Merc's W211 Make Over - 30 Hours

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by gio, Nov 20, 2008.

  1. gio

    gio Any Rag Vehicle Washer

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    Nubs werk Mercedes E200K, Obsidian Black.

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    Critics and comments guys?
    Thanks before... :mounty:

    Happy detailing! :headbang:
     
  2. bryansbestwax

    bryansbestwax DB Forum Supporter

    Well done. some shots of the wheels might be nice. Description of process is a must as well.
     
  3. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    I like how the windsreen came out. It looks like you spent alot of time just on that...Real nice detail...ATTA-BOY...:thumb:
     
  4. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Looks nice. But where are the full shots, the process and the wheel shots?
     
  5. Peugeot

    Peugeot Birth of a Detailer

    Anything special for glass? Polishing? Cerium Oxide?

    Nice job reoving all the old accumulations in the nooks and crannys. Sure brings the black ones back to life!
     
  6. Zookie

    Zookie Jedi Nuba

    what did you use on teh glass to remove the scrathes?
     
  7. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks great but sharing your process would be even better! ;)
     
  8. gio

    gio Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    sorry i forgot to take pics on wheels. :)
    Ok, next time i will add the process description also mate.

    Thanks Buddy, it took about 3 hours only for the windows.

    Thanks... I cannot take a full shot photo, because its raining outside.

    thanks Peugeot, i used glass compound and a little of cerium oxide.

    as i noted above mate...

    Ok Denzil, here are the steps.

    Steps for exterior body:
    1. Clay
    2. Bug and tar for some parts
    3. Nooks and crannies detailing using some acid and a brush
    4. Meg's 83
    5. Menzerna final finish
    6. Wash with Meguiars NXT
    7. Prep with IPA
    5. P21s

    Thanks for the inputs guys... :worship2:
    :computer:
     
  9. Zookie

    Zookie Jedi Nuba

    what kind of glass compund? and whats the process?
     
  10. gio

    gio Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Soft 99 Glass Compound zookie.
    use it with rotary and polishing pad.
     
  11. matrix_808

    matrix_808 DB Supporter

    Man what did you used on the side mirror? Came out nice.
     
  12. Zookie

    Zookie Jedi Nuba

    where can i find that? what colour CCS pad?
     
  13. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

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