black paint on gas tank

rumb · 21 June 2023, 03:33 PM

Something Ive wondered about for years, did MB paint the rear of spare tire well black?

This new listing for minty low mile 450sel shows it.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-19/

daantjie · 21 June 2023, 05:55 PM

That's not the gas tank...

rumb · 21 June 2023, 08:45 PM

Senior moment.....tire holder

If it was a w108 it would be...

UTn_boy · 21 June 2023, 10:15 PM

Yes. It was this way when new.

rumb · 22 June 2023, 07:07 AM

Quote from: UTn_boy on 21 June 2023, 10:15 PMYes. It was this way when new.

What color of paint?

UTn_boy · 23 June 2023, 12:37 PM

Quote from: rumb on 22 June 2023, 07:07 AM
Quote from: UTn_boy on 21 June 2023, 10:15 PMYes. It was this way when new.

What color of paint?

Deep dark grey, matte (DB-164)

rumb · 23 June 2023, 02:40 PM

Thanks!

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