vettefan67
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I'll make one happen.
Gleaming Kleen - MB SL500 Silver Arrow
- Thread starter Glossy McGlosserton
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William420
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GO PUTER! I'll buy enough supplies for 2 head counts! 
vettefan67
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I was saying that if someone contacts sal and confirms that GBs are back, I would do it if nobody else does.
<strong class='bbc'>ZAINO Group Buys are over!! Cancelled!! [/b]
Bring them back and I'll either find one or run one.
<strong class='bbc'>ZAINO Group Buys are over!! Cancelled!! [/b]
Bring them back and I'll either find one or run one.
Lowejackson
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<strong class='bbc'>I'll either find one or run one[/b]
Justin, I am starting to worry about you. I know you only get a few hours sleep a night, but taking on a Zaino GB - :scared You must be crazy, when would you sleep? BTW, put me down for some Zaino
Steven
Justin, I am starting to worry about you. I know you only get a few hours sleep a night, but taking on a Zaino GB - :scared You must be crazy, when would you sleep? BTW, put me down for some Zaino
Steven
imported_JeffBruce
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He got 1 1/2 hours the other night......We need someones mother
to talk to him.....oh.,...im in for the GB
jeff
to talk to him.....oh.,...im in for the GB
jeff
William420
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Yah I'm the first guilty one. Lazy me didn't read his subject line and just saw "I'll make one happen" in the content. 
vettefan67
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<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' >
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by puterbum[/i]
<strong class='bbc'>If someone can get group buys back and there isn't another one . . . [/b]</blockquote>Yeah . . . Notice there are 2 preconditions that would have to be satisfied . . . and I am told he only sponsors GB on forums that he sponsors!
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by puterbum[/i]
<strong class='bbc'>If someone can get group buys back and there isn't another one . . . [/b]</blockquote>Yeah . . . Notice there are 2 preconditions that would have to be satisfied . . . and I am told he only sponsors GB on forums that he sponsors!
Hi all, Not posted on here for awhile although I do frequent the board regularly and thought I would share this
Here we have a 2001 Mercedes Sl500 Limited Edition "Silver Arrow" that was booked in for our top detail:thumb:
Few pics of the car before the wash and decontamination stages
Vehicle was given a foam with AG Powermax 3 and a drop of Snow Foam which was left for a few minutes and pressure rinsed off, I then worked round the car with R222 and a Envy detailing brush to clean all the exterior trim including door jams and other harder to reach area's and sometimes over-looked areas.
I then turned my attention to the engine bay
Sprayed with Megs SD and then agaitaged with a brush and then rinsed off
Vehicle was then given another foam with AG Powermax 3, rinsed and then washed with Duragloss 912 and a Zymol Sponge
Once the car was washed, it was treated to Tardis to remove some of the tar spots which was then followed by a application of iron Cut, this was then rinsed off and then the vehicle was clayed using Sonus Green and Megs Last Touch as lube before giving a final rinse and then dryed.
Vehicle was then brought inside and put onto axle stands so I could remove the wheels for refurbing as the insides were severely corroded
With the wheels off I then proceeded to clean the arches, calipers,etc with Bilt Hamber Surfex
Arches were then sealed with Bilt Hamber Dynax S50 and all plastic dressed with Megs ASD
Hubs repainted and copper slip applied and calipers sealed with Swissvax Autobahn
Some exterior trim on the lower part of the car was removed and cleaned
The front grill was removed to allow me to machine polish around it a bit easier, whilst off it was given a clean with Werkstat Strong
Here we have a 2001 Mercedes Sl500 Limited Edition "Silver Arrow" that was booked in for our top detail:thumb:
Few pics of the car before the wash and decontamination stages
Vehicle was given a foam with AG Powermax 3 and a drop of Snow Foam which was left for a few minutes and pressure rinsed off, I then worked round the car with R222 and a Envy detailing brush to clean all the exterior trim including door jams and other harder to reach area's and sometimes over-looked areas.
I then turned my attention to the engine bay
Sprayed with Megs SD and then agaitaged with a brush and then rinsed off
Vehicle was then given another foam with AG Powermax 3, rinsed and then washed with Duragloss 912 and a Zymol Sponge
Once the car was washed, it was treated to Tardis to remove some of the tar spots which was then followed by a application of iron Cut, this was then rinsed off and then the vehicle was clayed using Sonus Green and Megs Last Touch as lube before giving a final rinse and then dryed.
Vehicle was then brought inside and put onto axle stands so I could remove the wheels for refurbing as the insides were severely corroded
With the wheels off I then proceeded to clean the arches, calipers,etc with Bilt Hamber Surfex
Arches were then sealed with Bilt Hamber Dynax S50 and all plastic dressed with Megs ASD
Hubs repainted and copper slip applied and calipers sealed with Swissvax Autobahn
Some exterior trim on the lower part of the car was removed and cleaned
The front grill was removed to allow me to machine polish around it a bit easier, whilst off it was given a clean with Werkstat Strong
Lights were removed to clean away the build of dirt.
Exhausts were polished with Auto sol and 0000 wirewool
Once all this was complete I then went around the car with a DFT combo and Positest 200 and took some paint readings and then gave the paint a IPA wipedown before finding a suitable combo to correct the paint.
I settled on using GTechniq P1 and Festool wool pad at 1200 rpm's to remove the defects.
