Hi,

I am trying to do some wood restoration on our 560 SEL (W126). Ever since someone broke into the car to steal the radio there has been a nasty chip in the wood around the climate control system. I have gotten a new piece, but it is somewhat darker (it is brand new). So I want to stain the ashtray and the wood surrounding the gearshift to match the newer piece (and the burl shift knob I got, which is as dark as the new OEM replacement wood).

So I got a shot ashtray cover on eBay to experiment with and perhaps sacrifice. But for the world of it none of the varnish removers will work on it, nor will acetone. Does anyone know what compound these burlwood pieces were finish with? What will dissolve this? Has anyone here done their own restoration?

Thanks!

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Henry Bofinger
1989 560 SEL (black/black)
2001 Audi TT Roadster (silver/grey)