I have a 280SL which was repainted in 1983. It was shown in the Detroit Gemutlichkeit Concours 3 years. It received 2nd place 2 years and 1st in 85. It was invited to the 100th Mercedes Concours in 1985 winning third place. I am having the car repainted and the question came up whether it was correct to have chip resistant material applied to the lower rear fenders on a line under the chrome strip starting behind the rear wheel opening and terminating at the seam under the rear fender. To my knowledge, I never remember of being (gigged) for a paint defect for having the chip guard applied under the body paint. A local person told me not to duplicate this detail. The painting will be started next week. Any thoughts?
