C63/C63S AMG
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What colour is this?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Aug 27, 2015 | 08:34 PM
  #1  
finch!'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 73
Likes: 2
From: Adelaide, Australia
A45, Amarok, C63s Edition 1 wagon.
Lightbulb What colour is this?

Hi,

I've placed an order for a C63s Edition 1 estate. Delivery should be in January.

I ordered Diamond White but I'm able to change that for another few weeks. I found these photographs yesterday:







From http://www.autogespot.com/mercedes-a...n-1/2015/08/18

I think that colour combination looks awesome. The trouble is, neither my dealer nor I can figure out if that's Iridium Silver or Iridium Silver Magno. We both think it's the Magno version, but aren't entirely sure. Any thoughts? Whatever it is, I want it. I just don't want to change my order to the "wrong" colour

Cheers!
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2015 | 01:22 PM
  #2  
mister2d's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 194
Likes: 2
From: East Coast
15 AMG C63S ED1
Doing a google search it appears the "Magno" paints are matte in colour. That's what this estate looks like to me.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2015 | 02:03 PM
  #3  
obbob's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 405
Likes: 72
From: NV
,
Iridium Silver Magno. I agree it looks killer. But please look up how to care for Matte Paint before making the switch. Matte paint is way harder than gloss paint. Make sure you are willing to put in the effort.
Reply
Old Aug 28, 2015 | 09:46 PM
  #4  
finch!'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 73
Likes: 2
From: Adelaide, Australia
A45, Amarok, C63s Edition 1 wagon.
Originally Posted by mister2d
Doing a google search it appears the "Magno" paints are matte in colour. That's what this estate looks like to me.
I think you're right. I tailed a C250 in regular Iridium Silver yesterday and it looked good but also looked like every other boring Mercedes out there. Magno with Edition 1 would look pretty special

Originally Posted by obbob
Iridium Silver Magno. I agree it looks killer. But please look up how to care for Matte Paint before making the switch. Matte paint is way harder than gloss paint. Make sure you are willing to put in the effort.
Thanks for the input - that's something I hadn't considered. I haven't had a matte car before.

I'm planning to get the entire car wrapped in Xpel Ultimate - a 'self healing' protection film. I have it on the A45 and it's paid for itself a couple of times. I'll have to call the guy who applies it to see what his experience with it and matte colours is. I don't want to lose the matte effect but a little gloss would probably work well.

Thanks again!
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2015 | 11:11 AM
  #5  
dtshd's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 87
Likes: 4
2016 c63s
Originally Posted by finch!
I think you're right. I tailed a C250 in regular Iridium Silver yesterday and it looked good but also looked like every other boring Mercedes out there. Magno with Edition 1 would look pretty special



Thanks for the input - that's something I hadn't considered. I haven't had a matte car before.

I'm planning to get the entire car wrapped in Xpel Ultimate - a 'self healing' protection film. I have it on the A45 and it's paid for itself a couple of times. I'll have to call the guy who applies it to see what his experience with it and matte colours is. I don't want to lose the matte effect but a little gloss would probably work well.

Thanks again!
Ask your guy about xpel stealth. I think that's the wrap that makes your car into a matte color. So if your car is silver, putting on the stealth wrap will make it matte silver.

Found this:
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/other-cars/2656760-xpel-stealth-before-and-after-photos.html

Last edited by dtshd; Aug 29, 2015 at 11:13 AM.
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2015 | 08:46 PM
  #6  
Shellbmb's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 626
Likes: 19
From: Austin, TX
14 GL550; 14 E63s
Originally Posted by obbob
Iridium Silver Magno. I agree it looks killer. But please look up how to care for Matte Paint before making the switch. Matte paint is way harder than gloss paint. Make sure you are willing to put in the effort.
I had an W204 Edition 1 coupe with the magno night black matte paint and I thought it was easier to take care of as you never had to wax it. Just soap and water and viola. I used Dr. Beasley's products.

I would buy that paint again in a heartbeat. I keep telling myself I'm going to order another benz at some paint and custom order that pain color. Color code 056.

Sick looking car BTW!
Reply
Old Oct 8, 2015 | 06:02 PM
  #7  
finch!'s Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 73
Likes: 2
From: Adelaide, Australia
A45, Amarok, C63s Edition 1 wagon.
Originally Posted by dtshd
Ask your guy about xpel stealth. I think that's the wrap that makes your car into a matte color. So if your car is silver, putting on the stealth wrap will make it matte silver.

Found this:
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...er-photos.html
Looks like I forgot about this thread and found it when I was searching Google for "Iridium Silver Xpel Stealth" - which might be an indication of what's happened...!

I've changed the Diamond White C63s to Iridium Silver. I think the Edition 1 package is a bit much contrast against white on a wagon and I have an A45 and VW Amarok in white with black wheels already and want something different.

I'm still on the fence re: Stealth or Ultimate. I'll get a panel done in both and see which I prefer.

The car is being built in two months. I waited 12 for the A45, so in theory this should be easier. In reality, it's more difficult!

Originally Posted by Shellbmb
Sick looking car BTW!
Thanks! I can't wait...!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:21 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE