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Old 06-11-07, 10:50   #1 (permalink)
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1986 Red SS paint MB SL560
Only about 23000 miles

8 HOURS

vacuum
steam
NL on everything.
S&G on windows etc..

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Old 06-11-07, 11:05   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 1986 Red SS paint MB SL560
SIP is the best polish ever!!!!!!!!!!!

It was hot and since nothing wanted to work on this SS paint I figured the worst that can happen is dust.

Well, it didn't dust at all. I however did one pass with op on the same pad first. For the rest of the car I used SIP.

wash
clay (didn't need it)
sip 1800 rpm yellow in some areas
sip orande pad 1800 rmp whole car
sip green pad 1500 rpm whole car
poli seal pc white ccs pad 6
CG Ez Creme red ccs pad pc 6
CG Eztreme coat pc 5 black ccs pad
Z6 wipe
Grape dressing on tires/trim
Poli Seal on chrome
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During - that is Poli Seal residue. I was trying to get a sun shot



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Old 06-11-07, 11:07   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 1986 Red SS paint MB SL560
Simply beautiful.... I feel your pain on SS paint. I did a SS Porsche this past weekend and my pads looked just like your but blue. Took me awhile to get them clean again.
 
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Old 06-12-07, 05:03   #5 (permalink)
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Re: 1986 Red SS paint MB SL560
Supberb work on one of the coolest looking cars Mercedes ever made! Interior looks spot on, the paint correction is excellent with a very clear finish. Really enjoyed reading and seeing this one!
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That's a lot of steps!

It paid off though! Great work as always Thomas. The red is liquid
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Old 06-12-07, 05:52   #7 (permalink)
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I see wool pads!

Im so weird
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Old 06-12-07, 12:00   #8 (permalink)
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wow wow wow wow
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Wow, very wet indeed. Great turnaround on the red SL560
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Wow, you did all those steps in 8 hours!! Super Thomas to the rescue! lol I hate single stage paint because of the paint transfer but they do make the most dramatic before/afters.
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Old 06-12-07, 01:20   #11 (permalink)
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OMG!!! What reflection, what wetness, what depth!

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Old 06-12-07, 01:27   #12 (permalink)
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Amazing depth indeed! That red is STUNNING!
 
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