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chasinthesun 09-25-2009 10:35 AM
Changing the original color/ 300td
 
I Recently bought a well used ,not abused ,300td .Interior is as near perfect as you can expect for some 20 yrs of service.My problem is the dark blue paint color really doesnt match the interior burgundy scheme.I was on ebay and layed eyes on a burgandy wagon ,so nice.Yeh or neh.Pics or on my other thread,"cheap wagon story".

Craig 09-25-2009 10:48 AM
Changing color correctly will require significant work/money. You don't want to end up with mismatched door jambs, wheel wells, engine compartment, underside of trunk lid, etc.

Mike D 09-25-2009 11:57 AM
It's easier to change/paint/dye the interior than to make such a drastic color change in paint.

Jeremy5848 09-25-2009 12:56 PM
SEM makes some excellent paints for vinyl. I have used their "Shadow Blue" (#15043), which is a near-perfect match for the dark blue interior of my '85 and '87 300Ds. It covers other colors without a primer -- I have used it over both black and tan Mercedes colors. The results match my existing blue interior so well that you pretty much have to be told it's been painted. Google "SEM paint" for more info and various buying opportunities. Comes in spray cans for US$10-15 depending on the vendor.

lupin..the..3rd 09-25-2009 01:15 PM
A proper paint job at a good body shop will cost the same as just buying another 300td.

Craig 09-25-2009 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lupin..the..3rd (Post 2301668)
A proper paint job at a good body shop will cost the same as just buying another 300td.
Probably more. I'm about to have my 300D repainted and expect to pay between $5-10K for a decent job and some very minor body clean-up.

rs899 09-25-2009 02:10 PM
It is VERY labor intensive. A lot of the cost is just removing/replacing trim rubber, masking etc. If you can find a body shop that will let you prep the car and then they just shoot it you can get a decent deal.

Rick

Mike D 09-25-2009 02:53 PM
The SEM paint is some very good stuff.

This link shows a bit of the color change I did on my wife's 250C.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/detailing-interior/248196-door-trim-moulding.html

H-townbenzoboy 09-25-2009 11:27 PM
To do an extreme color change properly requires removing EVERYTHING from the car inside and out until you have just a shell sitting there. Any other way cuts corners and isn't worth it. The only color change I've seen done that didn't require an entire teardown was from Orient Red to Bordeaux Red. Those two shades are about the same, except one was from the 70s/80s and the other was a shade used on late model MBs.

That color combo is interesting. Is it factory? Post the VIN so we can look up the build data.

Sev 09-26-2009 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Craig (Post 2301681)
Probably more. I'm about to have my 300D repainted and expect to pay between $5-10K for a decent job and some very minor body clean-up.
dude, paying that much for a beat up old 300d is insanity. buy yourself another nice benz

Sev 09-26-2009 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy (Post 2301958)
To do an extreme color change properly requires removing EVERYTHING from the car inside and out until you have just a shell sitting there. Any other way cuts corners and isn't worth it. The only color change I've seen done that didn't require an entire teardown was from Orient Red to Bordeaux Red. Those two shades are about the same, except one was from the 70s/80s and the other was a shade used on late model MBs.

That color combo is interesting. Is it factory? Post the VIN so we can look up the build data.
or you can just take it to maaco for $300 and call it a day.

Craig 09-26-2009 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Sev (Post 2302005)
dude, paying that much for a beat up old 300d is insanity. buy yourself another nice benz
Dude, if I wanted some newer cars I would buy them.

chasinthesun 09-26-2009 10:07 AM
Forgot to say I will be doing the paint job prep and my mechanic friend can shoot paint like a pro,all done at my shop.Materials should be under $250 so cost isnt a factor its originality.ONE STAGE OR 2 STAGE is the question after Ive made my mind up.

Craig 09-26-2009 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy (Post 2301958)
To do an extreme color change properly requires removing EVERYTHING from the car inside and out until you have just a shell sitting there. Any other way cuts corners and isn't worth it.
This is where the cost comes from.

t walgamuth 09-26-2009 10:25 AM
I think the navy burgandy combination is very nice. I would not change the color if mine.


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