MB S320 Detail

[Mad iX]

Last detail of the year. Took about 6 hours and the weather wasn't the best. Was hot and sunny at the beginning so I had to wash it in the garage with QEW and at the end the sun was hiding behind the clouds which were letting off some light drizzle.



A couple of before pics:

Besides the obvious dirt, there's still some light swirl marks and scratches.

I wanted to try Trade Secret on on it but one part was recently repainted so I had to stick with body shop safe products.



Process:

Wash

Clay

Powergloss/W-7006/1200 rpm

OCP/W-8006/DA

FK1 #2180 - this stuff is quite thick, maybe a little more than NXT, so took a little more effort to apply thinly. Still came off easily and and quite slick but was looking a touch plasticky to me so I applied some FX-100 spray wax. This stuff was just a tad easier to use than OCW. Not as slick or reflective but gave a really deep and wet shine.

Finished off with #425



For the interior:

Natural Look on trim

Pinnacle leather cleaner/conditioner followed with conditioner on leather

#425 on woodgrain



Engine bay was sprayed with Simple Green 5:1, rinsed, dried and dressed with 303

#425 on exterior glass

Stoner Trim Shine on wheel wells

Mothers FX spray wax on wheels

Poorboys BnB on tyres



Finish off with the pics:

 

[roadmaster_Tx1]

wow, great work man :up .... i bet the owner was pleased

 

[pontman43]

Very nice!! Man did Mercedes screw up though, they put that steering wheel on the wrong side. LOL

 

[danwatt]

Great job, engine looks brand new.

 

[cwcad]

Great job, engine looks brand new.

I was thinking the same thing. Love that engine compartment!!



Body shop safe product not with standing, as a whole, the complete detail should have made the owner quite happy. Shiney, reflective, and deep. Good combination!!

 

[Scottwax]

Excellent work all the way around-interior, paint and engine all look top notch!



I wish it was sunny and hot here...wait, it is 77 and sunny right now! Not hot but a good 22 degrees above average and I bet we pay dearly for it by mid January. :scared:

 

[Mad iX]

It's tipped to hit 95 here today. I'm probably going to be staying indoors for most of the day. I was just applying S&G onto my own car this morning and that made we sweat already.



I'm quite happy with the interior and engine bay. I like them to look like they just came out of the factory. Just a little sheen is all that's needed, and it took a lot less effort than the ceramiclear. Although at the end the paint did come out nice, I was admiring it as he drove away. The Pinnacle leather products smell pretty nice too, although I've yet to try Z10.