[W126 Coupe] 560 SEC question

[jn.archer at yahoo.com]

I was just wondering why anyone would add to one of the most complex painting processes in the business...isn't the factory jog good enough?  I know that I am impressed every time I lay a coat of wax down on my "Nina", and reveal that wonderful depth and shine.  And as for the chrome wheels, well, I love the chrome rims on my SEC but I also love the Aluminium rims on my SL.

1983 380SEC
2002 SL500 "Silver Arrow"
 
Sincerely,
J.N. Archer



----- Original Message ----
From: Mister McGoo <eelploot at hotmail.com>
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 10:54:36 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC question

Andy;
 
To the best of my knowledge the SEC (or any other MB model for that matter) was never supplied from factory with pin striping.  This appears to be a common American decorative "improvement" installed by the dealers.  Ditto the chrome wheels.
 
Pin stripes on new MB's were very rarely applied by dealers in Canada and, I am told, never seen in Europe.
 
It's a matter of taste obviously, but perhaps you should check with Mercedes Benz further if you are concerned.
 
-Bellamy
 
 










> From: andy at tularosa.net

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:35:58 -0700

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC question

> 

> 

> I would like some info about my SEC from all those out there much more 

> informed than I am.

> 

> I am just about to take my coupe in for some restoration work, basically 

> cheery out the body---few small door dings and redo a 1/4 panel that had 

> been repaired by a schlock shop---and a total, all parts removed, repaint. 

> The work will be done by the MB body shop in El Paso that has just been 

> certified to use the new MB paint system. I have examined their work and it 

> is fantastic. Since I had a 73 350 SLC that I restored for concours showing 

> I am very fussy.

> 

> The question pertains to the fact that my coupe has two pin stripes the full 

> length of the body down both sides. Is this stock factory, special order or 

> aftermarket by the selling dealer, I have a feeling it is after market by 

> the selling dealer but can not confirm that. I have seen 560SEC's both with 

> the pin stripe and with out. Personally I like it on mine since by color is 

> Almondine red (code 512) and the stripes are a gold color. What do any of 

> you know about the fact some have the pin stripes and some don't. On my car 

> they look very nice.

> 

> I need to make up my mind whether or not to put the pin stripes back on, and 

> if so find a good pin stripper and be able to justify the cost. If I do it I 

> would like to have the stripes put on after the color coat but before the 

> clear coats so they are protected and preserved.

> 

> Thanks for any and all comments.

> 

> Andy H

> '91 560 SEC

> 79 280 TE

> 73 bug, my daily driver 

> 

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