Exterior detail of 2009 White Mercedes C300

[texaggie1]

Hey I am getting ready to finish my 25 x 32 x 16 high Steelmaster building. Any thoughtd on cabinets , shelves, storage etc. No reasonable idea refused!!!1

 

[Lemonxxs]

Go to Home Depot and look around.



I suggest getting few closet types cabinets, work benches, plenty of outlets. Maybe a heavy metal table to mount a vice to and for welding and stuff.



Install a few 220VAC outlets and maybe a 440 VAc power drops as well for future expansion.



A sink and washing machine are great too.



Install plenty of lights.

 

[bmw5541]

So as many of you know, I am going to try and make some money detailing. I had my first real job today an a White 2009 Mercedes C300. The job was an exterior detail only, and the paint was in pretty good shape. The owner had the car washed this morning before I started, so the wash process was fairly simple with ONR and the 2BM method.

I apologize in advance for no dramatic before and after pictures or 50/50's, as the defects were very difficult to capture on the white paint, but trust me they were there.

Process:
Wash with ONR via 2BM
Spray down painted surfaces with P21S TAW
Wheels cleaned with ONR at QD strength
Exhaust tips polished with P21S polishing Soap

Paint:
Clay with BF Poly Clay and BF Clay Lube
BF Clay Cleaner and Extender (this stuff really works wonders)
M105 with LC H2O Cayan pad
IPA wipe down
M205 with LC Flat black pad

Wash again with ONR and dry with WW MF.

Rubber trim treated with 1Z einszett Rubber Care Stick "Gummi Pflege"

LSP:
Collinite 845IW

On to the pics:
Before:
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A few before and afters of the door jams:
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On to the polishing:
M105 dusting:
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Afters:
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Outside Shots: Sorry, it was a little cloudy:
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All in all, the detail took about 5 1/2 hours. The customer was thrilled and will be sending referrals my way.

Thanks for looking!

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Looks very nice Barry :wizard:

 

[Leadfootluke]

Looks great! Glad to see you found some work.

 

[Old Pirate]

Great job there Barry, I see more work coming you way!:wizard:

 

[grungy]

Barry,
Very nice job there! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[bmw5541]

Looks very nice Barry :wizard:

Thanks for the kind words Flash

Looks great! Glad to see you found some work.

Thanks Luke. It's not a full time gig, but it should help with some of the bills.

Great job there Barry, I see more work coming you way!:wizard:

Thanks Angelo.
I just received my business cards. I will get them out to you tomorrow.

Thanks again for your support:thumbup:

Barry,
Very nice job there! :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

Thanks Harry!

I appreciate the input!

 

[TimG]

Looks great man! Love them after shots.

 

[Street Dreams]

Fine work Barry. Every car you do is a chance for word of mouth business my friend!!!

 

[bmw5541]

Looks great man! Love them after shots.

Thanks Tim.
The client was so impressed with the results. I should have at least three more jobs from the people at her companyancing Dot:

Fine work Barry. Every car you do is a chance for word of mouth business my friend!!!

Thanks Dave.
Any compliment from you means a lot to me.

 

[imported_Sal329]

Dude that white looks awesome fantastic work

 

[mtechnik]

Looks sharp. Great work man!

 

[bmw5541]

Dude that white looks awesome fantastic work

Thank you Sal

Looks sharp. Great work man!

Thanks. I apreciate the compliment.

 

[imported_Luster]

Nice work Barry! I haven't quite figured out the formula for the "dusting" of M105. I can polish an entire vehicle and rarely see a spec of dust. I'll do another car, the next day, same tools, pads, polish, technique and the dust is flyin'!!!ut: I just continue to mist the pads and change them frequently and it works.

The car looks great!:biggrin:

 

[bmw5541]

Nice work Barry! I haven't quite figured out the formula for the "dusting" of M105. I can polish an entire vehicle and rarely see a spec of dust. I'll do another car, the next day, same tools, pads, polish, technique and the dust is flyin'!!!ut: I just continue to mist the pads and change them frequently and it works.

The car looks great!:biggrin:

Thanks Bill,
I think I will try misting the pad the next time I break out the 105.

 

[imported_Luster]

Thanks Bill,
I think I will try misting the pad the next time I break out the 105.

I've also found that if I "over-mist", it just makes a mess! As Todd says, dusting means that the product is working, so I don't worry about it a whole lot.:smile:

 

[imported_Stokdgs]

Wow, Barry !!!!

Beautiful prep work and correction !!! I am so proud of you !!!!!

Tell me again, which PC did you use?

Just perfect! You are on the way, mi amigo !!!

Thanks for sharing.

Dan F

 

[bmw5541]

Wow, Barry !!!!

Beautiful prep work and correction !!! I am so proud of you !!!!!

Tell me again, which PC did you use?

Just perfect! You are on the way, mi amigo !!!

Thanks for sharing.

Dan F

Thanks Dan,

I apreciate the inspirational words. I used the Griots Garage 6" RO. It's got quite a lot of power.

 

[yalerd]

Fantastic job
The car looks great, even if it's white...