Mercedes SLK, CLK, SL & CL Carbon Look Interior Trim

October 28, 2026
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The Mercedes SLK, CLK, SL and CL were built to look sporty, yet many of them still wear the wood or silver trim they left the factory with. A carbon look changes the mood of the cabin straight away – and with our trim kits it does not mean pulling the dashboard apart. Each kit is made to the shape of the original panels of your model, self-adhesive and flexible enough to follow the curves of the centre console and doors. Below you will find every Mercedes coupé and roadster we make kits for, how our carbon look is built and how to fit it in an afternoon.

Carbon look kits for Mercedes SLK, CLK, SL and CL

Pick your model and generation. Each link goes straight to the kit; on the product page you choose the carbon colour or another finish.

Mercedes-Benz CLK W209 interior trim kit on the dashboard

Model	Kit	Parts
Mercedes-Benz SLK R170 · 1997–2004	SLK R170 trim kit	23 pcs
Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 · 2004–2010	SLK R171 trim kit	27 pcs
Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 · 2011–2016	SLK R172 trim kit	full set
Mercedes-Benz CLK C208 · 1998–2002 (coupé)	CLK C208 trim kit	full set
Mercedes-Benz CLK W209 / C209 · 2003–2010 (coupé & cabriolet)	CLK W209 trim kit	24 pcs
Mercedes-Benz CL C215 · 2000–2006	CL C215 trim kit	full set
Mercedes-Benz SL R129 · 1990–2002	SL R129 trim kit	full set
Mercedes-Benz SL R231 · 2012–2020	SL R231 trim kit	60 pcs

Every product page shows the parts diagram. Compare it with your own dashboard before ordering – equipment such as the radio, climate panel or gearbox can change the shape of some parts. Not sure which version you have? Send us a photo of your dashboard.

Check the parts diagram against your dashboard before ordering

How our carbon look is made

Our carbon-look trim is not cut from carbon fibre fabric. It is a sandwich built for the job of covering existing trim panels:

6D carbon film – a high-quality carbon-look film with a very deep weave pattern.
3M 468MP adhesive – an automotive-grade adhesive layer laminated to the back, made to stay put in a car interior.
3 mm clear polyurethane dome – poured on top by hand. It gives the weave real depth, a high gloss and soft rounded edges.
Curing time – the polyurethane cures for about two weeks until the surface is hard and glassy.

The result is a glossy carbon look with real depth that sits on the original trim as if it had always been there – while the part itself stays flexible enough to follow rounded panels.

Carbon-look sample under a 3 mm glossy PU dome – note the soft rounded edge

Close-up of the carbon-look weave under the clear PU dome (material sample)

Carbon-look trim or real carbon fibre parts?

	Real carbon fibre parts	Our carbon-look trim
Material	Carbon fibre fabric in resin	6D carbon film under a 3 mm clear PU dome – not real carbon
Edges	Cut fabric edges can fray and need finishing	Smooth, rounded edges formed by the PU dome
Curved panels	Rigid – the part must be moulded to the shape	Flexible – follows curved trim panels
Fitting	Often replacement panels; trim has to come out	Stuck onto the original surfaces, nothing removed
Budget	Expensive	A sporty look and a different mood for a small budget

Choose your carbon look

Every kit is made to order. Besides the classic black carbon look, you can choose blue, red or silver carbon looks – or one of our wood and aluminium looks. The kits ship high-gloss; for a matte look, spray one or two thin coats of clear matt lacquer on the parts before fitting.

Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 interior trim kit

Fitting: step by step

You do not need a workshop – a clean car, a free afternoon and a little patience are enough.

Warm interior. Fit the parts at room temperature, ideally above 15 °C – cold adhesive does not bond well.
Clean and degrease. Wipe every surface with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry. Cockpit sprays and silicone cleaners stop the adhesive from sticking.
Dry fit first. Hold each part in place without removing the backing and compare it with the parts diagram.
Place and press. Peel the backing, set the part with one edge first, then press it down firmly from the centre outwards.
Press again after 24 hours. The adhesive reaches full strength after about a day; do not clean the parts with solvents in the first days.

Our fitting guide explains every step in detail.

Questions we hear often

Is there a kit for the CLK cabriolet?
Yes. The CLK W209 / C209 kit (2003–2010) fits both the coupé and the cabriolet. For other generations, compare the parts diagram with your dashboard.

My Mercedes is not in the table – for example an SL R230.
Send us a photo of your dashboard and tell us the year. We will let you know what we can offer for it.

Is it real carbon fibre?
No. It is a carbon-look film under a 3 mm clear polyurethane dome. The depth and gloss come close to the look of carbon fibre, but the material is not carbon fibre.

Do I have to remove the dashboard?
No. The parts go onto the existing trim surfaces – nothing has to be dismantled.

Gloss or matte?
The kits ship high-gloss. For a matte carbon look, spray one or two thin coats of clear matt lacquer on the parts before fitting.

Find your kit in our SLK, CL and CLK and SL categories, or browse all Mercedes-Benz kits. Questions? Contact us.