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imported_animes2k
05-23-2005, 10:20 AM
I`ve got to say, I didn`t even KNOW these wheels were as bright as they were... Thank goodness for P21S gel wheel cleaner... Unfortunately, my light wasn`t very good for either before or after photos (nearly forgot to get the befores - the car was wet when I took them).



I also neglected to get the engine shots. I was a little worried about tripping a code (as much as I`ve read about engine cleaning on MB`s), but with a little luck and careful washing, that wasn`t a problem. The underhood looked great, no dressing required (!!).



We also went ahead and washed up the client`s wife`s E320 wagon (which I gave the full treatment a couple of weeks ago, right before a long road trip with the kids) and threw some AIO/SG on its wheels.



process

wash (z7)

clay (longest process EVER, it was so embedded with crud)

wash

p21s gel wheel cleaner (let soak for a looong time)

diluted Folex on the mats

Castol APC under-hood

AIO - DA(4) w/Sonus green pad

Z2Pro + Z8

AIO+SG (wheels)

Meguiar`s gel (tires)



On to the photos!

http://www.noestudios.com/photo/details/e55/wheel.jpg



http://www.noestudios.com/photo/details/e55/overall.jpg



http://www.noestudios.com/photo/details/e55/interior.jpg



http://www.noestudios.com/photo/details/e55/house.jpg
6']['9
05-23-2005, 10:24 AM
lookin nice, that 2nd pic would be a good pic for a business card.
imported_animes2k
05-23-2005, 10:28 AM
had to add another photo, cuz i like this one a lot :)



http://www.noestudios.com/photo/details/e55/frontend.jpg
imported_animes2k
05-23-2005, 10:30 AM
thanks, Jay - the second pic meaning the "after" of the front wheel?
stilez
05-23-2005, 11:51 AM
Wow, looks amazing!





I agree with the second pic...great angle, great detail.





Was that P21s wheel cleaner x 1 to clean up those wheels?
imported_animes2k
05-23-2005, 12:16 PM
thanks gsr... it was x1.5 - the second shot was very light (might i mention that this stuff doesn`t go a long way for $17 :P ) and we`d only rinsed the wheels a little to see how it was going.



There wasn`t TOO much agitation required, except on the inside of the wheels, which still didn`t come very clean. I`ve never had good luck with the insides if they`ve not been taken care of very well or protected to begin with.
White95Max
05-23-2005, 01:05 PM
Beautiful car. Good job!



P21S Wheel Cleaner always comes through for me...I love that stuff.
Beason
05-23-2005, 04:15 PM
I love the E55, one of my favorite Mercedes
imported_series1
05-23-2005, 04:47 PM
Nice work!
SilverLexus
05-23-2005, 06:22 PM
:bow Great work. The wheels are sparkling.



Love the house too. :)
imported_animes2k
05-24-2005, 01:49 AM
paul: i love this p21s cleaner. I`m going to order it by the gallon from now on :)

beason: definitely. i think i`ll love it more when i get to test drive it the next time i`m over there!

series1, lee: thanks. nice house, eh? he showed me the brochure for his next car (this fall)... Bentley Continental GT :shocked