My 71 280sl is in the shop getting some mechanical work done before I move forward on paint and body work.
I have a few questions:
1-I want to keep the car as original as possible but feel that if I am going to remove the seals, do I replace the windshield? The windshield is clear, but looks like it is "peeling" although it is not.
2-Of note: The previous owner replaced the seats in MB-TEX .
I have a few minor cracks in the leather on the dash over the speedometer (top) that you can barely see unless looking through the windshield and a few cracks on the fabric above the rear view mirror--I have heard that there is a product that "fills in the cracks" called Leatherique. Has anyone used this product with success?
3-if I chose to replace the leather pieces:
a) when do I do them--before we paint or after
b) I have to replace the boot lid cover as well---I see them offered in Leather and Vinyl. Is there a benefit of one over the other?
c)is the boot lid cover its own piece? I see them for sale by themselves--do they simply snap in place?
d)which company is the best for fabric?
4) I also want to keep the interior looking like the other parts of the car, by replacing the dash covering, will the colors be very noticeable?
5) the canvas top is original--do I clean it, fix and replace the seals or do I buy a new one?
6-)If I buy a new one, which company, and what should I buy? Stayfast? Sonnendeck?German? What is the "correct one"
Thanks for the help!
Steven
