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Old 07-28-2018 | 04:41 AM
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Selenite Magno Grey v Obsidian Black

Ordered the E63s Estate, with Selenite Grey. Now having doubts and keep going back and forth from that to the Obsidian Black.

Any views? Personal preference? Issues with the Selenite in terms of upkeep?
Old 07-28-2018 | 07:12 AM
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I’m in the exact same boat. Ordered obsidian black. Then changed it to selenite grey. I love how the black looks. Having owned black cars in the past, keeping them clean is a ***** though. For a daily driver, I think selenite would be easier to keep clean for more than 3 hours after a wash. I’m sticking with selenite(until someone posts a pic of a black car and I just can’t resist how sexy it looks).
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Old 07-28-2018 | 08:18 AM
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There is a huge difference betweeen selenite grey and selenite magno grey.

Personally I', staying away from the magno paints as I'm unsure of how these will be in 3-5 years..
Old 07-28-2018 | 08:26 AM
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black paint is dirt magnate, you have to clean/wash/polish pretty well once a week if you want that showroom look. If you don't have the time, then go with other color.
Old 07-28-2018 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 78degrees
There is a huge difference betweeen selenite grey and selenite magno grey.

Personally I', staying away from the magno paints as I'm unsure of how these will be in 3-5 years..
It’s the magno I’ve ordered, hmmm
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If you ppf the whole wagon, then the magno paint will be protected for min 5-7 yrs and you can wash the car whenever you have time
Old 07-28-2018 | 09:27 AM
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If you ppf the whole wagon, then the magno paint will be protected for min 5-7 yrs and you can wash the car whenever you have time
Yes, I’ve thought of that, only thing is I’m leasing it through the company so only for 3 years so probably not worth doing ceramic but maybe getting something else?
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If leasing, no need to worry with anything then
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Old 07-28-2018 | 09:56 AM
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If leasing, no need to worry with anything then
Actually, that’s very true!
Old 07-28-2018 | 12:27 PM
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This is of course personal preference only, as requested...I really like the grey magno a lot. Looks great on this car. Due to the subtle lines on the w213, I think lighter colors show off the design a bit more, as do the magno ones. Either way, you'll have some fun!
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Same boat here - what did the OP choose?
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I went back and forth between the Selinite gray and the Cardinal Red. I changed the order like twice, lol. Looking back on it, I wish I'd just gone with the green, that way my car would be super rare, lol. Plus the Green woulda looked cool with the Nut Brown int. I do like the Red though.
Old 08-09-2018 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by northern2020
Same boat here - what did the OP choose?
Gone with the grey! I think I preferred the Black but I know it will never look like I want it to unless I am daily cleaning and polishing which I don’t have time to do!!

Plus in UK, the grey is super rare, haven’t seen any in my local area at all.
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Originally Posted by bobblehead
black paint is dirt magnate, you have to clean/wash/polish pretty well once a week if you want that showroom look. If you don't have the time, then go with other color.
What color did you go with for the grocery getter?
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I've flipped back and forth - like the mean understated look of the debadged obsidian black wagon, but am still wanting the Magno - wish they had magno graphite grey or magno black in Canada

cant decide !
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I’m still in 2 minds!
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What color did you go with for the grocery getter?
grey metallic (changed out from grey Magno after fearing of this matte paint may need more caring.)
Old 08-12-2018 | 05:10 PM
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I may get the Black and use the money to get the only pack I didn’t get, the distronic thingy
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I nerded out with the Canadian spec

Magno Celenite VS Obsidian Black Build ??

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Magno Selenite

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Old 08-12-2018 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by northern2020
I nerded out with the Canadian spec

Magno Celenite VS Obsidian Black Build ??

MY 19
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ADP AMG drivers pack
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P60 Night package
773 Carbon exterior package
Factory Debadge

Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7hbBkRCZj8

Magno Selenite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTFv...Hh94euEo&t=75s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFEi...94euEo&index=2
The Selenite Magno with the Chrome blacked out as per your video, is a total winner. If I could get that straight from the factory I wouldn’t be quibbling. It’s just the hassle of getting it done post delivery.
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Is factory debadge an option here in Canada? if so, what is the option code?
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Originally Posted by northern2020
I nerded out with the Canadian spec

Magno Celenite VS Obsidian Black Build ??

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ADP AMG drivers pack
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P60 Night package
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Factory Debadge

Black
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7hbBkRCZj8

Magno Selenite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTFv...Hh94euEo&t=75s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFEi...94euEo&index=2
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Just pick the Night package and it will black out all the chrome pieces.

Originally Posted by Slugsy


The Selenite Magno with the Chrome blacked out as per your video, is a total winner. If I could get that straight from the factory I wouldn’t be quibbling. It’s just the hassle of getting it done post delivery.
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Originally Posted by Nex1
Just pick the Night package and it will black out all the chrome pieces.


Not quite, it doesn’t do the back chrome line across the boot.
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I have the black coming and will be doing the full Xpel clear Stealth wrap on it. I just saw a sedan in this and it looked amazing. I will also to the rear chrome 'eyebrow' so it matches the satin chrome on front grill
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Originally Posted by Nex1
Is factory debadge an option here in Canada? if so, what is the option code?
Thanks
Have not seen that, it was hand written on the deal.

Obsidian black, I'm leaning there now !

No info on if we can get factory tint instead of acoustic glass, also seatbelt colors other than black im looking into (red, silver)


Have not seen that, it was hand written on the deal.

Obsidian black, I'm leaning there now !

No info on if we can get factory tint instead of acoustic glass, also seatbelt colors other than black im looking into (red, silver)


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