Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: AAR on March 08, 2023, 17:39:01

Title: Original Color Code
Post by: AAR on March 08, 2023, 17:39:01

Hi,
I recently purchased a 1971 280SL, the current color is grey, which I believe is not the original color. Does anyone know how can I find the original color code? Although am not having any data card or car history.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: WRe on March 08, 2023, 17:58:58

Hi,
there is a paint number plate in your engine bay. Use search function.
e.g. https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23916.msg171264#msg171264
...WRe

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: Vander on March 08, 2023, 18:03:13

In the engine compartment, there is a metal plate on the driver's side by the top of the strut tower. Post a picture of it, and we will tell you the original colors.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: AAR on March 08, 2023, 18:32:04

 

Quote from: Vander on March 08, 2023, 18:03:13

In the engine compartment, there is a metal plate on the driver's side by the top of the strut tower. Post a picture of it, and we will tell you the original colors.

Hello Vander,
Thank you for the help, this is the picture.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: WRe on March 08, 2023, 18:40:21

158 white grey
As a full member you get access to all this Information .

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: Jonny B on March 08, 2023, 19:12:13

And to throw in additional pitch for full membership. For $30 you also get full access to the technical articles including tuning tips and much more. Well worth the fee.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: rwmastel on March 09, 2023, 02:47:15

Does your car look similar to this?

https://www.mercedes-market.com/2018/10/17/mercedes-benz-color-code-158-g-white-grey-weiss-grau/

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: AAR on March 09, 2023, 05:08:12

 :) Thanks for the help

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: rwmastel on March 09, 2023, 05:35:17

Sooooo ........ is your car currently painted 158, or some other shade of gray?  My hub caps and hard top are 158.  It's a nice color.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: AAR on March 09, 2023, 11:46:37

Quote from: rwmastel on March 09, 2023, 05:35:17

Sooooo ........ is your car currently painted 158, or some other shade of gray?  My hub caps and hard top are 158.  It's a nice color.

Currently it is a grey shade, but I think I will be going with the original 158.

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: Garry on March 09, 2023, 20:15:52

Looks like it might currently be 173G Anthracite gray or ever 190G Graphite gray

Title: Re: Original Color Code
Post by: AAR on March 21, 2023, 18:16:02

Yes I believe it is.
I only have one doubt though since the paint is not in a good quality, shall I go with the original color or keep it as is  :-\
Thinking of it in the long term.