Metallic paint

[John C]

I see on a site that has paint chip samples that the name for my paint code (173) is "Anthracite Grey Metallic";  it's hard to tell from the small sample they show what the exact color is.  The car's been in the family since 1971 and it never had the look of what I consider to be a "metallic" paint (i.e., a "metalflake " or similar effect); it always appeared as a very dark grey. Is this just a name that M/B used back in 1970 for a color that really wasn't a true metallic paint? Thanks!

[A Dalton]

173 is  Anthracite  Gray standard paint by Glasurit
172 is metallic.

[John C]

Am I safe in assuming that the use of the word "metallic" in conjunction with code 173 does not mean that the paint will have (for want of a better word) a sparkle effect to it?  After 31 years with the car, I'm not looking for any surprises. Thanks for the input.

[A Dalton]

I don't understand your question.. metallic does not go in conjunction with code 173.
 All my Data shows 173 as a non metallic paint , whereas metallic shows in conjuntion , as you put it, with code 172..

 Where are you getting this info?

[norton]

Hi John Try this link to the paint codes on this site http://sl113.org/data/show_table.asp?table_name=usr_paint_codes

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe

[John C]

Google got me to a site called "Paintscratch.com" that has code DB173 as "Anthracite Grey Metallic"; they list DB172 as "Anthracite Grey Metallic Clearcoat". This is what got me thrown off; based upon what I'm learning here, they must be in error.  Thank you for your input.

quote:Originally posted by A Dalton

I don't understand your question.. metallic does not go in conjunction with code 173.
 All my Data shows 173 as a non metallic paint , whereas metallic shows in conjuntion , as you put it, with code 172..

 Where are you getting this info?

[Ed Cave]

Fortunately, IMO, metallic paints of that era coming out of Germany were not what we would consider "metal flake" or real "sparkly". My 1973 911 is Gold Metallic and few people today would look at it and think of it as a metallic paint. You have to look very closely to see the 'metallic' and even then it is wonderfully subtle.

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Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA


1971 280SL
1973 911S
2004 A4 3.0
2006 GS430

[Ben]

Awesome car Ed !

I love the colour !

Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.