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dsms
04-15-2009, 08:35 PM
2009 CL63 Mercedes booked for a 3 day correction detail.



A car that is only a few weeks old really shouldn`t need this kind of detail yet, and the reason being?



In under a month this car was detailed TWICE before it came to me, the first time it was a botched dealer prep job and the second time was a detail (by another detailer who claims to fix swirls and scratches) to polish out the scratches put in by the dealer prior.



Upon arrival the car already appeared clean and the wheels were in great shape, until I saw the inners which were still filthy. I know knew what kind of "deatiler" handled the car before me so I figured I had a good amount of work ahead of me.



Enough babbling and on with the detail ;



my little setup for wheel cleaning, the rubbermaid cart is really useful during the wash process



Gloss It wheel gel

Megs APC 3:1 (tires)

Stoners tarminator (tires)

Autosmart Tardis



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0453.jpg



brushes of choice



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0452.jpg



Using the new daytona wheel brush I must say I wasnt overly impressed. Yes the design is much more sturdy but the bristles seem too soft to heavier scrubbing and the "sling" problem is still very annoying, yet not many other brushes get behind the spokes and calipers as well



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06713.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06714.jpg



After a quick pre-foam I washed the car using CG CWG and the clayed with Sonus fine green clay, after the clay I did another quick wash with the CWG to strip off some of the protection layed down by Megs last touch QD which was used as clay lube



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0456.jpg



Sheeting off w/ some DI water



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06715.jpg



Recently began using an electric blow to aid in the drying process, works well for the mirrors and crevices but still a light wipedown with a WW is necessary to get the paint completely dry



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06718.jpg



Pulled the car inside for to take some readings and see what we need for correction. Readings were very inconsistent, not suprising because I know the car was just "compounded" by another detailer... he seemed to do a fantastic job, thats why the owner needs to get it re-corrected just days later :lol:



The car didnt have a lot of fine defects, mostly just rids and scratches



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0469.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0483.jpg



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After doing a test panel with a few different combos I landed on the following for correction:



Menzerna P203s w/ a Mirco Surface tuf buf black wool pad in various sizes

Gloss-It evolution Cut or P203s again w/Gloss It green polishing pad

Menzerna PO85rd w/ Gloss It blue finishing pad



The wool actually finished down pretty good ( I must thank Rick "RickRack: for pointing me to the tuf buf pads and powerfinish combo)



I wanted to get the paint to 98-100% BEFORE the jeweling stage, so later on I could work at lower speeds and really refine the finish without concentrating on further correction.



Working the power finish w/ wool



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0459.jpg



Refining the wool holos and finer swirls (Evolution Cut and GI green polishing pad)



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06729.jpg



After



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0463.jpg



Before



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0475.jpg



After



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0515.jpg



50/50



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0476.jpg



The rear decklid had some deeper RIDS which required 2 separate passes with the tuf buf wool to fully remove at 2100rpm using moderate pressure



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0486.jpg



Other side corrected, this is after the wool and polishing stages, notice there are still holograms in the paint (after 85rd the holos were refined out, wait for the later sun pics as the garage was too dark to capture a clear shot)



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0487.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06732.jpg



After 85rd



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0493.jpg



Inisde the license plate area recieved the same 3 step process as the rest of the car, the little 3" gloss-it BP and tuf buf wool pad worked great for the RIDS in tight corners



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06737.jpg



After jeweling with 85rd



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0523.jpg



Opened up the garage in hopes to get some sun shots



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0477.jpg
dsms
04-15-2009, 08:37 PM
Head and tailights were corrected w/ Gloss It one step machine gloss and a 3" polishing pad



under the LED



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0495.jpg



The lower panels were a bit more hacked up, tired my best to capture the defects



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0497.jpg



After

under the LED



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0512.jpg



The CL had 4-5 scratches which needed wetsanding, this one was treated with 2000grit followed by 3000grit



Before



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0501.jpg





http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0502.jpg



After under the infratech



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0510.jpg



Little 3" wool helps on areas such as side mirrors and around door handles



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0471.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0473.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0474.jpg



Finishing up stage 2 of polishing



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06723.jpg



Last sun shot after correction before applying the LSP



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0514.jpg



Since the car was new the interior already was in great shape, a through once over wall all it needed.



