Mercedes Vito Viano W639 Hood Bonnet Trim Covering Panel Flint Grey - 368

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Mercedes W639 Engine Hood Flint Grey Metallic - 368 is an original body part from the Hoods category, designed for installation on the front of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory color Flint Grey Metallic - 368, it provides a cohesive complement to the body, facilitating precise accident repair or replacement of a worn part without the need to match a different paint shade.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6397500502-FLG
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6397500502
• Substitutable numbers: A6397500502, A 639 750 05 02
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Flint Grey Metallic - 368
• Category: Bonnet Panels

Purpose and Fit for Mercedes W639

The presented engine hood is designed specifically for the Mercedes W639 series, ensuring proper fit to the body lines, factory mounting points, and engine compartment seals. Its placement on the vehicle is the front, thus this part is responsible for both protecting the powertrain and correctly directing airflow towards the radiator and other components.

Thanks to its construction aligned with the manufacturer's solutions, the hood works with original hinges, locks, and gas struts, which simplifies installation and subsequent adjustment of gaps between body panels. Such a fit minimizes the risk of improper closing, vibrations, or unsightly discrepancies in the body lines.

Flint Grey Metallic - 368 Color and Usability

The factory color Flint Grey Metallic - 368 is a metallic grey shade characteristic of many Mercedes W639 models. The use of original metallic paint allows for maintaining the visual consistency of the vehicle, which is particularly important for body repairs after mechanical damage or collisions.

The metallic paint coating promotes even light distribution across the hood's surface, enhancing the visual appeal of the entire front of the vehicle. In practice, this often allows for limiting additional paint work to polishing or local matching, depending on the condition of other body panels.

Characteristics of a Used Part

The engine hood comes from a used vehicle, meaning it is a part removed from an operational car, retaining a construction consistent with the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of part is a beneficial solution for repairs where preserving the original body geometry and compatibility with other front-end components is a priority.

Choosing a used hood from the Mercedes series often provides a better fit than cheaper aftermarket alternatives, especially in the area of alignment with fenders, grille, and bumper. This is important both from an aesthetic and aerodynamic perspective, as well as for proper engine compartment closure.

Application in Body Repairs and Restorations

The part is suitable for professional body shops, workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, as well as for individual owners carrying out body repairs themselves. The engine hood in the original metallic grey color facilitates restoring the vehicle to a condition close to its factory state after front-end damage, without the need to interfere with the supporting structure.

When selecting parts, it is important to pay attention to model compatibility and technical parameters such as vehicle placement and color, which are crucial for achieving the desired final effect after installation and any subsequent paintwork.

Complementary Offer and Additional Information

If you are planning a comprehensive front-end repair and also need other body parts for this brand, such as additional hoods for different body versions or equipment variants, check the available parts in the Mercedes Hoods category.

If you are assembling a larger set of body and equipment parts for a one-time repair or vehicle restoration, and want to optimize the number of deliveries and avoid accidentally selecting incorrect replacements, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the guide describing one-stop-shop purchases – you will find detailed instructions in the article Comprehensive Sourcing: From Engine to the Smallest Clip – How to Assemble Used Car Parts in One Place?.