Don Black

I know that Iridium Silver is the "classic" Mercedes color. And that it's the most popular one. And good for resale value.

But it just seems very "ordinary" to me even though the C63 does look gorgeous in almost any color.

So I'm thinking about going the Mars Red/Black Interior route. It seems a bit flashy to me, but not overly so. More importantly though, it seems like Mars Red implies a more aggressive "car personality" so to speak....

To be honest, the color in direct sunlight is a bit "too red" for me. But when in the shadows or in the morning/evening/night, I think the red turns a bit darker and looks amazing.

Any regrets from existing Mars Red owners?

Thks for the feedback,

Merc63

Palladium or the dark grey are really nice too.

hhughes1

None at all in fact I'm looking for a Mars Red GLK to park next to it in the garage.

OverBudget

I was the first Mars Red C63 on the board (I'm pretty sure)... and I just washed mine yesterday... I wouldn't trade it and $5k for any other color...

Don Black

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the reinforcement.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know why the Iridium Silver paint option is more expensive than the Mars Red one? What is it about "metallic" paints that makes it pricier?

Don Black

Btw, mind if I ask what rims you've got for your car? The black/red contrast is awesome.

Also, got any shots of your car with the clear reflectors (the ones that replaced the stock amber ones)?

Thanks!

black-clk500

I really like the Mars Red too--but I'm afraid so will Johnny Law!! (and jealous vandals too)
BTW I'd have to say that Black is the most popular, no--at least here in New England it is.

I think I'll end up with another Black Benz, but that Mars Red is tempting!!!

hhughes1

Original rims with the grey painted black It will reflect like glass and the clear bra is nearly invisible.

nrgy

Probably because the paint has metallic flake added to it, which gives the paint a subtle sparkle to it in certain lighting. Almost all metallic paints are more expensive options. Doesn't necessarily make it a better option though. On certain cars in certain colors I prefer non metallic paint.

nychokeyplaya35

U should paint the outline of the wheel with a red stripe...or is that too ghetto lol? Also if you smoked the clear corners black with the mirrors it would be a sick black on red theme....

Kleemann7

trust me red is better than silver. i have a silver C63 and maybe i will foil it to red or blue.

hhughes1

Not a fan of the perimeter stripe on the wheels, the side markers are now smoked and I'm working on the side mirror lamps.

Don Black

Mind if I ask what clear bra you purchased? It looks great. Did you install it yourself?

hhughes1

Phantom Shield in Orlando apx $700 installed. Great work by the way

www.phantomshield.net

amg07

If you want a bit darker red you could go with the Barolo Red (metallic).