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That appears to be the Palladium Silver Metallic Exterior with the Crystal Gray/Dark Gray (aka Ash) Interior...
Unfortunately, Palladium Silver Metallic was no longer made available for 231's after the 2015 Model Year, and the Crystal Gray/Dark Gray Interior was dropped by MB after Model Year 2016....
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
My “Dream SL” is not the one I got, but IMO, I did the best I could with what was available at the time: Polar White—the only glossy, non-black, solid color available—and the Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown interior—the only choice that was not what I call “half black.” It has grown on me, but I would have loved a “Maple Yellow,” or a “Mars Red,” or a “British Racing Green,” instead. Oh well.
Yes, it’s my favorite out of all the current interiors. Would have much preferred the Saddle, if it had been ALL Saddle, or Saddle and a contrasting, COMPLEMENTARY color, but when paired with all that black, it is not appealing to me. Same for the reds, grays, etc. I just loved the MB interiors of the 1970’s as pictured below:
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, '24 BMW I7 on order...
Originally Posted by rorywquin
So do you like or dislike the red and black?
I much prefer monochromatic interiors or partial two-tone interiors, where the two tones are complimentary. In the R231’s, my favorite color was the two-tone gray, PRIOR TO the face lift. Unfortunately, and for some unknown reason, they only offered that color in the base leather, not the Nappa. And, after the face lift, it became gray & black, which I found much less attractive . I just think the monochromatic interiors look richer, like this gorgeous Bentley, but it’s all personal preference.
Last edited by Streamliner; 03-15-2020 at 07:44 PM.
In my prime I could fully detail 3 cars in a single day. Now I'm tuckered out after completing one. It is still something I enjoy doing and plan to continue as long as I am physically able. I have switched to a spray on sealant that I use after the paint has been thoroughly cleaned and prepared. Also switching to low dust brake pads has made keeping the wheels clean much easier.
Do you clean your car yourself?
I've just finished doing mine and thought that the time has come to pay some to do it for me......
Still do mine twice a year, full clay bar, wax on, wax off, and like others, my level of production may have diminished, but I still enjoy the task. About every other year I take it to a detail shop for a full wheels off cleaning, fender wells, under the hood, etc.. While my components have progressed, the best results seem to be when I take the time to do a full detail myself.
I was going to clay & use iron remover (3 year old car) but last night had the revelation that I've only done 15,000 miles and teh car has lived in a garage. So no clay, will polish out blemishes with Carlack 68 and then protect with TurtleWax hybrid ceramic. I can take my time and will probably takee 3 or 4 days. Corona virus is now stopping me travelling!
'17 SL450, '17 Volt, '17 Malibu Hybrid, '96 Corvette GS coupe
Originally Posted by rorywquin
Do you clean your car yourself?
I've just finished doing mine and thought that the time has come to pay some to do it for me......
I do, but with less enthusiasm than I had in the past. I did try paying for detailing a few times some years ago but, try as I might, I could not prevent them from slathering "protectant" all over everything. I couldn't convince them that tire rubber and interior surfaces are not supposed to be glossy...so, back to doing it myself.
I do, but with less enthusiasm than I had in the past. I did try paying for detailing a few times some years ago but, try as I might, I could not prevent them from slathering "protectant" all over everything. I couldn't convince them that tire rubber and interior surfaces are not supposed to be glossy...so, back to doing it myself.
Yep detailers are a challenge and they all think they have a PHD in chemistry. I hate the stuff they want to slather over the dash and wheels. I was recommended a guy recently and went to look at his workshop which was an absolute mess. My son (he has a Q7 and E53 AMG) uses a mobile guy - I took one look into his van and saw a pile of filthy rags.....not for me. My son replaces his cars every three years and doesn't care as long as they look clean.
I like cleaning the car as it is rewarding but my back hates it.
222 and 231 weekly hand wash and interior detail. Biannual hand clay, polish and, wax. All by someone whom I've used for 20 years and comes to my driveway. To attempt that at my age would be like me trying to scale Everest..LOL I know my place in life. And, admire those who still can do this.
03-05-2020, 09:59 AM
