Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on April 24, 2004, 09:25:51
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Hi, I recently purchased a 1969 280SL and am looking to restore/replace the wheel covers. What is the recommended course of action? I have a spare set I could send off to be chromed but don't know where to get this done. Or is there a place to purchase new/restored hubcaps?
Thanks for the help, Wayne
wayne gaudette
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They're available from your friendly MB dealer. Not too expensive either.
I believe early 280 SLs originally had heavier stainless steel hubcaps; the ones from the dealer aren't quite as heavy or nice, but they are basically the same to the naked eye.
Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #018260
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No kidding? That's too easy, thanks for the tip!
-Wayne
wayne gaudette
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They're about $50 a piece. I got four new ones two years ago, they look great. Painting them can be a hassle though - check out the other topic now 'live' on a silicone masking tool that you may be able to borrow.
I painted mine after painstakingly masking the necessary surfaces with masking tape. Turned out o.k. but not perfect.
Cees Klumper in Amsterdam
'69 white 280 SL automatic