Mercedes-Benz paint code 1278
Amg Solarbeam Metallic.
- Code
1278(also seen as278)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Yellow
- Code in use
- 2011–2021 across Mercedes-Benz
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
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Mercedes-Benz models with paint code 1278
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse | 2011–2021 | Amg Solarbeam Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG | 2011–2014 ≈ | Amg Solarbeam Metallic |
| Mercedes-Benz Sls AMG | 2011–2014 | Amg Solarbeam Metallic |
Where to find code 1278 on your Mercedes-Benz
Paint label on the B-pillar or the radiator support. Three digits, sometimes with a letter: 040 (Black), 197 (Obsidian Black), 149 (Polar White), 775.
Touch-up paint for Amg Solarbeam Metallic
Ask for Mercedes-Benz 1278 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 278).
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.