No leather cleaner was needed

Gloss-it satin leather polish (conditioner) applied

P&S express interior cleaner on plastics and wool trim



Afters



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0529.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0530.jpg



The wheels were treated inside and out with Rejex sealant (x2) for durability, the tires were treated with 2 coats of Gloss It Signature tire gloss



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0525.jpg



Dressing the engine bay w/ Gloss It TRV



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC06748.jpg



After



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0517.jpg



50/50 of the tailpipes, treated with Noxon metal polish and #0000 steel wool



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0520.jpg



All finished



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0522.jpg



LSP of choice:



Gloss It signature gloss sealant x2

Gloss It Concourso gloss

Gloss Enhancer QD wipedown
dsms
04-15-2009, 08:38 PM
Some final shots, I tried to get as many sun shots as possible



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0490.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0491.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0493-2-1.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0494-1.jpg



The trunk (no more holograms:thumb:)



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0492.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0495-2-1.jpg



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http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0452-2.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0454-2.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0545.jpg



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0539.jpg



My favorite (if only the owner was not standing in the shot, I blurred his face)



http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/CL63%20AMGG/DSC_0496.jpg



Thanks for looking
stiffdogg06
04-15-2009, 08:45 PM
Awesome job dsm. I love your click N` brags man. Finally a real detailer gets his hands on the car.



:cooleek:



- Andy
Barry Theal
04-15-2009, 08:49 PM
dude got sun shots? wowzers great correction! very nice david! flawless!
mburns813
04-15-2009, 08:58 PM
Great correction. So you liked the Daytona Brush?

Could you PM me your techniques on wetsanding or where you learned how to? I`m trying to figure out how to do it and you had great results.

Thanks
Thomas Dekany
04-15-2009, 09:04 PM
I love your details but this car is just awesome!!!!! I love it.



How long did it take you?
craigdt
04-15-2009, 09:05 PM
Very nice! Great writeup.



Is that the Flex lightweight rotary? I havent seen many of those around
snowskate
04-15-2009, 09:31 PM
Great write up! Super correction, looks like you hit the color Black out of the park!!!



Have you shared info on that small kneeling stool you have at the beginning of the write up?
JeST
04-15-2009, 10:08 PM
For being only a few weeks old that paint really took a beating. Great job on the car.
autoconcierge
04-15-2009, 10:21 PM
Sigh, ANOTHER FREAKING CORRECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!! "SUPER CLEAN". This is how it`s done gents, the obvious stuff taken care of but more importantly the little things that add up to three days of hard work.



Dave and I talked during the correction and this was by no means a "day at the beach". True correction and attention to detail.:2thumbs:
imported_DJ Mayo
04-15-2009, 10:50 PM
Great detail man. That car was trashed. Ever hear back about the NSX??
gervin
04-15-2009, 11:30 PM
Good job.



You talk to the owner about maybe doing weekly washes for him? Sounds like he really cares about the condition of his paint.
TSC17
04-16-2009, 04:50 AM
Great job David. I too was happy that rickrack recommended the tuff buff/203 combo.



I think it`s safe to say that the owner of the car has finally found a detailer to regularly take care of his beautiful vehicle!
Rickrack
04-16-2009, 09:24 AM
Dave, all I can say is :wow:



Every detail you do seems to get better and better...



Your write-ups and pictures are awesome, not to mention your attention to detail! You are an amazing detailer and the customer was lucky to have found you.



Glad to see that the Tuf-Buf/203s combo worked out for you. They`re perfect for those certain situations where foam just won`t cut it.



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