Originality Police

I recently ordered some body Schultz from the dealership to restore some areas underneath my 6.3 and in the wheel wells. Proper texture is important to me. Well, the cans that the body Schultz comes in have a threaded top that screws on to a spray gun. Do any of you know where to get this spray gun? It's a very simple spray gun with a pick-up tube, and a nozzle that is about the size of a pencil, and an attachment for an air hose. I'm guessing this is something that can be acquired through an automotive paint supply store maybe? And no, I don't want to use black spray tar in a can one might buy at the local parts store.....it's just wrong. haha

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-body-schutz-applicator-gun-08997.html


This might help you find one.

300SEL 6.3 #6481
420SEL W126 Sold
560SEL #482259
560SEL #435064 300HP Full hydro suspension
300SEL M189 #1296

Or here :-

http://www.amazon.com/PN08997-Body-Schutz-Applicator-Gun/dp/B00D0I7OUI


Google is your friend.

300SEL 6.3 #6481
420SEL W126 Sold
560SEL #482259
560SEL #435064 300HP Full hydro suspension
300SEL M189 #1296

Thanks, Martin! One has now been bought. :) Incidentally, if any of you buy the Schultz, cosmoline, or cavity sealant, be aware that after you open it it'll quickly cure. Make sure you get done what you have to get done all at one time.

You're most welcome Aaron.
Post some pics of your restoration work please.

300SEL 6.3 #6481
420SEL W126 Sold
560SEL #482259
560SEL #435064 300HP Full hydro suspension
300SEL M189 #1296

I'll get some pictures shortly. I'm not one that usually photographs my projects, but since it's for a good cause, why not? :) As time, weather, and daylight allow, I'll be happy to do so.

Although it ends before the job was completed, the main Pjtigger rebuild thread is good inspiration.

http://www.m-100.cc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4531

Clean the gun out properly when you are finished too. I use mine all thr time but sometimes it doesn't get cleaned ...so the other day I am under a finny and using body shutz . The nozzle blocked up when a hard peice of the stuff from before got sucked up. Result? the air supply was fed straight into the can ....BOOOMMMM! f#$&^ BODYSHUTZ EVERYWHERE! [:D][:D]

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12-14-2004, 11:49 PM #8
Tom Hanson
MBCA Member

What the heck, try to stuff a MB 6.9 liter V8 in it. What a machine that would be..
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Any pictures, Ron?

Jack English
300SEL 6.3 #4768

So we are talking about Schutz, not Schultz? Like Schutz-Staffel [:D]

Kari Pykäläinen

1971 6.3 #5581
1980 6.9 #7201
1981 380 SL
1987 560 SEC
1996 C180 A
1998 ML 320
1980 Stingray SV175 boat
http://suomi.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/

Schultz was the sergeant in Hogan's Heroes

Jack English
300SEL 6.3 #4768

Is this the same type of stuff used in older american cars as well? I'd like to know what's best to use on our '59 Pontiac inside the door skins, thanks.

Francis E. Abate

Francis, I'm not as knowledgeable on the vintage American steel. I would imagine that by 1959 some sort of under body protection was being used, especially in the wheel well areas. Then again, I can remember seeing GM products from the 70's and 80's that had inner fender panels with nothing but black paint on them. I don't think there was anything more than paint on the insides of the doors. For years Mercedes only sprayed cavity sealant inside of their doors. (part number 000-986-72-10-10) You could also use wax preservative (part number 000-986-42-70-10)

Alternatively, if you aren't concerned with originality, why not use body shcultz on your Paontiac? :) (part number 001-986-46-10)

Aaron, there's a definite coating on the inside of the door skins hence my question. So yes, this would be helpful so thanks for the tip!

Francis E. Abate

Glad I could help! :)

The Mercedes stuff is PVC and GM's was bituminous based. The GM stuff goes hard and creates rust so go with the German stuff.[:D]
There's quite a few trade tricks involved in using the stuff ,but one important thing to remember is buy the freshest cans you see, and take the top off ,so you can stir up the stuff in the bottom of thE can . THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!

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12-14-2004, 11:49 PM #8
Tom Hanson
MBCA Member

What the heck, try to stuff a MB 6.9 liter V8 in it. What a machine that would be..
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Tom Hanson
Orange County Section

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