Oakes - Detailed: 2008 Mercedes Benz S600 - V12 Recovery

OakesDetail · 10-11-09, 10:01

Here is a restorative detail of a 2008 Mercedes Benz S600. This 510 hp twin-turbo V12 producing 612 ftlb of torque, was in desperate need of a proper detail. It became victim of a poor detailing job before hand, fortunately Mercedes paint, post 2005 model year, is a ceramic clear coat making it unbearably hard. Makes it difficult to scratch, but difficult to correct as well. The jambs were all waxed, wood all polished and sealed, as well as the chrome. Leather all cleaned, conditioned and moisturized. Wheels polished and sealed as well as the exhaust. Quite a bit of time was put in to this car.

I would like to thank Mikhael for the assistance on this car to get it done on time!

Paint Process:
Menzerna PowerGloss - Yellow
Menzerna PowerGloss - Orange
Menzerna 203 - Orange
Menzerna PO85RD - Green
Blackfire Wet Diamond Sealant - Black
Pure Carnuaba Wax

Leather treatment:
Lexol Ph Cleaner
Lexol Leather Conditioner
Mink Oil

Chrome Treatment:
P21S Polishing Soap
P21S Finish Restorer

Wheel Process:
P21S Wheel Gel
Clay Magic
Poorboy's World Wheel Sealant

Wheels Before

Wheels After

Interior Before Pictures:

Interior After Pictures:

Paint Before Pictures:

OakesDetail · 10-11-09, 10:02

A few 50/50 shots: Some of these photos were taken after a single pass of Power Gloss, still showing some defects.

Paint After Pictures, before sealant/wax.

OakesDetail · 10-11-09, 10:03

A Few Reflection Shots:

The Finished Car:

Thanks for Looking!

-Oakes

thedetailer · 10-11-09, 10:12

That is awesome! Great turnaround! how does a "poor" detailing job cause THAT much damage?

adrock2003 · 10-11-09, 11:37

I hate you for being that good...I really do, but I mean it in the most loving way.

The way some of you guys turn around PERFECT finishes on the hardest clearcoats in a timespan I can only DREAM of right now just blows my mind. I only hope to be as good as you. Nice turn around.

bigfish528 · 10-11-09, 01:28

Excellent work Mercedes does black almost better than any other car and you made it even better.

Vdubby18 · 10-11-09, 05:46

You do this over on VWvortex?

The settings looks the same.

tdekany · 10-11-09, 06:06

Very very nice detail and car.

Cactus1 · 10-11-09, 07:33

Was the guy transporting sheep in that car? That interior was trashed.

Nice turn around!

OakesDetail · 10-11-09, 07:41

Thanks guys! I appreciate the kind words and the "hate" haha.

Yes, I did that Evo as well, buddy of mine who helped me finish it up posted it over there though