Mercedes Benz E500

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by Berscht, May 31, 2009.

  1. Berscht

    Berscht Jedi Nuba

    Had this beautiful E500 in last week for a All Protection Detail. This vehicle doubles as a schools bus for 2 kids so the interior wasent so great. That combined with light colored carpets and leather made for quite a challenge

    Wheels and Tires.
    Since the brake dust was so caked on this vehicle I had to opt for a acid based wheel cleaner. I used AM spoke wheel cleaner diluted to a safe ratio. Tires and Wells were cleaned using Meguiars Super Degreaser. I used 303 on the tires and sealed the wheels with Colinite 845

    Wash and Clay.
    Pre soaked and washed the vehicle usuing AM Wash and Wax, clayed with riccardo yellow with AM body shine as lube. Finally dryed with Eshines Dehydrator Towel.

    Prep and Protection.
    Since the paint was pretty good shape I just used Duragloss 601 and then protected all the paint and jambs with Colinite 845 and buffed of using eshines Tornado towel.

    Interior.
    I spent most of my time on this vehicle on the interior. First I vacd and blew out all areas. I then cleaned all the plastics/ vents/ crevices with APC. Then I cleaned all the leather using Lexol cleaner and conditioned with Lexol as well. Finally I cleaned all the glass with spraway.

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    Total time- 8.5 hours

    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. DaveS4

    DaveS4 Jedi Nuba

    Is it just me or are there no pics?
     
  3. oneshare325

    oneshare325 Two Bucket System Washer

    same here... no pics
     
  4. rwisejr

    rwisejr DB Forum Supporter

    Not just I don't see them either
     
  5. Berscht

    Berscht Jedi Nuba

    yeah sorry i am having some issues posting will fix it now
     
  6. kei169

    kei169 Wax on..Wax off

    nice!
     
  7. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    I see the pics now and I say...

    HELLO SIR nice work!
     
  8. flash gordon

    flash gordon Banned

    :applause:100% Difference, I'm sure she was thrilled with your work, however you may wanna keep some carpet dye around to hit the spots that won't clean-up. Either way you did a Fantastic Detail :chips:
     
  9. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    wow, that was just nasty!! hate seeing nice cars like that, just let go to crap!! great job!
     
  10. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Looks great!
     
  11. Hovy

    Hovy Two Bucket System Washer

    Great turn around. Excellent work.

    ps: God it was dirty. ;)
     
  12. Berscht

    Berscht Jedi Nuba

    Do you know where to get this carpet dye? that sounds awesome
     
  13. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Looks great!
     

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