The car was a good customers personal daily driver. Not having it parked in a garage, and lots of trees meant it was dirty and contaminated. Also, most likely brush washes and improper wash techniques were used. Paint was corrected about 75%. Wash CG CWC+ Zep Citrus Presoak (4:1) MF Chenile for paintwork Grout Sponge for lower half Diamondite Bug Remover Presoak Bug Sponge RG for badges and seams Peanut Butter (for the wax on rubber- worked wonders) Wheels RG Wheel Brush RG (SV Style) Brush Brown Royal 2:1 MF Mitt (wheel face) EZ Detail Mini (behind spokes) Clay ONR Lube Ricardo Yellow Polish PCXP LC 5.5" +4" Orange Menzerna SIP (left the finish great on the hard paint, but also removed a good amount of defects) Sealant Menzerna Power Lock Interior ZEP High Traffic Carpet Cleaner Brush PB Natural Look Meguiars M40 APC 10:1 Croftgate Leather Protectant/Conditioner Befores: Peanut Butter! It really works! During: Foamed with Brown Royal 2:1 After a few short passes! Yikes... Polish needed some QD to being removed fully Much better! No more damage (almost) Good clarity in the trunk! Much better than that mess on the hood before! Hmm... That seems quite heavy. Gone! Afters: Interior:
I should really start to take pictures of my work. I did a 2003 E500 two weekends ago and it would have went well with yours and Franki's Benz.