1988 Mercedes SL560 revived

[Justins00ss]

I had the pleasure of reviving this 22k mile Benz.

Here is the car at the owners house.


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140508_115152_939_zps47b79c7e.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140508_115152_939_zps47b79c7e.jpg.html)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140508_115205_415_zpsadc4853c.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140508_115205_415_zpsadc4853c.jpg.html)



http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140508_115233_356_zps2a1c27ed.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140508_115233_356_zps2a1c27ed.jpg.html)




Here are some pics after using 1Z Einsette waterless wash and clay bar

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_181517_005_zpsba971ace.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_181517_005_zpsba971ace.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_174715_183_zps26f8c04a.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_174715_183_zps26f8c04a.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_174657_089_zpsc6b77522.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_174657_089_zpsc6b77522.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_181534_868_zpsc5c551fc.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_181534_868_zpsc5c551fc.jpg.html)


Here are some 50/50 shots. I used a chemical guys microfiber cutting pad and Menzerna IP2000 followed by Turbo wax finish polish on a white CCS pad.




http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_182402_012_zps30c24271.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_182402_012_zps30c24271.jpg.html)




http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_202637_289_zps4b180ab0.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_202637_289_zps4b180ab0.jpg.html)




http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140512_223951_zps8749b789.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140512_223951_zps8749b789.jpg.html)


Then topped with Victoria Concourse Red wax and polished the trim with never dull. Sorry for the darker pics.


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193121_697_zps9obpmhhc.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193121_697_zps9obpmhhc.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_181810_148_zpslqktqnhq.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_181810_148_zpslqktqnhq.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193151_504_zpsqlmhndce.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193151_504_zpsqlmhndce.jpg.html)



http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193203_153_zpsdvbvulnr.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193203_153_zpsdvbvulnr.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193209_370_zpsca8toaic.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193209_370_zpsca8toaic.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193344_159_zpstdbjio8p.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193344_159_zpstdbjio8p.jpg.html)


http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193333_197_zpslqwdbuoc.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193333_197_zpslqwdbuoc.jpg.html)



http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g173/camaro00/IMG_20140513_193305_588_zps4bf1rawr.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/camaro00/media/IMG_20140513_193305_588_zps4bf1rawr.jpg.html)



Thanks for looking! Just need to clean up the interior.

[Ronkh]

Definitely was lifeless before.

Nice job

[jtford95]

Looks good. Sweet ride

[Justins00ss]

Definitely was lifeless before.

Nice job

Its funny because until I did a test spot did it really hit me how bad it was!

[Klock]

That was quite a transformation great job!

[Justins00ss]

That was quite a transformation great job!

Thank you very much!

[Todd@RUPES]

Awesome work!

[Justins00ss]

Awesome work!

Thank you Todd! I am glad I went with the IP2000 like you suggested. It did it`s job and wipe clean very easily.