imported_Totoland Mach
08-19-2007, 09:22 AM
I did this car in lots of heat and humidity! Scottwax...I still don`t know how you do it Sir... but, then again, I`m in my mid 60`s and have to watch my blood sugar levels...so maybe that`s a factor.
Anyhow, this was a pretty dirty car and had plenty of light swirls and loads of brake dust. I used a full bottle of Meguiar`s Hot Rims cleaner for the wheels and neutralized the product with soapy water.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Start.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_DirtyWheel.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_CleanWheel.jpg
Next up was the interior before the temp rose to the high 90`s. I could do the body work in the garage, but I like to get the interior outside to see better. I used my "secret" mix of APC + dishwashing liquid + water (diluted approx. 10-1) and a boar`s hair brush to clean and terry towel to remove. I also tried a new vacum by Ridgid: it`s about the size of a small portable generator, very light, and all the cords and attachments fit inside. Very nice portable unit and also has a reverse blower.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_InteriorRearPsngrDone.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_InteriorDone.jpg
On to the body: I used Menzerna IP and 106ff to get the paint in good condition. For this leg of the journey, I had my Festool on Rotary mode with a Meguiar`s 8006 pad.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_QuarterScratches.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Menzerna106.jpg
Finally, I used the Festool in random orbit and Pinnacle XMT 360. Great stuff that works as advertised and leaves a nice sealant.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_DriverSideXMT360.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Menzerna106_2.jpg
Start to finish was just under 8 hours with tons of water breaks!
Toto
Anyhow, this was a pretty dirty car and had plenty of light swirls and loads of brake dust. I used a full bottle of Meguiar`s Hot Rims cleaner for the wheels and neutralized the product with soapy water.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Start.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_DirtyWheel.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_CleanWheel.jpg
Next up was the interior before the temp rose to the high 90`s. I could do the body work in the garage, but I like to get the interior outside to see better. I used my "secret" mix of APC + dishwashing liquid + water (diluted approx. 10-1) and a boar`s hair brush to clean and terry towel to remove. I also tried a new vacum by Ridgid: it`s about the size of a small portable generator, very light, and all the cords and attachments fit inside. Very nice portable unit and also has a reverse blower.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_InteriorRearPsngrDone.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_InteriorDone.jpg
On to the body: I used Menzerna IP and 106ff to get the paint in good condition. For this leg of the journey, I had my Festool on Rotary mode with a Meguiar`s 8006 pad.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_QuarterScratches.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Menzerna106.jpg
Finally, I used the Festool in random orbit and Pinnacle XMT 360. Great stuff that works as advertised and leaves a nice sealant.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_DriverSideXMT360.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o212/Totoland/AMG_C55/AMG_C55_Menzerna106_2.jpg
Start to finish was just under 8 hours with tons of water breaks!
Toto