The upholstery on my driver's door pillar is peeling away. (more collateral damage from a recent paint job). The material seems to be OK, no wear.

Can I just strip off the "cover" material and reapply the 3M spray contact cement? Any suggestions as to how to clean off the old and crusty cement prior to re-spraying the cement? OR is it really difficult to remove the old stuff and I should just start with new material (use the old one for a pattern)?

Any other suggestions or ideas?

Eric

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

I had to glue my 300SDL pillar cover. It can be done. This is how Mercedes does it. Using the old cover as a templete may be difficult. I'm certain, but could be wrong, that the cover will not come off in one piece. but you could get a rough template with the pieces. This is really not a tough job. Remove the old and glue on the new. It requires a little technique but its a easy place to learn.
When using 3M weatherstrip adhesive, I would recommend the spray type. "Super" adhesive not the standard. Follow the directions to the letter and it will stick for just about ever, if you don't it will release. Find a local shop that can provide the material or go to

http://www.worlduph.com/default.html

They can sell you the material by the yard. If you do 1 pillar you may want to do both there will be a difference between the old and new in color and fading.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car