Adding a little pop to 2017 MB C300 open pore wood trim?

[flycaster]

OK, just got a 2017 MB C300 coupe with natural open pore natural grain brown ash wood to go with the saddle brown interior. To my eye, I'm finding the wood trim to be a bit dull...but I do understand that it may already have been "satinized." Not that I want to make it glossy, but a little more "pop" wouldn't hurt. Since the wood appears to have been treated, perhaps a little polishing product? Other than putting on some kind of lacquer (which I don't want to do,) what would you guys suggest? Would really like a response from someone who knows what this wood looks like.

[flycaster]

Found this reply to a similar question on a Genesis forum:

"I also did not like the matte wood finish in my black 2015 Genesis. I used "MINWAX" paste finishing wax. Apply thin coats with a clean damp rag. This hand buffs up to a very nice semi gloss finish and brings out the grain of the wood. Much nicer in my opinion."

[FUNX650]

I would think that the changing of the
vehicle's interior trim aesthetics would
have been one of the options chosen
before the purchase...not afterwards.


Bob

[Cliffnopus]

I got the Burl Walnut on my 2016 GLE400 'cause I didn't care for the matte look of the Ash. I liked the overall color just not the dullness.

[flycaster]

I would think that the changing of the
vehicle's interior trim aesthetics would
have been one of the options chosen
before the purchase...not afterwards.


Bob

What" Never changed your mind for what you thought was better?

[flycaster]

I got the Burl Walnut on my 2016 GLE400 'cause I didn't care for the matte look of the Ash. I liked the overall color just not the dullness.

Yeah, that's the way it turned out for me...The grainy wood is beautiful, but just needs a little more "finishing." But it appears that it won't be a big deal as either some furniture wax or maybe even some like Blackfire Crystal Clear will bring out a little lustre.

[FUNX650]

What" Never changed your mind for what
you thought was better?

I've never leased a vehicle and tried to
change the interior aesthetics to what I
thought was "better".

When the lease is up:
The Dealership may not look upon that
as being favorable, and may want to
claim damages occurred to the vehicle's
interior wood trim while in your care.

If you want to face that assessment:
Go right ahead and add a little pop.

However:
The owner's (leasee's) manual is quite
clear on the care of this wood trim.



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Bob

[shadwell]

I found silicone spray on the rear of most of these parts fixing points was best...

Not for the finish but to stop the bloody squeaks... Thanks MB...

Front side is water and MF or very occasionally mild APC and MF...
Nothing more....

[Mike lambert]

Sonax dash cleaner brings it up just a tad

[flycaster]

I've never leased a vehicle and tried to
change the interior aesthetics to what I
thought was "better".

When the lease is up:
The Dealership may not look upon that
as being favorable, and may want to
claim damages occurred to the vehicle's
interior wood trim while in your care.

If you want to face that assessment:
Go right ahead and add a little pop.

However:
The owner's (leasee's) manual is quite
clear on the care of this wood trim.



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Bob

Hey Bob, in all honesty, if I were to apply a some furniture polish to bring in a little lustre, I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that the dealership would never know the difference. Haven't done it yet, but will... And, of course, I would first test in an inconspicuous area.