SL/R230: Leather color code 501A
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Leather color code 501A
I have not been able to find the color codes for the "Black" and "Anthracite" used in 2006 501A Exclusive Leather - Black/Anthracite interior. This doesn't seem like an uncommon option. Any help would be appreciated.
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Jack
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Jack
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Unlike a question such as "Where is the fuse box?", this happens to be a question where having the VIN certainly can help answer it. With the VIN, I can pull your data card from EPC and give you the color code. Understand that the interior style/color code from the data card is not the same thin gas the color code on individual parts. If you need a particular part, it is best to lookup the item in EPC with your VIN to make sure you get the proper color.
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I gave Fields Mercedes my VIN and the said my interior is 501A Black/Anthracite. I have tried with the leather repair companies to get some touch up dye and they cannot cross 501A to a specific black or anthracite.
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Here's your data card:
http://benzbits.com/datacard/WDBSK76FX6F114695.pdf
That verifies your interior is 501A, but that is both the color and style. It's "full leather" in color "anthracite". If you need a color match, use one for "anthracite" which is a bluish-black.
http://benzbits.com/datacard/WDBSK76FX6F114695.pdf
That verifies your interior is 501A, but that is both the color and style. It's "full leather" in color "anthracite". If you need a color match, use one for "anthracite" which is a bluish-black.
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Yeah, that's the issue - the 501A is a "style" code so it's not just the color. I checked a part number by your VIN (the side panel on the center console) to see its color code. It shows "9C76" as the part color code, with a note of "581A Graphite". Hope that helps!
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How did you manage to find a more specific color code? A VIN lookup on my 2008 CL550 Graphite Designo package returns just "501A". I should note, my 501A Graphite looks nothing like the car pictured above. I too want a touch-up pen for some white scuffs and scratches.
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Once you put the VIN into EPC and pull up a part that comes in different colors, there will be a 4-digit color suffix. Just looking at the interior of your car, you'll see different parts in different colors. So everything isn't just "501A". Each piece has a that specific color code, and not all are the same color.
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Maybe I can revive this old thread?
I've been looking for a dye to fix some minor scratches on my 2014 SL65's center console side trim. The interior is: EXCLUSIVE LEATHER BLACK/ANTHRACITE (501A).
I purchased some dye from Seat Doctors based on my VIN. They sent me black dye with a SATIN finish, which is what they say matches Mercedes. The color looks correct, but it's too shiny. The "exclusive" leather has a very flat/matte finish. Seat Doctors then sent me a matte top coat. I tried that and one other top coat product with no luck. The top coats leave a visible ring around the fix and they're too shiny despite being called "matte".
At this point I'm experimenting with a "dulling agent", which is mixed with the dye before application. I'm not done yet, but I think it's going to work. I've been progressively adding the agent to the Seat Doctors dye and it is getting flatter, but not quite there yet. I pulled the piece of trim out of the car so I can test the dye mix on the back. It's too cold out now to do this in the car anyway.
I would have just bought a new trim piece in this case, but none of the OEM sites have it. Looks like it's no longer available. Besides, once I have the right mix I can use it fix scratches on other interior parts like the seats. I'll advise Seat Doctors on the fix once I have the correct formula.
UPDATE: the best match for 501A Anthracite/Black came from leathertouchupdye.com -- their 7315 color matches well. Order it with the Matte finish option. The product is expensive, but it had the best overall match.
I've been looking for a dye to fix some minor scratches on my 2014 SL65's center console side trim. The interior is: EXCLUSIVE LEATHER BLACK/ANTHRACITE (501A).
I purchased some dye from Seat Doctors based on my VIN. They sent me black dye with a SATIN finish, which is what they say matches Mercedes. The color looks correct, but it's too shiny. The "exclusive" leather has a very flat/matte finish. Seat Doctors then sent me a matte top coat. I tried that and one other top coat product with no luck. The top coats leave a visible ring around the fix and they're too shiny despite being called "matte".
At this point I'm experimenting with a "dulling agent", which is mixed with the dye before application. I'm not done yet, but I think it's going to work. I've been progressively adding the agent to the Seat Doctors dye and it is getting flatter, but not quite there yet. I pulled the piece of trim out of the car so I can test the dye mix on the back. It's too cold out now to do this in the car anyway.
I would have just bought a new trim piece in this case, but none of the OEM sites have it. Looks like it's no longer available. Besides, once I have the right mix I can use it fix scratches on other interior parts like the seats. I'll advise Seat Doctors on the fix once I have the correct formula.
UPDATE: the best match for 501A Anthracite/Black came from leathertouchupdye.com -- their 7315 color matches well. Order it with the Matte finish option. The product is expensive, but it had the best overall match.
Last edited by jmattioni; Jan 12, 2023 at 03:01 PM. Reason: Update
