Mercedes GL450 4-day correction and Opti-Guard permanent coating

[white gecko]

This big Mercedes belongs to the wife of one of my best clients. I`ve already done a full correction on his `10 M5 and most recently his `12 McLaren MP4-12C. As this is the main family hauler, durability was key here. He chose to have me correct the paint and then apply Optimum Opti-Guard permanent coating to keep the paint protected for years to come. Interior got a thorough cleaning as well.







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Old wax buildup in the gaps...



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Giving the carpet in the wheel wells some good cleaning



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Holograms....evidence of improper detailing carried out under previous owner`s care.



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The swirls were pretty extensive throughout...



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This was after medium polishing. Final polishing to be carried out later.



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[white gecko]

Client holding the near softball sized ball of tape from protecting trim throughout the Mercedes. It has some good weight too.



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Correction all finished, late in the evening on day 3.



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Interior was in good shape, just needed to handle the leather (just about everywhere in this SUV), some stains on the darker colored floor mats, and just some general cleaning. No before pics were necessary here.



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[white gecko]

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Time for the Opti-Guard coating



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The surrounding trees made sun shots difficult. This was the only one that came out.



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Thanks for looking!

[Thomas Dekany]

At this point in your carrier, no one should question your work. If you say it is swirl free, IT IS. Lack of sun pictures are just fine. How long did this one take?



PERFECT WORK AS ALWAYS!!!!! :bow

[Leadfootluke]

Looks great Jeff!



Nicely done on a trashed black finish.

[MrCLRider]

That looks great. I don`t need sun shots to get the idea of how perfect that paint is.



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[KC@detailien]

Hi Jeff



awesome work...I know how stress it goes when you have tons of work to be done esp on a black - huge - *looks like a soft clear .... it is wonderful to see the level of your detail & in each photo taken ....... marvelously opti coated & permanently protected



but u enjoy & certainly in every area of it



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I like this





"all work & no play makes jack a dull boy"