Where can I get a Turquoise interior?

[col320ce]

I love the interior colour in this photo. I can get a carpet set that matches from KHM but they do not do the turquoise seats and trim.  Does anyone know a supplier?
Thanks for any help ...

[cabrioletturbo]

Absolutely gorgeous color. When you find the supplier, please post here, so that the others could benefit. Thanks.

[Jonny B]

The man you want to chat with is Alex D. See the article in the Pagoda Notes history. He has a 250 SL with the turquoise interior and is working with a specialty set up in the Carolinas (US) to get some carpet dyed to match the original shade. Very curious to see what shade of carpet you can get from KHM. I stopped there back in May of 2015 but the carpet did not match what Alex was looking for.

[col320ce]

Hey thanks ... PM sent!

[Alex D]

Hi,

I have spent the last 4 years of my life looking for German Square Weave Carpet in turquoise, color code 6218, I have checked  with at least 40 suppliers and it is no longer available.  Most of the suppliers have never even hear of turquoise carpet.

However, I was able to get white German Square Weave carpet from German Auto Tops, and had it dyed to turquoise, and I am very satisfied with the results.  The dying was done at a university with the proper dying equipment and know how.  I have shown samples to several members of our group and all were very impressed with the dying results.

[perry113]

Greens are very hard to find. The only greens that you typically find are darker ones that are typical of 280SL and 80's greens.
I looked for years for my 220seb with interior leather code 212 Reseda Green and then finally hooked up with Gary at Auto Custom Leathers see:

http://www.autocustomleathers.com/

Gary's website does not do him justice. If you decide to contact him mention my name. He will take good care of you.

See my picture file of my 220seb and you will see the green we can up with.

https://picasaweb.google.com/111355593055710048515/1963220SEBBarnFind

As far as the green goes in these cars its very rare. Totally 50's 60's look. My 1965 230SL also happens to be green. I'm still holding on to the original interior coverings. Still durable and allows Laura and I and our Boston Terrier Daisy to fully enjoy using the car without worrying about beating up a new leather interior.

I am curious to see more pictures of your car and to see how you make out sourcing an interior replacement.

Regards

Peter

[col320ce]

Nicely documented restoration!
Thanks for the images.  I'll let you know how I get on, so far I might be able to get the correct leather colour from KHM but I won't be able to see a sample first so it may be a bit of a lucky dip.
Alex D is awesome and I think I'll get some beautiful looking carpet with his help.

[perry113]

Is your car currently and originally Turquoise 112? That is very rare and unusual.

I also have a 1965 230SL that still retains it original green coverings 124. I love the green. It's so striking and unusual as well.

See pictures

[col320ce]

My car originally was papyrus white paint and 114 interior. Non of it is original now, and it has been painted brown. I just like the look of the turquoise.

The green is awesome too!

[Peter h]

280sl is more  dark green. Dont see it so  often. All nice 
Peter

I have the dashboard covered with dark green leather, MBTex in dark green is no longer available. The seats covers are re-sewn and got new horsehair.
 Peter