[W126 Coupe] paint question

[Gary]

thanks mike


Mike Ramay <mramay at attglobal.net> wrote:
I had mine painted a year ago, and between the painter and myself, took off EVERYTHING from the body that could be easily removed. Bumpers, door cladding, headlights, taillights, door handles, radio antenna, etc. etc. All that was left on the car was the chrome/SS trim around the front and rear windows and the strip over the doors. I mean EVERYTHING else was removed. The result was marvelous. The painter knew I was completely around the bend on the car and added extra clear to the paint job.
 
One other major suggestion. Do NOT use a Mercedes color for the paint job. I found that Chrysler Bright Silver is amazingly close to MB Bright Silver and that is what was used on mine. That allows me to go to the local parts store and buy a spray can or touch up bottle of "my" color. I didn't do this because it was cheaper (which it was) but because I wanted a spray can of paint without having to hope that MB would supply one. The Duplicolor bright silver seems to be an exact match to the PPG Chrysler PS-2 on the car. 
 
Find a color that is very close to the MB color, and go for it. I did the entire roof of a '79 300SD with duplicolor spray cans and it turned out great - the shiniest part of the car. Your results may vary...... :-)
 
I'd show you a picture of my SEC but Tummala isn't putting anyone into Members Cars any more.
 

Thanks,
Mike Ramay
(702) 494-8056

 
thinking of painting my car...it's the dark blue color...was wondering if anyone has painted their car and what suggestions you could give me.  what would you do differently if you could do it over again?  who should i take to?  etc   thanks 
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