I have a 1983 300SD that has some of the wood trim pieces delaminating. In other words, the Zebrano wood veneer on some of these pieces is coming loose. Perhaps the good thing about this is that the wood veneer is in excellent shape otherwise. It is just coming off from its base. I can gently push the wood back down against the base and it looks great. Now, if I could only make it stick. I'm considering using some type of automotive trim adhesive to stick it back down. Has anyone ever done this? What's the best plan of attack? Will I have to remove the wood? If so, how do I do it? Any other thoughts, comments?

Mike Tangas posted a DIY thread on this not too long ago, with pictures.

Search under his user name and it shouldn't be that hard to find.

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I have used 'Gorilla glue' and contact cement. Both are still holding.

thebern

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I might just add that there are no doubt lots of glues that will work as already mentioned but you need to be sure and hold the two surfaces togather for a good long time. I cut a stick to wedge against the seat back and dash wood I was glueing. I Padded the stick well at both ends and let it set over night. It was an easy fix and its still holding. Good luck

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I have used double sided tape that I also glue. Just make sure to have a way of applying pressure for a time. Then it will stay.

If you can get the wood piece off along with the backing (for instance, the wood surrounding the ACC setup), is there a problem with using a C clamp (and some paper towels or whatnot to protect the finish) to clamp the wood to the backing? I'm assuming not, but figured I'd ask since it was not already mentioned. So far, that's the only piece of wood that's coming off the backing plate (it's not that bad, but I figure may as well nip it in the bud now, eh?), and it comes off the dash without too horribly much difficulty...I assume Super Glue will work

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1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
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Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
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I've read some of the threads suggesting that there is a 3M double-stick trim adhesive that seems to work. Is there anybody here that can confirm that this fix works long-term? I'm in the deep-south and heat and humidity will put whatever I use to the test.

How difficult is it to get the wood panel pieces off the dash and doors? I've seen instructions for getting the wood panel off the console area but don't recall seeing instructions for getting the long rectangular pieces off the dash. Are they just snapped in somehow? I don't want to start pulling and prying until I have an idea what I'm doing. Any help would be appreciated.