Mercedes SLK 350 Correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Mpower4life, Dec 3, 2012.

  1. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    This one is from a while back. I was mobile and at the time Only had my Griots 6 inch and Dewalt rotary to tackle the issues. Client's Mars Red 2006 SLK 350 in for correction work and interior. I apologize for the pics not being up to spec.

    Products used:
    Chem Guys Maxi Suds 2
    Sonax FE
    Iron X
    Speed Prep towel

    Correction steps:
    Griots 6 Inch
    Dewalt 849 xp
    M105
    D300
    Meguiars MF cut pads
    LC hydro Cyan
    LC hydro Tangerine w/ 203
    80 ppi finishing w/ 205

    LSP was Menz Powerlock

    Upon Arrival, top down.

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    some transfer and water spotting
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    wheel wells seen better days
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    always a killer
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    interior....
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    defects begin
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    compounding begins...

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    midway progess

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    some nice clarity in door
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    Interior afters
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    wash after compounding

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    Iphone gets really bad when the daylight starts giving out....
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    LSP ( night time...sorry)

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  2. Frankastic

    Frankastic Detail Photographer

    awesome work Paul! looks red enough for Santa!
     
  3. Kilo6_one

    Kilo6_one DB Forum Supporter

    Door jams look well attended too, that is a peeve of mine, half ass done door jams
     
  4. InsanePaint

    InsanePaint Pro Detailer

    GORGEOUS red. Beautiful work buddy!! WOW.
     
  5. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    thanks guys. Yeah, and they get even better attention now with my steam cleaner. Love that thing!
     
  6. Koniyoto

    Koniyoto Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Very nice detail!
     
  7. 604_Snooze

    604_Snooze Obsessive Detailer

    wow, that red is shiny.

    what new steamer do you have?
     
  8. Mpower4life

    Mpower4life DB Pro Supporter

    Dupray. Works great for a lot of things and fine tuning the smaller details
     
  9. kakeuter

    kakeuter DB Forum Supporter

    NIce work, love a good red car when it's polished up nicely.

    -Kody-
     
  10. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    That was some dirty interior. Nice job sorting it all out. Red is amazing when it's done RIGHT.
     
  11. Peacemaker

    Peacemaker Two Bucket System Washer

    I would have ran away from that interior!! Awesome work. It looks brand new.
     

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