milani
10-20-2008, 06:58 PM
Well, I finally had time to get a full exterior detail on the new C350 this weekend. The paint was in really good shape. However, I got hit by a flying rock Friday night, so now I have a rock chip in the hood. Sounds like a trip to the dealer for some paint, and a Langka kit! Well, on with the show...
The Products
Cleaning
Meg`s GC Wash
Meg`s All Wheel Cleaner
Oil Eater Degreaser
Plexus
Griot`s Window Cleaner
Griot`s Undercarriage Spray
Griot`s Rubber Cleaner
Vinylex
Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02146.jpg
Polishing
Griot`s Chrome Polish
Eagle One Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish
P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer
P21S Gloss-Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser
Zaino AIO
Zaino Z-2
Zaino ZFX
Zaino Z-6
Zaino Z-8
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02147.jpg
Equipment
Griot`s Bucket
Microfiber Mitt
Griot`s Long Brush
Autozone MF Wheel Brush
Autozone Single-spoke brush
Cotton Chenille Mitt
Bonaire Spray and Wash Gun
PC 7424
Sonus SFX White Pad
Cotton Applicator
Griot`s Wheel Dressing Applicator
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02145.jpg
The Process
First, some before pics:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02141.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02142.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02143.jpg
On to the wheels. MBZ brake pads, nothing but dust, but they work! Before Shot:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02144.jpg
Presoaked with Oil Eater/Water solution.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02148.jpg
Scrubbed them lightly with the new MF brush and spoke brush.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02149.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02150.jpg
Shot them with All Wheel Cleaner, agitated again, and rinsed. Then used GG Rubber cleaner on the tires, scrubbed and rinsed.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02152.jpg
Dry Shot:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02171.jpg
Now, onto the rest of the car. Pre-soaked car with the Spray and Wash gun filled with Meg`s GC wash.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02154.jpg
Washed with microfiber mitt and GC wash.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02155.jpg
Then a 2nd wash. During the 2nd wash, used the Z18 clay on paint and windows. Picked up gunk right away.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02156.jpg
Some clean (not dry) shots:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02158.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02159.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02160.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02163.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02165.jpg
After looking over the paint, I found some defects that needed attention, including the nasty paint chip...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02161.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02170.jpg
SO I pulled the car into the garage, and dried her off...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02176.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02178.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02181.jpg
The Products
Cleaning
Meg`s GC Wash
Meg`s All Wheel Cleaner
Oil Eater Degreaser
Plexus
Griot`s Window Cleaner
Griot`s Undercarriage Spray
Griot`s Rubber Cleaner
Vinylex
Zaino Z-18 Clay Bar
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02146.jpg
Polishing
Griot`s Chrome Polish
Eagle One Nevr-Dull Wadding Polish
P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer
P21S Gloss-Enhancing Paintwork Cleanser
Zaino AIO
Zaino Z-2
Zaino ZFX
Zaino Z-6
Zaino Z-8
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02147.jpg
Equipment
Griot`s Bucket
Microfiber Mitt
Griot`s Long Brush
Autozone MF Wheel Brush
Autozone Single-spoke brush
Cotton Chenille Mitt
Bonaire Spray and Wash Gun
PC 7424
Sonus SFX White Pad
Cotton Applicator
Griot`s Wheel Dressing Applicator
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02145.jpg
The Process
First, some before pics:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02141.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02142.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02143.jpg
On to the wheels. MBZ brake pads, nothing but dust, but they work! Before Shot:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02144.jpg
Presoaked with Oil Eater/Water solution.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02148.jpg
Scrubbed them lightly with the new MF brush and spoke brush.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02149.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02150.jpg
Shot them with All Wheel Cleaner, agitated again, and rinsed. Then used GG Rubber cleaner on the tires, scrubbed and rinsed.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02152.jpg
Dry Shot:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02171.jpg
Now, onto the rest of the car. Pre-soaked car with the Spray and Wash gun filled with Meg`s GC wash.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02154.jpg
Washed with microfiber mitt and GC wash.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02155.jpg
Then a 2nd wash. During the 2nd wash, used the Z18 clay on paint and windows. Picked up gunk right away.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02156.jpg
Some clean (not dry) shots:
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02158.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02159.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02160.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02163.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02165.jpg
After looking over the paint, I found some defects that needed attention, including the nasty paint chip...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02161.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02170.jpg
SO I pulled the car into the garage, and dried her off...
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02176.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02178.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr265/mmilani/C350%20Detail%2010-18-08/DSC02181.jpg