New brake booster

[Peder]

I am wandering if there is someone who can answere this:
I have just bought a new brake booster, a reproduction, from mbclassics.de.
In the picture it is all metallish, no paint, and very shiny blank. Is that a problem. Do I have to paint it with som anti-corrosion, or are they usually black for the look of it. And what kind of metall is used?

Per-Erik

[Pinder]

the ones i have on a 280SL 69 and 280SL 70 are both black semi gloss finish.

[Jordan]

the ones i have on a 280SL 69 and 280SL 70 are both black semi gloss finish.

Also on a 230SL.  I believe they are semi gloss black on all cars.  I've never seen any other colour.

[Peder]

No, I think all originals (ATE) are black. But mine is not woring, so I had to get a new one. And I have bought an aftermarket which lokks like bare metal. Now Alexander at mbclassics.de assures me that they are galvanized. So then I'happy with that.
Per-Erik

[Tyler S]

If it is indeed galvanized, and you would like to paint it, make sure to pickle it with vinegar first. Just wipe it down. Then use a self etching primer before the black top coat.

[Pinder]

I got a replacement one (not ATE) from rockauto. it was also in black. semi gloss finish.

[Peter h]

New ate boster and breaks
Peter