paint code

[shaf]

Hi can anyone help finding the paint code for my 280 sl it maroon red type original and also I was thinking of changing the colour to black with red leather. Just to get some advise from the experts as this is my first pagoda.

Thanks

Shaf UK

[KevinC]

Shaf,

Welcome to the club! Try the search function on this site as well as the "database" listings to help become more familiar with your "new" car. The paint codes are listed in the database in detail and you can find your three digit number on a plate in the engine compartment on the left side. As a reference, mine is 670.

Good luck!
Kevin

Kevin Caputo
Boca Raton, FL
1967 230 SL Automatic
670 Light Ivory
113 Bronze/Brown MB Tex

[rwmastel]

Shaf,

Yes, do a search.  Mine turned up this thread, which actually was started by you!

http://index.php?topic=4758+plate

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

[114015]

Hello Shaf,

Your 280 might be 501 as indicated before (I cannont prove this now) or 542 ("dark red").

Look for the 3-digit number(s) on the plate like 542 G 542 G

(G = Glasurit, H = Herberts).

My 2 humble cents: keep it dark red. It's beautiful and not too common. Very elegant.

Best,

Achim
(Magdeburg, Germany)

[shaf]

Hi guys thanks for the help and advise in locating the paint code, unfortunatly my plate is rotten away and i only have the plate with the chassis number on it

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by shaf

Hi guys thanks for the help and advise in locating the paint code, unfortunatly my plate is rotten away and i only have the plate with the chassis number on it

Shaf,

Then your best move is to use your registration or title and get a Data Card from M-B.  That will have all your codes on it.

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