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Sure! I actually just fixed one and had it out. On these black plastic Gen 2 keys MB made a silly choice, there are IR chips on top and bottom. I imagine one is emitter and one is detector. One is white, the other black. They are centered and at the tip. And very easily broken off.
When first Chrome key came out they used a single IR chip so it is more robust.
The EIS chip that powers the key is the copper wound coil, also at tip, just to right of black IR chip.
This is why telling people that keys can require good batteries to start car is so dangerous. If this PCB comes out it is very easy to knock any of those three chips off. Will still have RF but taking any of those 3 off will break the EIS start chat.
1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
Update: Got the car back from paint
Finally got the call today that the car has been painted and ready for pick up. First impressions of the paint work is that they did an awesome job. He did tell
me to assemble the car and if I noticed any imperfections to drop it back off and he will take care of it.
They did a good job preparing the car beforehand and the panels are all laser straight. The paint has a nice subtle metallic which would be obvious under direct sun light.
they still have to paint the bumpers and small pieces so maybe by next week they will be done.
I snapped a few quick photos. More to come as I get the rest of the parts and put it together.
1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
@PJmak I ended up paying $6,500 for the paint job. He did a great job. I do have to take it back for a few spots that need some additional buffing. But overall I’m very happy.
The color looks amazing compared to ordinary jet black.
I’m picking up the rest of the parts today.
Last edited by mbdreamr; Jun 11, 2025 at 01:04 PM.
Thats a really good price. Did you take the car dissasembled or did he do that for you too? Im looking for a paint shop as well but Id prefer to take the car in dissasembled already and ready for prep
1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
so finally got the bumpers and trim back. Put on the bumpers at the body shop to bring the car home. Still need to remove the front bumper to put on fog lights.
Last edited by mbdreamr; Jun 12, 2025 at 01:14 AM.
1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
Thanks for the replies. I believe I made the right choice with the wheels. They truly look much more amazing in person. Every other C43 out there is on monoblocks and this is unique.
Not to say that monoblocks don’t look nice. We have another C43 in the family with 18” monoblocks on there so I wanted to be different.
Last edited by mbdreamr; Jun 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM.
1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
I’m happy with the work. As he explained with the buff and cut process that they usually aren’t able to get everything out in one go. So I’ve taped up the areas that need additional attention. I’m dropping it back off Friday to have them cut and buff those areas I found. That’s why I didn’t put back the door seals or drivers door handle yet.
The quality of the paint is good. There’s no orange peel except where it needs some more cut and buff. Mostly at the edges. The paint is smooth and factory like.
I’ll update better pictures of the final
result this weekend. If your ever in the Bay Area, your more than welcome to see the car up close.
Wish private lounge held events. They were so nice.
I’ll find out what brand paint he used. He did mention he doesn’t use cheap materials because usually it doesn’t result well.
Last edited by mbdreamr; Jun 26, 2025 at 02:21 PM.
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