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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: drewsalisbury on October 21, 2005, 11:47:18

Title: firewall pad
Post by: drewsalisbury on October 21, 2005, 11:47:18
The original (diamond pattern) pad in my 280sl is faded and scuffed.  Can these things be painted?

Drew Salisbury
1971 280sl auto
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: Raymond on October 21, 2005, 15:14:14
I gotta believe that it wouldn't last long.  I think vynil paint would crack under the heat of the compartment.  Engine paint might not stick as it is pretty brittle when cured.  It might be an interesting experiment to paint a lower corner, say under the fuse box, and see what it looks like after a few dozen heat and cool cycles.  



Ray
'68 280SL 4-spd Coupe
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: Ed Cave on October 21, 2005, 16:07:33
Drew:

When we restored my car we were able to remove the (original) firewall pad, recondition it and reinstall. If I'm not mistaken my restorer dyed it black. You could contact Brian at Motoring Investments if you want to know what all he did to it.

See photos of it reinstalled at http://www.motoringinvestments.com/resto280eng.htm

Good luck.

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: Tom230sl on October 21, 2005, 16:52:19
Try hi-temp flat black, who knows it might work?

NOTE: I have NOS original "daimond pattern" pads. I will offer them for sale in the next month or so. Because this site/members have been such assistance to me, they will be offered to this club at a discount (below reserve) before going to ebay. They will not be cheap, however, I need to recover my investment.
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: Tom230sl on October 21, 2005, 18:32:23
quote:
Originally posted by Ed Cave

Drew:

When we restored my car we were able to remove the (original) firewall pad, recondition it and reinstall. If I'm not mistaken my restorer dyed it black. You could contact Brian at Motoring Investments if you want to know what all he did to it.

See photos of it reinstalled at http://www.motoringinvestments.com/resto280eng.htm

Good luck.

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430
NICE LUMP!
Ed, where did you get (where can I get) that correct inline brake booster check valve?
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: Ed Cave on October 21, 2005, 20:15:36
Ed, where did you get (where can I get) that correct inline brake booster check valve?

Tom:

I'd have to refer you to Brian Peters for that answer. You'll find his contact information at www.motoringinvestments.com He is a great guy and I'm certain will help you find what you are looking for.

Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430
Title: Re: firewall pad
Post by: rwmastel on October 25, 2005, 11:55:47
quote:
Originally posted by Tom230sl

I have NOS original "daimond pattern" pads. I will offer them for sale in the next month or so.

I'm sure they will sell in minutes!  There are a lot of people in need of this material.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420