Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Holden Lewis on November 19, 2008, 22:46:37
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A somewhat "rough" strip of body is below the door and running from the front fender well to the back fender well. This has a bit of texture to it and appears to be some sort of splash strip. It is on all Pagodas. My 1966 230 SL is white exterior and red interior. This referred to body part is painted white. Is it originally white or black?
Holden
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On my 250 SL that has not had this piece repainted, it's grey. Sorry it's not a better pic.
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Holden -
I think you are referring the to the rocker panels with the jacking point under the doors. They should be painted black.
Doug
1967 250SL (Early)
4-Speed, Orient Red, Leather
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Are they always painted black irregardless of the exterior paint of the car?
Holden
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There is a pretty detailed discussion here about the correct color for the panels. You should find it if you search the terms "rocker panels" and "color." The consensus is that they are not supposed to be painted body color, but rather black or what some have said is a dark grey. Many pagoda rockers have been repainted to body or some other color though, including mine. Some prefer that, but my understanding is that this is not original, and never was. I think the idea during design was that black (dark grey?) made the car appear sleeker and not quite as "tubby."
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The splash panel you refer to is commonly known as the rocker panel. To my knowledge it should be painted charcoal/ black in a stone guard satin finish.
regards