, 11:02 PM
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Mine pushes Psycho. I also have some different buttons on the clima section and I also have wood trim below the speedo cluster. Weird, I never knew they were different.
06-04-2009, 11:04 PM
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As you can see, it doesn't fit right. The curvature is different:
PS: Once I cut it right, I think it will look very slick
