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|[[File:W220_steering_wheel_buttons_paintwork_preparation.jpg|thumb|none|Checking color on invisible area.]] | |[[File:W220_steering_wheel_buttons_paintwork_preparation.jpg|thumb|none|Checking color on invisible area.]] | ||
|[[File:W220_volico_orion-gray-dark_vs_alpaca-gray.jpg|thumb|none|Painted in "orion gray dark" and "alpaca gray".]] | |[[File:W220_volico_orion-gray-dark_vs_alpaca-gray.jpg|thumb|none|Painted in "orion gray dark" and "alpaca gray".]] | ||
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=== Painting door trim === | |||
Color "alpaca gray" from valico.de was used for painting. | |||
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|[[File:W220_paintwork_door_trim_before.jpg|thumb|none|Door trim with original brushed off color.]] | |||
|[[File:W220_paintwork_door_trim_checking_color.jpg|thumb|none|Checking color on invisible area.]] | |||
|[[File:W220_paintwork_door_trim_checking_color2.jpg|thumb|none|Color matches.]] | |||
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|[[File:W220_paintwork_door_trim_workspace.jpg|thumb|none|Paintwork in process.]] | |||
|[[File:W220_paintwork_door_trim_before_after.jpg|thumb|none|Comparison of repainting and old original painting.]] | |||
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Revision as of 20:42, 26 January 2017
Mercedes-Benz Paint Codes
A typical W220 paint color code is 3 digits long and contains numbers only prefixed with letter C.
Location of paint codes
- driver side door jamb,
- the radiator crossover or support bar,
- engine compartment option code sticker adhered to the underside of the hood.
- trunk option code sticker adhered to the trunk floor.
- VIN sticker adhered to front door frame.
- in the data card row Nr.31.
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Touch up Paint, Clear Coat, Primer
Various suppliers have available
- Touch-up Paint in aerosol spray cans or paint pens,
- Clear Coat,
- Primer and
- Instructions for use.
Ordering auto touch up paint is easy. Provide us with the year, make, model, and color code of your vehicle. Scroll down to see all available products. Don't forget to use clearcoat.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/choosecolor/year.aspx?make=mercd+benz
Exterior Painting
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Interior Painting
Volico.de colors
Volico.de sells color spray for leather and plastics. However, be warned - under the name "alpaca gray dark" actually is sold pre-facelift "orion gray dark" color.
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Painting door trim
Color "alpaca gray" from valico.de was used for painting.
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