June 2008 Entry: Mercedes C240

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by virtual, Jun 21, 2008.

  1. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    This car is a proof that household products is not good for cars..
    "Ajax" + ordinary sponge = not good!

    Product list:
    Wash:
    Tar Remover
    Chemical Guys Citrus Wash + Gloss
    Green MF mitt
    Grit Guard
    Dehydrator Towel
    Ez Detail Brush
    Muc-Off Wheel Cleaner
    ONR Clay Lube
    Riccardo Clay

    Paint:
    Makita 9227
    Brinkmann
    Sonus SFX-1
    Sonus SFX-2
    3m black pad
    Mirka Wool
    3m Imperial P2000
    3m 3434 Blue Painters Tape
    Menzerna Powergloss Compound
    Menzerna SIP
    Menzerna 106ff

    Protection:
    Chemical Guys Jetseal 109
    DP Max Wax

    Inspection after wash and clay:
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    You don't even need light to see the scratches/swirls..
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    Started out with SIP and a Sonus SFX-1 pad.. Still lots of RDS remaining..
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    Here is after SIP + Sonus SFX-1, Fast Cut Plus + Wool, 2x Powergloss + wool and 106ff + 3m finishing pad:
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    This car was perfect for me to practice using Powegloss compound! :)
    So here we go..
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    Left side done:
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    After this I was tired of re-doing every panel to get rid of RDS.. So I wetsanded the other side:
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    Started polishing:
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    Tested with Sonus sfx-2 and 106ff after compounding, this combo did the trick!
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    And the rest:
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    These panels are NOT wetsanded, they are all swirled up!
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    And then the finishing:
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    Sunlight trough the window! :)
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    Car was finished at 2am, so no good after pictures.. No sun :(
    After Jetseal and Max Wax:
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  2. Dust2Glory

    Dust2Glory Nuba Guru

    WOW...that's insane!!!!!!!
     
  3. pirex

    pirex DB Certified Dealer

    Sick! Winner for sure :D
     
  4. Duratys

    Duratys Welcome to Detailing

    Ajax...LOL

    Nice job correcting that mess :thumb:
     

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