Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: TJMart on July 30, 2019, 18:59:43

Title: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: TJMart on July 30, 2019, 18:59:43

From reading prior posts the dipstick for a 1970 280SL should be painted red. Is there a specific "red" that should be used and where can I get it? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: Peter on July 31, 2019, 11:29:49

Hello Tony,

I don't know the original color code, but I have checked my dipstick (1969 280SL) with the RAL color codes.
The most similar RAL color is RAL 3001.

Success Peter

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: TJMart on July 31, 2019, 13:17:02

Thanks Peter! So I can take this color code and have the paint mixed to that color?

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: Peter on July 31, 2019, 17:43:13

Hi Tony,

RAL is a general (not brand/make related) color-coding system used in Europe. I’m not sure if it is widely used in the USA.

On internet there are however site which can “translate” the RAL color code into specific brans/make.
The professional (car) paint mixed store should be able with this RAL code to prepare the right color.

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: 114015 on July 31, 2019, 17:45:37

Yes,
it's most likely RAL 3000 or 3001.
Something like "Fireengine-red".

Don't be too picky about this.
Just light red & okay.

... and? It's only the handle, not the whole dipstick.

Regards,

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: wayne R on August 04, 2019, 06:12:39

Agree --Achim--like you said, i cheated  went this  way,
but my  car is not show, and the colour matched fairly good.
DST22---Centre Red----Dupli-Colour,---regards.
Forum members , i know ,dont tell me i have the wrong battery holder.

Title: Re: Oil Dipstick Color
Post by: Shvegel on August 04, 2019, 08:24:23

brushed with Rustoleum "red"