ByteStorm Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Greetings to everyone I have recently acquired my first Mercedes-Benz, a 2016 C220d, and I am quite pleased with it! The former owner said that the wheels were a factory hue, but I am uncertain. I intend to get a touch-up pen. Is it a regular factory colour? Does anybody know the formal designation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForumGuru Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 They may be Himalayas grey; however, I believed it was only available for the 18 5 twin-spoke alloys, although variations may exist across other markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWhiz Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Have you performed a VIN decode on a website such as Last VIN? This may provide the original specifications of the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberNinja Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByteStorm Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Thank you for providing information; I will investigate the possibility of extracting it from the VIN. Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy47785 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I apologise for the low-resolution excerpt from the 2015 brochure, but it seems that your wheels were initially diamond-cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy47785 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 In fact, they may have only been a silver paint or powder coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByteStorm Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 I believe you may be correct; I suspect they are not the original hue. In some areas where chipping occurs, a raw metal finish is visible underneath; yet, a few minor chips reveal a glossier silver appearance. Regrettably, I am unable to locate any wheel colour references on the internet VIN decoder websites. I have requested a report detailing the car's original specifications from Mercedes, but I doubt they will provide it. Let us observe! Thank you for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM10000 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Although I cannot assist directly with the colour of your wheels, I suggest searching online for a local automotive paint specialist who may be able to create a colour match to address or enhance the appearance of the blemishes without incurring the cost of refurbishment. It may or may not be successful, but I believe it is worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByteStorm Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Thank you for the kind welcome and the advise; I will certainly follow it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard_silver Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 You may have difficulty in obtaining the precise hue. I had a similar issue when purchasing my vehicle; attempts to match the colour were unsatisfactory, ultimately leading me to have them professionally done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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