[W126 Coupe] Timber replacement shifter piece.

[J Hirsch]

why not get some 200 grit  paper, light  sanding and then  Spar 
Varnish, gloss.  Four coats should  with 24 hours between each coat  
and fine  sanding  before each new coat
really quite simple
Jay H
On Jan 31, 2006, at 11:08 AM, Axel Wulff wrote:

> Mark,
>  
> The dealer will, unfortunately, be your best option.
>  
> I have been looking to replace the wood around the shifter on the 
> center console as well, but after a couple of tries on ebay and 
> hearing bad things about sending the piece out to be re-varnished, I 
> think I’m going to have to bite the bullet and buy new.
>  
> I know the wood for the roll-top compartment is $400 new, so I can 
> imagine the console piece is even more ridiculously overpriced. 
> However, I’m now down about $300 on useless ebay crap and I have been 
> quoted $150 for re-veneering – might as well save yourself the time 
> and headache and get something you’ll be satisfied with.
>  
> Cheers,
> Axel
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Mark Addison
> Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 7:48 PM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Timber replacement shifter piece.
>  
> Greetings all,
> As a background subscriber that has appreciated the topic discussions 
> for some 4 years – I have finally found my SEC.
> Apart from the usual fluid replacements and a couple of small 
> replacement mechanical parts there is only the wood trim around the 
> shifter and some body work left to be done.
> It is the wood trim around the shifter that I am having trouble 
> finding – can anyone point me to a supplier?
> Thanks for any assistance.
> Mark Addison
> 89 560 SEC Euro.
> Australia
>  
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