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Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
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I received a call from a close friend of mine last week asking if I could a car for a friend of his. I've been actually trying to land a deal with this new client for about a year now. He told me they were thinking about maybe selling/trading in their Mercedes and that they wanted it completely detailed as soon as possible. He set up the time and date for me and warned me. He warned me that they smoked, had a dog, and lived on a long, gravel road. I told him not to worry......it couldn't be that bad........... Here's the details....... Arrived at their house at 7:45. It was a warm 29* outside! Here's the befores.... Attachment 21984 Attachment 21985 Frosty! Attachment 21986 Attachment 21987 Attachment 21988 Attachment 21989 Attachment 21990 Ok. Now for some of the interior...... Attachment 21991 Attachment 21992 Attachment 21993 Attachment 21994 Attachment 21995 Attachment 21996 Attachment 21997 Attachment 21998 Attachment 21999 Attachment 22000 Attachment 22001 Attachment 22002 Oh yeah......I think there might be a motor in here somewhere! Attachment 22003 Attachment 22004 Attachment 22005 Interior: I actually did the interior first on this one. Main reason.....everything was frozen! I used Purple Power 4:1 on everything.......carpets, leather, and all panels. I then protected the leather with 2 coats of Wolfgang's Leather Conditioner. The panels and dash got coating of DP's Interior Protectant. It just kept sucking this stuff up. The pet hair came up pretty easy. I simply sprayed the carpets with a mix of Downy Fabric Softener (20:1) and then used my blue, nitrile gloves to push it up and into the vacuum. Wash Cycle: (Foamed 3 times with NXT/Purple Power Degreaser mix) Here's the first of 3 cycles of the foam gun..... Attachment 22006 Attachment 22007 Attachment 22008 The wheels then got a dedicated washing with Pinnacle's Wheel Gel. This stuff not only worked well but smelled good to. I then clayed the hood and to my surprise it lifted only a marginal amount of grime. Maybe my washing took care of it. Who knows. Paint Correction: (Menzerna's Intensive Polish via rotary & LC Orange Pad) Well I've been practicing quite a bit with my HF rotary and this was a PRIME chance to what I've learned. There were deep dog nail scratches that I knew would not come out without wetsanding. I just wanted to make them better. I quickly found out just how hard Mercedes paint could be. Here are a few shot while working...... Car's condition.... http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures040.jpg Attachment 22009 Attachment 22010 Taping up.... Attachment 22011 Some of the 50/50's that we all like so much! Attachment 22012 Attachment 22013 Attachment 22014 Attachment 22015 Nice before and after of the rear deck lid..... Attachment 22016 Attachment 22017 Paint Polishing: (PB's PwS & APO60 50/50 mix via UDM & black generic polishing pad) I really love this mix. It lays down some good protection and really finishes out the the surface. It adds depth and gloss. On some of my bi-weeklys, I'm noticing some really good durability. I know it also simply cleans up the paint of any polishes that were left behind. Final Paint Protection: (Souveran X2 applied with Wolfgang foam applicator) I did one panel and removed the wax before drying. I simply worked my way around the car and then did it all again. Been awhile since I've applied anything by hand. I have to say, it was well worth it. The wheels got a coating of Souveran too. If you notice, the driver side rear wheel isn't chrome like the rest. The customer is waiting a new wheels for it. The tires got a coating of Pinnacle's Black Onyx Tire Dressing. I finished up at 2:15PM. I didn't stop once. I'm beat! Afters....... Interior: Attachment 22018 Attachment 22019 http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures044.jpg Attachment 22020 Attachment 22021 Attachment 22022 Attachment 22023 Attachment 22024 Attachment 22025 Attachment 22026 Attachment 22027 Attachment 22028 Here's the mats. I put them in the garage to finish drying overnight. Attachment 22029 Attachment 22030 Exterior: Attachment 22031 Attachment 22032 Attachment 22033 Attachment 22034 Attachment 22035 Attachment 22036 Attachment 22037 Attachment 22038 Attachment 22039 Attachment 22040 Attachment 22041 Attachment 22042 Attachment 22043 Attachment 22044 Attachment 22045 Attachment 22046 Attachment 22047 Attachment 22048 Attachment 22049 Attachment 22050 http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ictures103.jpg Attachment 22051 Attachment 22052 Oh yeah.......found the motor!!! Attachment 22053 Attachment 22054 Attachment 22055 |
Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
damn that looks good. dog had fucked up that rear...
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
wow looks good. love your posts. gotta get off my ass and do some to my car. its been too cold here, like mid 50's to 60's lol.
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
Originally Posted by shadow
damn that looks good. dog had fucked up that rear...
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
Originally Posted by RotaryGeek
wow looks good. love your posts. gotta get off my ass and do some to my car. its been too cold here, like mid 50's to 60's lol.
I hate you with your 50's! Thanks bro for the comments. |
Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
It amazes me what people do to cars they paid so much money for. :3 Soooo.....they live down a long dirt road.....and you washed the car at their house....so when they leave......they have to drive down a long dirt road? :l
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
did you get a chance to take it for a spin? ^-^
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
Hit 7º today where I live, so you with anything above 45º weather and are complaining about the cold can kiss my chode.
As always, looks great. The backseat made me cringe |
Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
It amazes me what people do to cars they paid so much money for. :3 Soooo.....they live down a long dirt road.....and you washed the car at their house....so when they leave......they have to drive down a long dirt road? :l
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Re: Detailed: 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG
You do great work Justin. I hope you charged accoding to the condition.
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