[W126 Coupe] peeling woodwork

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Alec:

I've done 2 MB dashes where I've just repaired the lifting as you 
describe on sedans.  I tried just doing the minor fix with wood in place 
and this has never held up for more than 6 months or so.  Next time the 
weather shifts hot to cold or visa versa the pieces start lifting once 
again and often in new places.

Removing that long piece with the ignition surround and headlamp bezel 
is not too bad.  I'll include the link to my fuzzy photos of my dash 
work that may help.  If you go the route of removal and repair, clamping 
just requires a strong piece of wood or metal as a backing so the wood 
strip is held straight and square.  I'd use a dozen spring loaded clamps 
to set the piece with fresh urethane (gorilla) glue.  Make sure you wipe 
it clean on the finish surfaces and use some protection where the clamp 
teeth meet the finished side.
<http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2mwm9/mercedes380secinteriorrestoration/id7.html>  
dash
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Regards and yes some classical or jazz music helps!

Dick
Divov wrote:

> Hi Dick,

> It is the very thin veneer on the dash stuck on to an alloy base.

> Of course, where it is still stuck (the majority of the area still) it 

> doesn't want to come off & I'm afraid to break it.

> Also, even if I got it off, there is nowhere to attach any clamps.

> It is lifting around the key hole & a few other places.

> I have visions of squirting some epoxy behind with a syringe or 

> something and then sitting there applying pressure for 20 minutes till 

> the glue sets....

> Mindless pursuit.

> I had better put on some nice soothing classical music!

> No easy fix?

>

> Alec

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>> Divov wrote:

>>> The veneer on my dash is starting to lift in places.

>>> Before I climb in with super glue or epoxy, I figure I should rather 

>>> ask advice from other members who have been down this road.

>>> Help please!

>>> Alec D.

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>> Hi Divov:

>>

>> The best way requires that you remove the wood trim from the car 

>> first. Then use urethane glue following the container directions and 

>> clamp overnight.  Wipe off any excess that expands from the glue 

>> joints before it drys.  Wear protective gloves and place in a well 

>> ventilated area during the cure process.

>>

>> Should last many years.

>>

>> Regards,

>>

>> Dick

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