Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mdsalemi on August 29, 2004, 13:48:02
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Hi Folks,
Looking for original finish information for the automatic transmission filler tube. Mine was "CAD" plated in the restoration, however during some trans work a year ago they neglected to double wrench it and twisted it at the base to the point of cracking. I have a replacement from MB that's painted black. What's the correct finish? Black or gold CAD?
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored
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The correct finish is the gold "cad" plating or zinc dichromate. I think MB is getting away from these original finishes due to environmental concerns (both "cad" & zinc dichromate processes use toxic compounds)
John
280SL (Euro)
280SE (US)