Mercedes ML500...and maybe an NSX.

[imported_Picus]

First up was an `02 Mercedes ML500. Good shape considering the age and odometer (2002/100km+). The only tough part were some really rock solid salt stains on the interior carpets.



Wash (Megs deep crystal)

OP/OC 50/50 mix via white

Clearkote RMG

.... Meg`s NXT!



Why the glaze and NXT? The SUV`s being traded in and still have some small marks the OP/OC didn`t take out. The owner and I agreed it was kind of silly to take the time to make it perfect, so fill`er up. No befores on this one, only light swirling with a few deeper bits.



http://gtaindetail.com/pics/mercml060406/photo.jpg



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Next up was an SC430, but no pics (I was in a hurry)



Next up was a 1991 Acura NSX, daily driver (I know, I love that he drives it daily :2thumbs: ). Moderate swirling, some deeper scratches, paint was a little pinkish with some oxidation on the hood. It`d never been polished. Unfortunately we only had about 3 hours, so I was only able to one polishing step. Luckily it came out *really* well. I`m going to fill in some chips and hit it with FPII at a later date and top with Souveran, should be almost perfect then. I used Nattys today because the owner is going on a 50 car drive with a bunch of exotics next weekend and wanted it to really pop.



Process:



Wash (Megs DC)

Clay

Some spot polishing with Menzerna IP/orange (hood, rear decklid)

OC/OP 50/50 mix on a white pad (really liking this combo for it`s removal/finishing ability and how well it works in the sun)

Clearkote VM/grey

Nattys Blue



befores:



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http://gtaindetail.com/pics/acuransx060406/photo1.jpg

[imported_Picus]

Afters. Luckily the sun co-operated so I got a lot of good full-on sun shots.



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http://gtaindetail.com/pics/acuransx060406/photo6.jpg



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http://gtaindetail.com/pics/acuransx060406/photo8.jpg



:waxing:

[seth812]

nice work!



I`M LOVIN THE NSX!!! those volks are sexy!!

[s2skimon]

perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty`s.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P

[seth812]

perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty`s.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P

how long would you reccomend to wait inbetween the ex-p and the nattys



what about SG and sovereign?

[s2skimon]

i normally leave my ex-p to sit for about 15mins, then remove it.. then splash natty`s on and right off ,

[SilverLexus]

Wow. Those cars look great!

[imported_Picus]

perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty`s.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P



:thx I thought about EX and Nattys, but like you said, just not enough time to let both haze. I think next time on that car I will do FPII/RMG/EX/Nattys *or* Souveran. Maybe skip the RMG depending on how it looks after FPII.




how long would you reccomend to wait inbetween the ex-p and the nattys



what about SG and sovereign?



You don`t need to wait. I`ve never really subscribed to "curing" time and haven`t seen any durabilty issues because of it. Others might disagree, YMMV.



SG and Souveran would look very good too. Nattys is a bit more wet than Souveran (imo) at the cost of depth/gloss, and wet looks good on NSX`s because of the body lines. I think it`d be a wash on which looked better.

[seth812]

:thx I thought about EX and Nattys, but like you said, just not enough time to let both haze. I think next time on that car I will do FPII/RMG/EX/Nattys *or* Souveran. Maybe skip the RMG depending on how it looks after FPII.







You don`t need to wait. I`ve never really subscribed to "curing" time and haven`t seen any durabilty issues because of it. Others might disagree, YMMV.



SG and Souveran would look very good too. Nattys is a bit more wet than Souveran (imo) at the cost of depth/gloss, and wet looks good on NSX`s because of the body lines. I think it`d be a wash on which looked better.

yea, thanks for the tips picus and tumbler



i have some Souveran coming in the mail after meeting with a costomer about the possibility of detailing his 1988 328 GTB and 1971 Daytona



i`m hoping it goes through :nervous2:

[imported_hadboosttroy]

man that nsx is hot

[stilez]

I always look forward to your posts, details, and pics.





This time was no different.





Great work across the board; love it.

[Scottwax]

BIG difference in the NSX, amazing depth in the afters! The ML looks really good too. :)

[Brian_Brice]

yeah that red paint is just sick nasty wet!!!



great job on both.

[imported_Picus]

Thanks folks. That NSX paint really does polish out nicely. I can`t wait to work on it some more.