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Mercedes 560 sl signal Red

Completed Signal Red refinishing, including the exterior, hardtop, trunk lid, and door openings.

Finished result · November 4, 2026

Completed: Mercedes-Benz 560SL in Signal Red

The Mercedes-Benz 560SL paint project is complete. The finished gallery shows the Signal Red exterior, matching hardtop, smooth trunk lid, and freshly painted door openings.

Explore the outdoor photos and short finish-detail videos below. Earlier entries document the preparation and paint stages.

Front three-quarter reveal
Rear three-quarter view
Hood and grille reflections
Refinished hardtop
Smooth trunk lid
Painted door jamb and sill
Straight-on front view
Elevated front view

Paintwork · October 28, 2026

October 5–20: from disassembly to fresh red paint

The Mercedes-Benz 560SL was broken down so removed parts could be painted separately. This photo journal follows the original condition, disassembly, sanding and body preparation, masking, and fresh red paint.

The October 5 photos document the starting condition and removed front components. October 14 shows the sanded body and localized preparation, followed by masking on October 19. On October 20, the body moves through preparation, color around the openings and edges, and the freshly painted exterior.

This is a paint-stage update. Masking is still on in the latest photos, with reassembly still ahead.

Photo dates and times below are taken from the original camera filenames.

October 5 · Original condition and disassembly

A close-up records the scratch on the front fender before preparation.
Original fender conditionA close-up records the scratch on the front fender before preparation.
The exposed sill shows the worn coating and surface condition before preparation.
Door sill conditionThe exposed sill shows the worn coating and surface condition before preparation.
A rear view of the 560SL with its hardtop, lights and bumper still fitted.
Before disassemblyA rear view of the 560SL with its hardtop, lights and bumper still fitted.
With the trunk-mounted light removed, the mounting holes and surrounding paint are visible.
Rear light mounting areaWith the trunk-mounted light removed, the mounting holes and surrounding paint are visible.
The hood, headlights and front bumper are off, exposing the front of the car for the next stage.
Front components removedThe hood, headlights and front bumper are off, exposing the front of the car for the next stage.

October 14 · Sanding and body preparation

The rear body is sanded, with localized repair areas visible and the interior protected.
Rear body preparationThe rear body is sanded, with localized repair areas visible and the interior protected.
A closer view of the sanded rear quarter and repair areas around the wheel opening.
Rear quarter detailA closer view of the sanded rear quarter and repair areas around the wheel opening.
Sanding and localized preparation continue along the front fender and side of the body.
Front fender preparationSanding and localized preparation continue along the front fender and side of the body.

October 19 · Masking and final preparation

The wheel, engine bay and windshield are covered while the body remains exposed for refinishing.
Front fender maskedThe wheel, engine bay and windshield are covered while the body remains exposed for refinishing.
The trunk opening is masked with the rear lights and bumper removed.
Trunk opening protectedThe trunk opening is masked with the rear lights and bumper removed.
The open door gives access to the jamb, with the interior covered during preparation.
Door opening preparationThe open door gives access to the jamb, with the interior covered during preparation.
A wider view shows the masked body before the following day’s paint work.
Body ready for the next stageA wider view shows the masked body before the following day’s paint work.

October 20 · Preparation and fresh red paint

The body masked with the hood and exterior components removed for separate painting.
Masked and preparedThe body masked with the hood and exterior components removed for separate painting.
A closer look along the prepared front fender and door.
Ready for colorA closer look along the prepared front fender and door.
Red paint around the trunk opening while the surrounding body is still in its preparation stage.
Color around the trunk openingRed paint around the trunk opening while the surrounding body is still in its preparation stage.
Red worked into the door opening and windshield frame with the interior protected.
Door openings and edgesRed worked into the door opening and windshield frame with the interior protected.
The body in fresh red paint, with masking still in place and parts still off the car.
Fresh red paintThe body in fresh red paint, with masking still in place and parts still off the car.
A close look at the painted door and the reflections along its upper edge.
Door detailA close look at the painted door and the reflections along its upper edge.
The red door opening and sill before the masking comes off.
Painted door openingThe red door opening and sill before the masking comes off.
Fresh paint around the convertible top cover and rear deck.
Rear deck detailFresh paint around the convertible top cover and rear deck.
The painted rear panel with the lights and bumper still removed.
Rear body viewThe painted rear panel with the lights and bumper still removed.
Red paint across the rear quarter, with the fuel door and body contours visible.
Rear quarter detailRed paint across the rear quarter, with the fuel door and body contours visible.

Progress update · October 7, 2026

Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update

A photo update from Mercedes 560 sl signal Red. This set documents the progress update stage.

More photos can be added to this project as the work progresses.

Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update
Mercedes 560 sl signal Red — Progress update

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