SL/R230: Rear Glass C Pillar-
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2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
When I had a parking scratch in my door repaired I should have let them spray paint my c pillars as well. Totally forgot about that. The guy said it would have been no trouble at all. Bummer.
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Former R230, W220 and W221 owner
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From: Netherlands
2005 R 230 SL350 (M112 3.7). Sold the 1966 W113 230SL recently
Put roof half way of course and shield surrounding parts (
). Roughen up with fine grade abrasive, I would make sure all the clear coat is gone before I'd spray them (). The nicer your coat, the easier you'll spot borders. After colour, use much better quality clear finish (). Obvious, I know, just sayin'.
). Roughen up with fine grade abrasive, I would make sure all the clear coat is gone before I'd spray them (). The nicer your coat, the easier you'll spot borders. After colour, use much better quality clear finish (). Obvious, I know, just sayin'.
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2005 SL600
Yes, as @Frederick NL said, sand smooth, color coat, clear coat, buff to high gloss is the surest method to a nice look. I'm not a pro painter, but I've done a fair amount of it and I've always found that clear tends to lay smooth on its own out a lot better than color, requiring much less finish sanding/buffing.
Alternately, you could put a gloss black vinyl wrap on it. You still need to sand completely smooth first though, as any little surface imperfections will transfer right through the vinyl and be very visible.
New panels are priced around $90 each, but as of a month or so back they were on backorder. Not sure if they still are. Part numbers are 230-792-03-30 (left) and 230-792-04-30.
Alternately, you could put a gloss black vinyl wrap on it. You still need to sand completely smooth first though, as any little surface imperfections will transfer right through the vinyl and be very visible.
New panels are priced around $90 each, but as of a month or so back they were on backorder. Not sure if they still are. Part numbers are 230-792-03-30 (left) and 230-792-04-30.
Last edited by brucewane; May 11, 2022 at 10:02 AM.
