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DetailersDomain
03-15-2012, 02:08 PM
Subject - MB SL500 - Hard paint once again.
What was done - Customer requested the works - paint correction, engine, interior, wheels etc.

Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z Exclusive Shampoo
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's M105 with Surbuf
- Meg's D300 with Microfiber DA Cut Pad - Griots Orbital
- Menzerna SF4000 with Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Aquartz
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed

Products used

Links to products used -

1Z einszett Exclusiv Gloss Shampoo (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Exclusiv-Gloss-Shampoo_p_664.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meg's M105 (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-M105-Ultra-Cut-Compound_p_304.html)
Meg's D300 Microfiber Correction System (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Aquartz Combo (https://detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-TI-and-Premium-Combo_p_526.html)
Wolf's Glass Guard (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WG-1NT-Glass-Guard_p_529.html)
Wolf's Rim Shield (https://detailersdomain.com/Wolfs-Chemicals-WR-1NT-Rim-Shield_p_530.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)

Interior
1Z einszett Cockpit (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)
Sonax Upholstery Carpet Cleaner (https://detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Upholstery-Carpet-Cleaner-500-ml_p_335.html)
Leather Master Plus Kit (https://detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Plus-Kit_p_548.html)

Engine
Uber Engine Detailing Kit (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Engine-Detailing-Starter-Kit_p_601.html)

Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher (https://detailersdomain.com/Griots-Garage-6-inch-Random-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_683.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
Fenix TK35 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Fenix-TK35-820-Lumens_p_504.html)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Brinkmann-Tuffmax-Dual-LED-Spotlight_p_400.html)
Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)

Interior shots

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2387.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2386.jpg


Prep - Wash, Clay, Wheels, Tires, Wheel Wells, Engine

Engine Before and After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2278.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2280.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2382.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2288.jpg

Wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2277.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2284.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2276.jpg

Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2288.jpg

Imperfections all around the car
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2266.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2265-1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2267-1.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2270-1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2275.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2301.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2300.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2299.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2298.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2296.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2295.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2290.jpg

After polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2319.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2311.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2309.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2313.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2325.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2321.jpg

Outside shots after compound and polishing prior to rinse

Thanks Dan for coming in for the assist on this one.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2330.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2328.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2331.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2336.jpg

Rinse was needed after compounding and polishing
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2339.jpg

IP wipe down prior to Aquartz

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2343.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2354.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2352.jpg
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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2349.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2347.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/szimmerman07sl500/DSC_2346.jpg
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danewilson77
03-15-2012, 02:59 PM
Car looks fantastic.

SoarinZHP
03-15-2012, 06:42 PM
Dang - gotta get me some clay...