Re: HELP: paint type and code for 87 300D

Jul 30, 2003 0 Replies

Thanks.



There is a "702 G". Do you know where I can cross reference the code into a color?



Bill



Bill wrote:
>> Anyone know the type of original paint used on a 1987 300D Turbo? It looks like
>> light gold.
>> Is it a two step poly? Laquer with clear coat?
>> TIA
>
>Open the hood, on the metal bar between the
>headlamps, close to the middle is a metal plate.
>
>One of the three-figure numbers has a letter
>added, e.g. 735G - that is the MB paint number
>and the supplier of the paint.
>
>MB metallic paint always has a clear coat, the
>normal colours (like white etc.) not, but on
>special order can have such a clear coat
>ex-factory, too.
>
>
>Juergen

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