Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Mercedes Benz SLK in Black

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
Mercedes Benz SLK 280



This vehicle was brought in for paint correction/protection, engine detail, interior detail and paintless dent repair.

First item on the list was wheels.

• Autoglym CWC on rims and rubber
• Optimum Power Clean on arches
• Various brushes

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Brushes used:



Attention was then focused on the engine

Optimum Power Clean and various brushes:

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- I thought this was curious, a halls wrapper in the hinge area… -




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After initial dressing application:


Final after:


Door jambs were then cleansed:


Then paint was cleansed:

Left over wax was in many crevices, cracks and seams:



Initial foaming:


After dwell time:


2 bucket wash was then performed, and blown and blotted dry.

Exterior was clayed with Riccardo yellow and ONR lube.

Below you will see some random pictures depicting the overall condition of the vehicles paintwork.

Notice how all clarity is gone from what should (and will) be a deep black gloss!







Paint Correction Process:

• Tuffbuff wool pad - M105 - Rotary
• Tangerine Hydro M205 – Megs V2
• Crimson Hydro 85rd – megs V2
• Multiple IPA wipedowns

Yes, everything gets corrected (door jambs included):


Now time for some before and after shots… Lighting was dual halogens and 240 lumen Fenix tactical light – All afters in this “before and after” area are before final burnishing



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Before – Notice the very deep abrasions from what appears to be an area of repeated abuse from the gas pump tubing:


A closer look:



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The interior of the front emblem was far from proud as it was designed to be. That was rectified with a chemical cleanser/sealant Duragloss 501.

Below is a cropped half and half and then full view of full after.

50/50:


After:


Random halogen after shots:



After all correction was cpompleted, the vehicle was once again foamed and washed to remove any traces of oil or dust to ensure a clean surface was present for the sealant to cure properly for maximum durability.

Below are some direct sun shots after the wash but before any protection.

I include direct sun shots whenever the sun is available because any artificial light source can be manipulated to make it appear as though correction was achieved and this is not so with direct sun shots.


Sun Verification:










Below are some random shots before any protection… just shows that it’s all in the prep.

• Hides: Leather master trio
• Trim: 303
• Seals: Gummi Pfledge
• Carpets: 303 cleaner
• Glass: Clearly Better
• Exhaust Tips: CG Metal
• Tires: Surf City Beyond Black
• Rims: Rejex
• Arches: CG Bare Bones
• Brightwork: Duragloss 501
• Exterior Glass: Rejex
• Pedals: Power Clean

Below is a quick interior shot:


Below are some final beauty shots after all work was completed:

• LSP : Menzerna Powerlock ( 2 coats)
• Final wipedown: Duragloss Aqua Wax

Thanks for looking….

Footnote: The next month or two is going to be very busy for me so this may be the last write up from me for several weeks, ​

 

great write up man! I enjoy your work. What did you use to dress the engine bay?

 

Great job. That CWC really seems to pull the dirt out of the tires.

 

Thanks alot... I apreciate the kind words...

I used Cd2 to dress the engine

Thanks...

Ya, it really does a great job and sucking the gunk out of the tires...

 

wow awesome turn around now thats how that car should look

 

Bitchen job dude! Love how you even corrected the door jambs.

 

Thank you Sal...

:headbang::headbang: Thank you....

On a full paint correction detail that is standard for me what varies is my level of documentationicture:

I just happened to get a 30D dlsr in the process of this job and was inspired:crasy:

 

Great job Jason. You better be careful showing your products and process someone might steal it from you-lol.:thumb:

 

Nice write up as usual! How did you find the Crimson pads?

 

have you found CWC by us yet? the store on M59 /Adams didn't seem to have autoglym yet.

looks great and the pics came out nice! (meaning the ones you took with your new camera)

 

Jason, my US brother, your work as always is inspiring to say the least. The Benz looks perfect...doesn't get any better than that!

 

This baby is stunning. Pics look wonderful and do well to show off the finish achieved

 

Awesome work.

 

Thanks Dana

Nahhhh

I once had a scalpel and tried o do minor surgery on myself... I lost a finger

I was given a beautiful set of paintbrushes, paint and canvas.. I tried to recreate the Mona Lisa, It looked like Sponge Bob Square Pants

My Ex had a beautiful set of cooking ware yet, would burn everything including toast


While I choose to post the products and my process, I do so willingly. That is my choice... However, I do not feel anyone is obligated to post their products/process.

Thanks Wes... I wes sent some to test out....

Thanks Jedidiah.. Also thanks again for dropping off the book!

I found the pads and hi def wax at the WM on 23... not sure the cross street but east of Vand Dyke and West of Hayes... They didnt have the wheel cleaner

If you wanna try some out all you have to do it stop on by with a dirty wheel or two...

I am pretty positive you will love it as I do.

My Brother from a Canadian Mother.... Thanks Man

As always I have appreciate you words of support man!!!

Thanks Marc!!!

I appreciate it...

Thank you

 

amazing work, Jason! Love your write up and pics!!!

 

looks great!

 

Thanks Buddy,... I am glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Phil