DMZ: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350 * Pic Heavy*

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by dave_zok, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. dave_zok

    dave_zok DB Forum Supporter

    Had a customer ask for a full detail (which is 1 step polish) on his 2008 Benz C350. The paint has tons of marring / swirls / holograms.

    Items used

    Prima Mystique car wash
    Optimum No Rinse
    Optimum Metal Polish
    Adams Detail spray
    Adams all purpose cleaner
    Adams Super VRT
    Adams Undercarriage spray
    Adams IN&OUT
    Adams Glass Cleaner
    Menzerna PO85RD
    P21s metal polish
    Uber Medium Clay
    Sonax wheel cleaner

    Wax
    Swissvax Onyx

    Tools used

    Uber foam gun
    2 bucket grit guards
    Uber 5.5 & 4 Pads
    Makita 9227C
    Flex PE14-2-150
    Fenix TK-40
    Swissvax wheel brush
    Uber boars hair brush
    Chemical Guys Wheel brush
    Uber Tire Brush
    Uber Towels


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    After Wash and Clay - Getting Ready for the 1 Step polishing
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    After Polishing- Wash with 2 bucket
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    ALL DONE after 12 hours of work
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  2. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    The car looks great nice, surprised how much correction was obtained with just 85rd
     
  3. dave_zok

    dave_zok DB Forum Supporter

    Yes i too was supprised how much was corrected. Turned out better than i thought it would for PO85RD and Uber blue pad.
     
  4. F. Premens

    F. Premens Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    +1 A lot of correction with that combo, great job. :thumb:
     
  5. nyc_medic

    nyc_medic Two Bucket System Washer

    Looks Nice and wet. Great job.
     
  6. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Looks great, nice choice of wax too!
     
  7. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Amazing level of correction with that combo. Nice job !!!!!
     
  8. hamza7

    hamza7 Welcome to Detailing

    Very Nice
     
  9. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    Nice work, wish all cars would look that good after 85RD and a blue pad.

    -Kody-
     

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