This color is compatible with the following AMGs:

MODELS: All Models

YEARS: 1999, 2000, 2001

To determine if Mesa Dusk (5228) is the correct color, check your vehicle's color code. It should match the paint color code, which is C22.

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Once you've added custom color paint to your cart, you will need clearcoat and (depending on your damage) other non-paint products to complete your repair.

Your Paint Color Profile

C22 - Mesa Dusk (5228)

The Look

This is pure late-90s executive energy. It's not just tan. It's a bronzed champagne that defined the era of the first high-performance SUVs and luxury cruisers. Very rare. Most owners stuck to silver or black. Choosing this means you wanted something that looked expensive under sunset light but didn't scream for attention. It fits the lines of the classic W163 ML55 or a period-correct E-Class perfectly. It's sophisticated. It's understated.

Technical Details

You are dealing with a heavy metallic. That means thousands of tiny flakes are suspended in the liquid. If you don't mix them, they sink. Before you spray or dab AMG Mesa Dusk (5228) (check for code C22), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. Metallics are great at hiding road dust and light scratches. The risk is mottling. If the flakes don't lay flat, you get dark patches.

Painter's Tip

Find your code on the driver's door jamb or the radiator support bar under the hood. Test the color on the included card before touching the car. If you are using a can, keep the container moving in steady passes to prevent the metallic flakes from bunching up. Keep a consistent spray distance. Let the drying time work for you between light layers. It's better to do three thin coats than one heavy one that sags.

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How to Find Your AMG's Color Code

AMG can determine the color code by phone. If a color code is unavailable, the PPG or Dupont (Axalta) paint formula number serves as the reference.

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