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Park it in a climate controlled garage and drive it about 2k miles a year on sunny dry days. That seems to be the best way to preserve something. Rust or another crazy driver are old MB's biggest killers.
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My dash is crack free at this point. What do you guys recommend for preserving it. I've heard that Armor-all is actually bad for it, like chapstick for lips.
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303 is the best stuff I have found so far.
Also try to keep it out of the sun.
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I'll second Vinylex. I use it and think it is great stuff. Not to discount 303, as I have always heard good testimonials about it, but I have no personal experience.
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My daughter drives my 115 and has been for a year or so...she hasn't been a teen for a couple of years but is in a highly peer-intense environment at a small private college. Strangely, over the last couple of years, she's become somewhat of a local hero having the one car that always starts in addition to running on cooking oil.
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Now, when the consideration of what the color is and whether it is two years old or brand new, and whether it has two doors or four, and whether it has a four cylinder or a V-6, become the determining factors, that is when some "problems" may arise. It is a pleasure to see priorities placed in perspective, especially for a college student. |
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Dad took care of the car, but the sons didn't want it. - Patrick
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1982 240D. 198k, Marine Blue/Blue, 4 Speed, Crank Windows, No Sunroof, No Rust, No Oil Leaks 2001 TDI. 197k, Lagoon Blue/Black, 5 speed, Chip, G60/VR6 |
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Tints are a good idea to protect the interior. Mine will get done in May probably. I am not wild about the looks but I am wild about the results!
Also a sun shade helps, I bought one from AZ for $8 last year it fits ok. This summer I am going to see if Griot's will cut me a custom one. It will cost $50 but a nice dash is worth more to me.
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