Help: ID Color Please (Pics)

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Rate Thread

Jan 16, 2009 | 03:48 AM

Al Carbone

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

From: Germany, Düsseldorf

CL500 (W215)

Help: ID Color Please (Pics)

Hi,

I'm going to change the color from my silver CL500. There are a lot of other work like bumper, interior, rims etc.

I decided to change my CL in Black. The problem is, there are a lot of black colours, and some of them doesen't look good.

I want the black color like the CL in the following pic. Which color is it exactly and which code-number?

I don't think it's obisdian-black.

I would be very thankfull for any information and thanks in advance.

Best regards from germany

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:16 AM

~CL500~

Super Member

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 584

Likes: 3

From: Northern NJ

E90 N54 & W251

My guess, either Obsidian or Black Opal

Jan 16, 2009 | 01:17 PM

fatmike

Super Member

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 623

Likes: 0

From: Boston

CLK63 BS

I think it has to be either one of those, or a custom color.

You could try emailing the company that made that car. MEC

Jan 16, 2009 | 01:39 PM

~CL500~

Super Member

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 584

Likes: 3

From: Northern NJ

E90 N54 & W251

If the paint is original, send me the VIN if you can and I'll look it up for you.

Jan 16, 2009 | 05:36 PM

Ifari

Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 212

Likes: 2

2000 CL500 1992 300SE

197obsidian black metallic

Jan 16, 2009 | 07:17 PM

calgary

Senior Member

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 285

Likes: 27

From: Calgary Alberta Canada

2001 Mercedes CL500 2006 E350 4-matic

You should consider selling your Silver CL and find one in the colour you really want. A repaint will never be the same - and if it comes to selling the car lateron you might have to take a lot less than if it was original paint..Viel Glueck..

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:46 AM

Al Carbone

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

From: Germany, Düsseldorf

CL500 (W215)

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatmike

I think it has to be either one of those, or a custom color.

You could try emailing the company that made that car. MEC

Hi,

I've ask them already, but those idiots dont want answer or they just dont know it..

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~CL500~

If the paint is original, send me the VIN if you can and I'll look it up for you.

@~CL500~

hi,

sorry but what is "VIN" and where can I find it?

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ifari

197obsidian black metallic

well, are you sure?

Because for me the color from the pics above look a bit like a grey-tone comes out a bit.

But on the other side, a lot of people told me that obsidian black metallic have a little greytone, greentone.

I'm just not sure, because I need really the exact code.

Quote:

Originally Posted by calgary

Thanks calgary.

But to sell my car is not a option. Because to find the CL in that color in the same price category as my silver CL is NOT possible. Black cars are much much more expensive here. I got a serious painter with a lot experience and proffessional equipment.

Its not a problem to color the car which color you ever want. You just need the code and the rest do the machine which mix up the color on the milligramm exact.

believe me, it looks 100% like the original MB painting. And its just about 1800 Euros.

If I want to sell the car one day, I think I'm going to get a better price than in silver. As I said before, black cars are wanted and much more valuable. 7 of 10 Cars you see here are Silver.

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Verdad Gallardo

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Verdad Gallardo

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Verdad Gallardo

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Verdad Gallardo

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Verdad Gallardo

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Verdad Gallardo

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Verdad Gallardo

Jan 22, 2009 | 05:41 AM

Al Carbone

Thread Starter

Junior Member

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

From: Germany, Düsseldorf

CL500 (W215)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~CL500~

The VIN number is your Vehicle Identification Number. It is located on the windscreen, driver's side. With that code, we can determine the factory color of that vehicle.

Thank you buddy.

I'll try to find out the number.

Thanks in advance.

Jan 22, 2009 | 08:04 PM

#10

Ifari

Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 212

Likes: 2

2000 CL500 1992 300SE

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifari

197obsidian black metallic

well, are you sure?

Because for me the color from the pics above look a bit like a grey-tone comes out a bit.

But on the other side, a lot of people told me that obsidian black metallic have a little greytone, greentone.

I'm just not sure, because I need really the exact code.

Well, that car has been detailed, buffed and waxed within an inch of its life. So yeeeah, I think it's 197 Obsidian Black.