Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged

RahulNagaraj · 8th November 2022, 17:41

Dr Tejinder Bhasin drops this query via the Team-BHP share page!

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I have this strange issue with my Mercedes C-Class.

The cloth of the roof is coming apart. Please help!

Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged-image0.jpeg

ajmat · 8th November 2022, 22:19

Which year is this C Class. It looks like dampness has affected the roof line - I could be wrong

Akshay1234 · 9th November 2022, 00:44

This looks like a normal case of the roof fabric getting separated from its foam backing. Happens due to heat and age. The only solution is to replace the complete roof fabric.

Vid6639 · 9th November 2022, 00:52

Common issue with most euro brands. Be is Skoda, VW, Audi, BMW or Merc. If you park outside in the sun over time the fabric comes off the foam as Akshay mentioned.

Dealer will replace entire roof including foam. You need to go to a guy who can remove the cloth and fix the same or similar shade cloth back.

Jeroen · 9th November 2022, 01:04

As mentioned by other members, the headliners is coming loose from its foam backing. Can not be fixed, needs to be replaced completely.

I just had it done to my Jaguar XJR, have a look here:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5375515

As a temporary fix you might be able to stick small pins into it. But it will get worse as time goes on.

Good luck

Jeroen

4WheelPilot · 9th November 2022, 08:41

Usually seen in Audi, Mercedes post 7-8 years. I have heard complaints from Audi A4,A6,Q3 owners post 6-7 years. I do have the same issue in Q3 as well. It started with a small patch like the one in the photo in the post and in 1 year time it worsened and now needs to be replaced. Dealer(Audi) will replace entire roof and charges 80-90K but few good car shops can get this done for 20-25K.

cmody · 30th December 2022, 17:19

I have the same issue in a 6 year old 3 series. Any good options to get it done in Mumbai other than the dealer as they're quoting an exorbitant amount.

Shreyfiesta · 30th December 2022, 18:32

Looks like this is a W205 generation car. This particular issue is common with most german vehicles past the age of 3-4 years. It happens primarily due to heat, the headliner material eventually comes loose from its foam backing with time. The only solution is to replace the entire trim along with foam from authorised service center which can be frightfully expensive. It's quite possible to get this repaired from outside too by removing the cloth and fixing it back, but the factory-spec perfection could not be obtained.

greenhorn · 30th December 2022, 18:42

Seems to be a regular issue with german cars. This has been discussed here
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...oming-off.html (Help! My car's headliner fabric is coming off)

8th November 2022, 22:19	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,175 Thanked: 31,072 Times View My Garage	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged Which year is this C Class. It looks like dampness has affected the roof line - I could be wrong
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9th November 2022, 00:44	#3
Akshay1234 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,327 Thanked: 12,914 Times	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged This looks like a normal case of the roof fabric getting separated from its foam backing. Happens due to heat and age. The only solution is to replace the complete roof fabric.
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9th November 2022, 00:52	#4
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,709 Thanked: 44,134 Times View My Garage	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged Common issue with most euro brands. Be is Skoda, VW, Audi, BMW or Merc. If you park outside in the sun over time the fabric comes off the foam as Akshay mentioned. Dealer will replace entire roof including foam. You need to go to a guy who can remove the cloth and fix the same or similar shade cloth back.
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9th November 2022, 01:04	#5
Jeroen Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Delhi Posts: 8,896 Thanked: 61,385 Times View My Garage	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged As mentioned by other members, the headliners is coming loose from its foam backing. Can not be fixed, needs to be replaced completely. I just had it done to my Jaguar XJR, have a look here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5375515 As a temporary fix you might be able to stick small pins into it. But it will get worse as time goes on. Good luck Jeroen
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9th November 2022, 08:41	#6
4WheelPilot BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: KA04,OD02,OD05 Posts: 68 Thanked: 150 Times	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged Usually seen in Audi, Mercedes post 7-8 years. I have heard complaints from Audi A4,A6,Q3 owners post 6-7 years. I do have the same issue in Q3 as well. It started with a small patch like the one in the photo in the post and in 1 year time it worsened and now needs to be replaced. Dealer(Audi) will replace entire roof and charges 80-90K but few good car shops can get this done for 20-25K.
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30th December 2022, 17:19	#7
cmody BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 31 Thanked: 60 Times	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged I have the same issue in a 6 year old 3 series. Any good options to get it done in Mumbai other than the dealer as they're quoting an exorbitant amount.
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30th December 2022, 18:32	#8
Shreyfiesta BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Kochi Posts: 336 Thanked: 4,009 Times View My Garage	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged Looks like this is a W205 generation car. This particular issue is common with most german vehicles past the age of 3-4 years. It happens primarily due to heat, the headliner material eventually comes loose from its foam backing with time. The only solution is to replace the entire trim along with foam from authorised service center which can be frightfully expensive. It's quite possible to get this repaired from outside too by removing the cloth and fixing it back, but the factory-spec perfection could not be obtained. Last edited by Shreyfiesta : 30th December 2022 at 18:54.
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30th December 2022, 18:42	#9
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,909 Times View My Garage	Re: Roofliner fabric of my Mercedes C-Class is damaged Seems to be a regular issue with german cars. This has been discussed here https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...oming-off.html (Help! My car's headliner fabric is coming off)
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