After all correction was complete paint was then refined with Megs 205 and a LC Hydro Finishing Pad
Exhausts were polished with Auto sol and 0000 wirewool
Once all this was complete I then went around the car with a DFT combo and Positest 200 and took some paint readings and then gave the paint a IPA wipedown before finding a suitable combo to correct the paint.
I settled on using GTechniq P1 and Festool wool pad at 1200 rpm's to remove the defects.
After all correction was complete paint was then refined with Megs 205 and a LC Hydro Finishing Pad
The refurbed wheels were protected with Nanolex Pro and tyres dressed with Swissvax Pneu before being refitted on to car
The Panoramic Roof was removed which revealed some dirt around the seals, this was cleaned with APC and then the seals were feed with Swissvax Seal Feed
The soft top was then put up to be cleaned and protected, the plastic screen was restored using Swissvax Vinyl set
50/50 -
Before...
and after
The compartment which stores the soft top was given a good clean and vacummed before lowering the soft top into postion to refit the hard top
Once all work on the exterior was complete the vehicle was given a good wipedown with IPA and then Nanolex Pro was applied to all paintwork including door shuts. Exterior glass sealed with Nanolex Urban
The interior was started by dusting and vacuuming the loose dust and dirt from all surfaces and crevices. Next, all carpets and mats were scrubbed with a brush and APC and once dry 303 Fabric Guard was applied.
All hard surfaces/plastics were wiped down with Einzett Cockpit Premuim and then Swissvax Leather Cleaner was applied to the leather which was then agitated with a soft brush to help remove the ingrained dirt and then wiped clean with a microfiber. Once all the leather was cleaned it was then conditioned with Swissvax Leather Milk, this was applied evenly and left to dry naturally. The trim was cleaned with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid and then topped with a coat of Swissvax Best of Show. The sills were cleaned with Wekstat Prime, interior windows cleaned with 3m glass cleaner and lastly all seals were cleaned with APC and then feed with Swissvax Seal Feed.
Engine bay dressed with 303 Aerospace
The Panoramic Roof was removed which revealed some dirt around the seals, this was cleaned with APC and then the seals were feed with Swissvax Seal Feed
The soft top was then put up to be cleaned and protected, the plastic screen was restored using Swissvax Vinyl set
50/50 -
Before...
and after
The compartment which stores the soft top was given a good clean and vacummed before lowering the soft top into postion to refit the hard top
Once all work on the exterior was complete the vehicle was given a good wipedown with IPA and then Nanolex Pro was applied to all paintwork including door shuts. Exterior glass sealed with Nanolex Urban
The interior was started by dusting and vacuuming the loose dust and dirt from all surfaces and crevices. Next, all carpets and mats were scrubbed with a brush and APC and once dry 303 Fabric Guard was applied.
All hard surfaces/plastics were wiped down with Einzett Cockpit Premuim and then Swissvax Leather Cleaner was applied to the leather which was then agitated with a soft brush to help remove the ingrained dirt and then wiped clean with a microfiber. Once all the leather was cleaned it was then conditioned with Swissvax Leather Milk, this was applied evenly and left to dry naturally. The trim was cleaned with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid and then topped with a coat of Swissvax Best of Show. The sills were cleaned with Wekstat Prime, interior windows cleaned with 3m glass cleaner and lastly all seals were cleaned with APC and then feed with Swissvax Seal Feed.
Engine bay dressed with 303 Aerospace
bmw5541
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WOW
That was one of the most remarkable turnarounds that I have seen to date. That car was growing hair
You really did a beautiful job on every small detail on that benz. The owner must have been thrilled! I hope you smacked him in the head and told him not to allow this beautiful car to get in that kind of condition again.:clap:
That was one of the most remarkable turnarounds that I have seen to date. That car was growing hair
You really did a beautiful job on every small detail on that benz. The owner must have been thrilled! I hope you smacked him in the head and told him not to allow this beautiful car to get in that kind of condition again.:clap:
imported_Flash Gordon
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The bar has been raised :spy:
michakaveli
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Great Job!! :thumbup:
Street Dreams
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Ladies and gents, this is detailing! Outstanding work once again Jay, you went to another level on this one! The Silver Arrow is still one of my favorite Mercedes, this one looks unreal now~!
imported_Stokdgs
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Absolutely Beautiful work, Jay !!!
I had to chuckle at the Before pics - I see vehicles all the time with all that green mold growing, and have even found some neglected ones growing little trees in the deeper trunk jambs in composted soil !
That comes with living in parts of the world that have lots of big trees, are moist and cool the majority of the time, right ? Took me awhile to get used to it, but now I'm a pro at this type of decontamination.
Your awesome work, attention to detail and just spot on products totally brought this car back to better than new condition, I am sure!
Thanks for sharing such outstanding work here !
Dan F
I had to chuckle at the Before pics - I see vehicles all the time with all that green mold growing, and have even found some neglected ones growing little trees in the deeper trunk jambs in composted soil !
That comes with living in parts of the world that have lots of big trees, are moist and cool the majority of the time, right ?
Took me awhile to get used to it, but now I'm a pro at this type of decontamination.Your awesome work, attention to detail and just spot on products totally brought this car back to better than new condition, I am sure!
Thanks for sharing such outstanding work here !
Dan F
Old Pirate
AMG Classic Car Detailing
Awesome work as always Jay, you out did yourself again! just stunning!!!!!!
Leadfootluke
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Consider my comments already summed up by this quote :biggrin: