OEM MERCEDES DESIGNO MAGNO SELENITE GREY | DIPYOURCAR | MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS

Finest Dips has done a fantastic job with this Mercedes Benz E-Class, and we're so excited to see it looking so sharp. The paint on the body is in our OEMatch Mercedes Designo Magno Selenite Grey in satin—a perfect choice for a vehicle that looks like it belongs on the racetrack. And we can't get enough of those wheels! Finest Dips chose our Pitch Black in gloss to make them pop even more!

Installer: Finest Dips

Coating: DipYourCar

Pigments needed for this look:

- OEMatch Mercedes Designo Magno Selenite Grey

- Pitch Black Drop-In Pigment

Like all of the Alpha Custom Colors, OEMatch Mercedes Designo Magno Selenite Grey can be topped with Alpha Automotive Paint Clearcoat or other good UV-resistant clearcoats. This color is available in Aerosol Spray Cans & Vehicle Paint Kits as well.

This project uses an Alpha Custom Color basecoat, bound in a special binder for pigment control, UV resistance, and excellent pearl suspension. The basecoat mixes 1:1 with an AR-30xx reducer for smooth application and consistent coverage. Our AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer provides outstanding adhesion, flexibility and fast drying, while the AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat adds long-lasting gloss, UV protection and durability.

Project Step-by-Step Guide

1. Complete your prep, body work, primer, and sanding following our video tutorials.
2. Block-sand the exterior panels with 320 grit sandpaper and scuff door jambs, engine bay and tight areas with a red scuff pad.
3. Blow off all dust outside and wipe down with wax & grease remover.
4. If applicable, paint the door jambs and engine bay first, then wait 24 hours before moving on to the exterior.
5. Re-mask and wipe down the project with anti-static wax & grease remover.
6. Mix and spray one medium wet coat of AP-7541 DTM Primer-Sealer (4:1:1 ratio) using a 1.4 mm needle spray gun.
7. After the sealer is 100% dry to the touch, wait at least an hour.
8. Mix and spray your basecoat colour directly over the sealer (most colours require 2–4 coats for coverage/effect).
9. Wait until the basecoat is dry to the touch before recoating.
10. After the final basecoat is dry, wait 45 minutes.
11. Mix and spray 2–3 coats of AC-4521 HS Glamour Clearcoat (2:1 ratio). Recoat when the previous coat is just tacky (fingerprints).
12. Let cure for 12 hours in a warm, ventilated area.
13. If wet sanding & buffing, leave masked for that process; otherwise unmask & assemble.
14. Enjoy your newly painted project!

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