Recent content by Slik560

I recently bought a 2003 ML320 that has a very typical condition on the rear window pillars – the clear coat has failed big-time. My original plan was to get the remainder of the old peeling clear coat off somehow, then wet sand the two panels and see if they will polish up to any acceptable...

Over the years it looks like my 560SL has been repainted in places. The two remaining areas that appear original are the rear fenders – the pin striping is faded. Actually, the blue pin striping is faded – it appears to be paint. I also polished some of it clean off the fender with a careless...

I tried to enter a review for a product and I keep getting an error message. Any assistance is appreciated

Today after loggin in I went to the Before & After forum and found that none of the uploaded photos in the various post were visible. I just see the small red X where the picture should be. I know that this is an issue with my PC, but if there is a setting that I need to correct, I would...

Phil has a buy one- get one on many types of pads at Detailers Domain. I stocked up. The order processing was unreal. The stuff was on it's way in less than an hour. Amazing. AND a great deal. While supplies last! :bow

I have a 6" random orbital (a Griot's Garage version of the Porter Cable) and my question is whether to use it on the ribbed lower body panels on my 560SL: To get to the ribbed areas I would have to use the edge of the pad. I have considered getting a 3" orbital and also doing these areas...

I knew that the wheels on my ’87 560SL were not in very good condition when I bought the car last year. The car overall is in great shape, but it’s obvious that the previous owners were from the “wash it and put it away� school of car care. I made a valiant effort on...

I've been a Leatherique user and the combo of their rejuvinator oil and cleaner is doing it's job on the 21+ year-old seats in my 87 Benz. There has been minimal color transfer (blue leather) when using the Prestine Clean and white cotton cloths. The seats are softening, but two decades of...

I learned that a good inspection of a windshield (windscreen in deference to our friends across the Atlantic :) ) is a must before any polishing. I have an 87 Benz with a couple of minor chips that I'm getting filled, but I taped over those and went at the windshield with a low speed polisher...

Just curious as to how many detailers (full time pro and part timer's) actually use a written document with a customer prior to starting work on a car. I'm not talking about a multi-page document, but do you use something that shows the scope of services to be provided, the price, and do you...

Looking for a competent PDR company in the Kansas City area, preferably on the Kansas side. I have some dings on my 87 Benz 560SL that need attention, but I'd prefer to have a referral or two rather than blindly call someone. Thanks.

Some time ago I read a post about how fine particles of brake dust or even metal can imbed into clearcoat and if left unchecked, they can start rusting. The tiny specks could eventually get larger and eventually eat into the clearcoat and possibly start damaging things underneath. I mentally...

I recently joined the forums and I have to admit I am a little disillusioned after reading Mike Phillips’ excellent and informative article on the foibles of white paint. Last year I bought an ’87 Mercedes 560SL. It is polar white and was stored indoors by the two previous owners. Over...