Help me pick a color - C43
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Help me pick a color - C43
Hi guys - been eagerly awaiting the C43 release for months. I got a chance to test drive one and was very impressed. Now time to tell the dealer what to find for me. I will go with all black leather interior. I'm coming from a 2012 C350.
Now - I need help with a color. I want a nice shine, but I don't want all the maintenance of a black car, paint swirls, etc. Here are my final choices.
Selenite grey - nice compromise to black, but I don't see too many of these around. I have palladium silver on my c350 and like it a lot, but this is definitely darker and sort of wanted something different. Thoughts?
Polar white- diamond white looks to "luxury" to me when this car is more sporty. I think the white looks really good and I keep coming back to it. My issue is that white doesn't shine and I like to put a fresh coat of wax on and just admire. White makes this a little difficult.
Iridium silver metallic - this is probably my leader, but it's a little boring. Looks great shined up, but no real pop or standout look to it. My SA suggested the night kit to add compromise which sounds pretty interesting.
I've looked at all the colors and narrowed doewn to those, but anyone have thoughts on other colors? I like black a lot, but know it would drive me crazy owning it.
Alright friends - what color? And pictures are great if you can post them.
Now - I need help with a color. I want a nice shine, but I don't want all the maintenance of a black car, paint swirls, etc. Here are my final choices.
Selenite grey - nice compromise to black, but I don't see too many of these around. I have palladium silver on my c350 and like it a lot, but this is definitely darker and sort of wanted something different. Thoughts?
Polar white- diamond white looks to "luxury" to me when this car is more sporty. I think the white looks really good and I keep coming back to it. My issue is that white doesn't shine and I like to put a fresh coat of wax on and just admire. White makes this a little difficult.
Iridium silver metallic - this is probably my leader, but it's a little boring. Looks great shined up, but no real pop or standout look to it. My SA suggested the night kit to add compromise which sounds pretty interesting.
I've looked at all the colors and narrowed doewn to those, but anyone have thoughts on other colors? I like black a lot, but know it would drive me crazy owning it.
Alright friends - what color? And pictures are great if you can post them.
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among those i guess i'd take selenite.
personally for me it was down to brilliant blue or polar white, and i drive a blue car currently and just didn't want to go two in a row (saving like $800 was a nice bonus too).
not really fond of silver cars, but i've seen selentite gray and its a very nice color if gray is what you want.
personally for me it was down to brilliant blue or polar white, and i drive a blue car currently and just didn't want to go two in a row (saving like $800 was a nice bonus too).
not really fond of silver cars, but i've seen selentite gray and its a very nice color if gray is what you want.
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Hopefully, my Selenite Grey C43 sedan arrives this week. I'm coming from a very dark blue that shows dirt, scratches and swirl marks, so this is probably my overreaction. I really like both blue colors in a perfect world, but my reality is the delta sonic car wash. Three kids 6 and under means a couple hours detailing a car every week is not going to happen. Grey, white, silver, those are the paints that look good most of the time, regardless of personal abuse. Nothing beats a black or a dark blue when it's clean, and babied though.
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I'm waiting on my C43 Coupe. I have gone for the Iridium Silver with the night package as your SA suggested. Not seen many pictures of Iridium Silver c43's - in the UK most seem to be black white or brilliant blue.
All of your options are good. There are a couple of pics of C43 sedans in the metallic red on this forum and they look great too!
Good luck with your choice!
All of your options are good. There are a couple of pics of C43 sedans in the metallic red on this forum and they look great too!
Good luck with your choice!
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My C43 sedan is polar white with black leather/red stitching/red belts/night pkg/19" black wheels. Haven't decided on additional tinting yer.
Initial order was Selenite Gray, but decided that it looked better on the coupe.
Initial order was Selenite Gray, but decided that it looked better on the coupe.
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My C63 estate is brilliant blue, lovely colour but doesn't half show up the crap 'orange peel' paint finish, mind you all Mercs are the same, I had a black S class for a while and that was the same, some colours show it more than others, silvers and greys are better.
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Don't mean to steal your thread but I am trying to decide which color I want as well.. Looking at a C43 coupe
Between Polar white with night package and black seats or Brilliant Blue with either black or brown interior and NO night package..
Do you guys think brilliant blue would look good with black seats?
(also my dealer has a polar white exactly how I want it but I would have to order a brilliant blue car)
Any thoughts on the lunar blue? I haven't been able to see it in person on a c43 coupe
Between Polar white with night package and black seats or Brilliant Blue with either black or brown interior and NO night package..
Do you guys think brilliant blue would look good with black seats?
(also my dealer has a polar white exactly how I want it but I would have to order a brilliant blue car)
Any thoughts on the lunar blue? I haven't been able to see it in person on a c43 coupe
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Don't mean to steal your thread but I am trying to decide which color I want as well.. Looking at a C43 coupe
Between Polar white with night package and black seats or Brilliant Blue with either black or brown interior and NO night package..
Do you guys think brilliant blue would look good with black seats?
(also my dealer has a polar white exactly how I want it but I would have to order a brilliant blue car)
Any thoughts on the lunar blue? I haven't been able to see it in person on a c43 coupe
Between Polar white with night package and black seats or Brilliant Blue with either black or brown interior and NO night package..
Do you guys think brilliant blue would look good with black seats?
(also my dealer has a polar white exactly how I want it but I would have to order a brilliant blue car)
Any thoughts on the lunar blue? I haven't been able to see it in person on a c43 coupe
No night package. The flat silver front apron and rear bumper insert contrasts really nicely with the Brilliant Blue and ties in well with the Crystal Gray interior.
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Nice combination, I wish it was available with the C63
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