Finally someone with taste. The understated black color was a great choice. So many people use funky colors or that carbon stuff and it looks like it's after market (aka cheesy from unqualified designers who think they're artists, but really aren't).
Great video, I was looking for some pointers. I've never done vinyl wrap before but I'm pretty confident now that I can do it. Say goodbye to grandpas wood grain
These videos are really great! Clearly you are putting a lot of effort into these and are wayyyy underrated. You should definitely make a driving video! :)
A really well executed job properly explained. It has given me the confidence to do a woodgrain wrap over the current brushed aluminum trim in my E class.
@TheRealpl0x Actually it held up well. I would recommend it if you are looking to change out the look without spinning too much money or having to source a complete set of replacement trim pieces. Also, it the removal of the vinyl is pretty easy and no residue (in my case) was left behind.
Im actually going to do the opposite to my car. It has black plastic and super glossy piano trim all over the place. Going to replace small pieces with a black/chard/dark gray wood grain wrap. Thanks for this video!!
It actually holds up pretty well. The only thing is the rounded grooves that my trim has. Some of it isn’t laying flat. But that could be my fault or just not enough surface for the vinyl to stick too. Other than that it is good so far...
How has the held up to heat in a car interior? I live in south Texas where it gets really hot. Worried the adhesive will break down or it will start to peel.
So all in all it has held up nicely. However there is a part of the trim that has a curved lip on it and it came off a little. But that is more of a issue with the trim not the vinyl.
I am looking to get a really cheap 2001 W203 C220CDI, but the wood inside is all scrached up to the point where its worth removing it all together (even if it requires revoing the dash) and wrapping it in carbon fiber looking vinyl. Idk what to do with the seats still but thanks you showed me how to do it even without removing the trim at all. Good job, keep up the nice work
i know i'm late to the party here but maybe someone can offer a suggestion. i have a beautiful 96 f150 xlt (medium green top and bottom, silver thru the middle - gray interior. i was going to cheese it up with the wood grain trim until i saw your transformation. based on my exterior/interior colors is there an accent trim color some one would be willing to suggest ? (...and don't make fun of my 96. it was my buddy's pride and joy until he passed away from cancer - named after him my truck is "Quincy" 😇
Its 100 times more difficult that it looks ! I found it way easier to wrap when you take the trims off.. Otherwise doing without taking them off is 1000 times more difficult
I love the wood trim in my E350....However, it has become faded and MB charges $4000 to restore. Rubbing compound has not worked, and afraid to try Brasso. Thank you for the video and idea.
$4000!?!? Yeah that's too much in my opinion. You can purchase new trim for that much. I like the vinyl. And you can always change it out if you get tired of it. Thanks for leaving comment
I have same problem with the burled walnut in my 2012 E350 sedan (W212). After taking off a trim piece and inspecting, I found that the wood "veneer" is micro-thin and is glued to the backing plastic. The veneer is stained. It's the stain that has faded from the sun's UV rays. It would be easy to refurbish if the "top coat" was just varnish, but it isn't. The top coat is "clear plastic" that's 1.5 mm thick. I think the piece was put into an plastic injection molding machine after the veneer and stain were applied to get the thick clear-plastic top layer. There's nothing you can do except replace trim pieces, or "wrap/paint" like shown in this video. Note ...... I just received a court settlement notice about this, where 13 owners took MB to court. You night be able to get partial or full replacement from MB depending on age of W212, and when you tried to get MB to fix it.
The vinyl is made for exterior use as well. Washing the car normally shouldn’t result in any issue. However, that may vary depending on how successful the application.
I have never tried doing that. But I don’t see why you couldn’t though. The only thing I can think of is over time it might start to lift from all of the use. However, there is a vinyl glue you can get to increase the holding power. Good luck 👍🏽
That looks really sharp, definitely updated compared to that old school wood. I am helping my son who just bought a 2011 E350, black in and out. I really liked the satin finish you chose, it works to give that custom updated look. I was considering piano black like I have in my Macan, but it’s very delicate to keep clean. How have you found it to keep clean? Are you using anything special that you prefer? Thanks for the great video.
Thanks for the comment and watching the video! Black on black E350, NICE! Yeah, I was going to do piano black as well, but as you mentioned, it gets "dirty" so fast with finger prints, etc. The satin can show oil from hands and forearm, but all in all it is pretty clean looking most of the time. To clean I just use an interior cleaning product. Works well.
Its look like you did a careful clean job but did u notice how many people preferred the “ before “ with wood over the “ after” without. Im sorry but thats a down grade if you wanted a cheaper car without wood why didnt u buy the volkswagen jetta instead of the BMW ?
Looks great but you know trim pieces come off with a flat head screwdriver and you could have wrapped them put of the car. Would have been faster and easier
I don’t know it’s just I like wooden in my car thank goodness I only drive Lexus I won’t cover wooden in the car I found them beautiful clean them not cover them.
@@pokerNGold I have wood finish in my car, good try at the personal attack on me; how about that you boast to be a gambler with your account? How much have you wasted?😂 id rather save and invest my shit than throw it away. Certain cars deserve the wood, others don’t look right, some look good both ways, it’s a personal preference, not a personal attack 👍👍
@@mustanggt35r44 I never made a single personal attack. Your RU-vid name is literally Mustanggt35 which is why I said you’re a mustang guy. I have nothing against mustangs but they don’t seem like the type of car that would have wood interior trim which is why I said what I said
If you don’t want wood trim then don’t buy a luxury sedan. Go buy a proper sports car with stainless, brushed aluminum, or real carbon fiber. Vinyl wraps, whether inside or outside, are cheap ugly ways to look like a poser And also ultimately ruin the surface beneath the rap.
Why do people ruin their cars doing this? Congrats you just killed the value of your e63. The type of people who do this are the ones that buy these cars with over 100k miles, beat the snot out of them, ignore maintenance then complain that they’re unreliable
Thank you for your feedback. Thankfully, it’s vinyl so no permanent damage to the interior. No Mercedes Benz were harmed. I promise. I did have over 100k miles, but the maintenance was done 👍🏽. You can check out some of the videos here if you like -> ru-vid.com/group/PL1KGP-3xBS_zabM7lgIMGP-JbHxp8M6fx&si=6RDaIjjEyumaLbBi
