Mercedes C240 - Worst one yet!

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by virtual, Jun 9, 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. LanceM

    LanceM DB Forum Supporter

    wow awesome recovery
     
  3. Tonya

    Tonya Welcome to Detailing

    Are you kidding me? Someone used AJAX on their car WHAT THE HECK!!!!! Man.. nice turnaround.. but that just seems like an understatement!!!!! OUTSTANDING JOB!!!
     
  4. jake_b

    jake_b Obsessive Detailer

    that's one amazing turn around. :worship2::worship2::worship2:
     
  5. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    That IS textbook paint correction!

    Dude if you don't win the correction of the month award on here or somethin' I would be sooo confused

    that just makes my head spin...what stellar work!:worship2:
     
  6. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Wicked results, seeing the before pictures I knew you were going to rquire wet sanding...to get it looking the way you have that is :applause: well done the vehicle looks great.

    You did an incredable job there, thank you for sharing with us :peace:

    Oh question for you, what grit did you use?
     
  7. AoshichanX

    AoshichanX Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Amazing! I feel like I can go into orbit around those swirsl @_@
     
  8. kogenx

    kogenx Birth of a Detailer

     
  9. virtual

    virtual DB Pro Supporter

    Thanks! It's lke a new car now :)

    Hehe, somebody obviously do.. Placed a order at Scandicshine with some washing equipment for this guy :)
    Thanks for the comment Tonya :)

    Thanks! :)

    I just love paint correction, starting to get the hang of it :)

    Thank you! :)
    Used 3m Imperial p2000 for this one, with ONR qd for lubrication.
    Would love to have a ptg, like the one you have.. But it cost a fortune..

    Had to buy a couple of the black 3m pads after seeing your polishing video..
    Along with the 3m backing plate, it works nice!
    But one problem though.. The pad is so soft, I had a hard time polishing along the edges..
    What's your experience with this?

    Thanks! Don't know if this car had any swirls, would rather call all of them scratches! :p

     
  10. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Looks like you put a LOT of work into this one and it paid off! Did the owner wash their car with a BURLAP SACK full of WALNUTS or what???
     
  11. gmblack3

    gmblack3 Top 9 detailer in the US to serve you in Atlanta

    Excellent work on that nasty finish. Have you considered getting an air sander for something like this?
     
  12. Purplewidow

    Purplewidow Obsessive Detailer

    unreal job!!!! that has to win for this month!!!:worship2:
     
  13. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Wow, how did I miss this thread!?!? Truly amazing and beautiful work virtual! What sanding backing pad did you use?
     
  14. littlemissGTO

    littlemissGTO Welcome to Detailing

    Amazing turn around. I'm shocked that someone would use AJAX on their car. Wow.
    You should totally win the monthly competition hands down.

    BTW nice shirt. I've got two.
     
  15. Marc08EX

    Marc08EX Jedi Nuba

    that's an AWESOME job!!! I can't believe how you were able to revive the damaged paint!
     
  16. Petrucci_M3

    Petrucci_M3 Jedi Nuba

    A+++ Work right there man.

    You should feel very proud of yourself. :)
     
  17. ferro

    ferro Virgin Detailer

    dam that is awesome.. great work.
     
  18. sly

    sly Birth of a Detailer

    Wow!!!:applause::applause::applause: Fantastic job!!!:thumb:
     
  19. Gemini13

    Gemini13 Obsessive Detailer

    First off holy crap, amazing turnaround on that thing!! Second who in gods creation thought it would be a good idea to wash there Benz with AJAX!!!!!!!!!! Thats insane, I mean what told them that would be a fantastic idea???!!!! LOL I mean I understand the whole dish soap thing to a point and why the unaware would use it to clean ones car but freaking AJAX!!!?? Thats crazy.
     
  20. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    That is a fantastic turn around
     

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