Wanted - Dash Mat for 116

[Michel]

As the title implies.

I am looking for a dash mat for the 280SE

As long as it is not torn, I am interested...

thanks

 

[BenzBoy]

Until very recently, at least, MB Spares had them but they were only in blue.
Regards,
Benz-Boy

 

[Michel]

Until very recently, at least, MB Spares had them but they were only in blue.
Regards,
Benz-Boy

Oh thanks Benz-Boy......

I'll check them out....

I can always die it black....

 

[Des]

Dear Michel

are you looking for the mat for sun protection or for the looks inside the car?


I noticed one day when in an MB might have been a W123 or W116, can't remember that on a hot day it was just as hot under the mat as it was on top,

not really sure how well the mats do protect the dash.

I toyed with the idea of two mats stitched toegther,


In my opinion a $10 tin foil sunshade would offer better protection and keep out more nasty heat which as you know destroys interiors.




Kind Regards
Des

 

[Anthony 350 sl]

I recently bought one from here
http://www.vipco.com.au/
I could specify the colour I wanted and he will have it made and sent over from WA. First check on this website to see if they have one for your car
http://www.protectomat.com.au/main.html
$60 if my memory is correct

 

[Michel]

Dear Des and Anthony

I need one to cover the cracks on the dash of my 280SE that I am putting back on the road

 

[Styria]

Dear Des and Anthony

I need one to cover the cracks on the dash of my 280SE that I am putting back on the road

Why not change the dash itself - you know, replace it with a good one. I'd imagine that one day you'd want to sell the car, and it's be a lot easier with a good dash installed. The job's not that bad - you could get Jerry to do the 'donkey-work' (as in pulling out seats and gearbox console, and we'd find someone to replace the dash.

I do have an excellent dash on hand, but unfortunately I would need decent money for it. Regards, Styria

 

[GreaseMonkey]

No, I think a $50 dash mat is the right fix, I doubt Michel wants to go to that much trouble to sell a 280SE?
Des may be right, I don't know if they are any good for keeping heat out, and I use the foil covers on all my cars, but they are useful for hiding a cracked dash, and slightly better looking.
Chris M.

 

[hoddo]

Dash mats dont stop the heat as Des has noticed but they do stop some of the UV and IR radiation which is the real killer for the dash.

 

[Michel]

I use the foil covers on all my cars, but they are useful for hiding a cracked dash, and slightly better looking.
Chris M.

What kind of foil covers?

 

[WGB]

The dash mats are definitely manufactured somewhere here in WA as I have had one made in the last few years.

If you get stuck let me know and I will find the place as I am sure they will still have the pattern.

I presume you want black.

Bill

 

[Michel]

The dash mats are definitely manufactured somewhere here in WA as I have had one made in the last few years.

If you get stuck let me know and I will find the place as I am sure they will still have the pattern.

I presume you want black.

Bill

Yes please Doctor.....

 

[Anthony 350 sl]

Michel

My earlier post has the links for this company out of Perth and also the NSW distributor.

 

[Michel]

Michel

My earlier post has the links for this company out of Perth and also the NSW distributor.

Anthony....

How did I miss that.

Just called them in Castle Hill and ordered one.
Should be here tomorrow...

Thanks

 

[WGB]

Any problems let me know but they are still available as far as I know.

Bill

 

[Michel]

Any problems let me know but they are still available as far as I know.

Bill

Many thanks Brother Bill