That will buff out..

**The Driver** · 08-02-2019, 09:19 PM

A new project, 09 SLK 55 AMG P30. Going to attempt to fix this bad boy!

**Coatings=crack** · 08-03-2019, 04:00 AM

Beadmaker..... lots of beadmaker

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**Mike lambert** · 08-03-2019, 06:06 AM

F11 it works for everything! Or Nu Finish! LOL!

**Sizzle Chest** · 08-04-2019, 02:27 PM

That will be an awesome car when finished! In for a rebuild thread!

**Accumulator** · 08-05-2019, 11:52 AM

OK,OK..gotta ask:

The Driver- Is that a genuine project that you`re really taking on?

**The Driver** · 08-09-2019, 06:28 PM

Yes, sir, my father has been looking for one of these for a while, this one came up for auction (Which I never check, just pure coincidence).

31k miles, One owner, we just got it back to the house, sure enough, it runs and drives. A close friend of mine has a shop, were going to barter details for framework! The assembly, along with the electrical I can handle no problem. It was too good pass up, a hell of a rare car (Rarest Year (09), Rarest model (55 Amg w/Sport kit), along with the rarest options (P30 Pack) and perfect service records to boot... I couldn`t let it go to the wolves.

Here a few quick snaps, VERY odd hit. I can`t believe the bumper held up this good??

**Accumulator** · 08-10-2019, 11:40 AM

The Driver- Hey, that`s GREAT! I love that you guys really appreciate how special that particular unit is and that it won`t get parted out.

The frame (!!*FRAME*!!) work would make me nervous, but it sounds like you have confidence that it`ll turn out OK, so good on you for not only saving it, but also for sharing it with us. I`ll be looking forward to updates

And yeah, most Benzes come through accidents really well. That company *knows* how to build a car, always have.

**The Driver** · 08-10-2019, 12:47 PM

You`ll have some soon, already assembled a list of what it needs. Keeping my fingers crossed!

**Accumulator** · 08-11-2019, 02:22 PM

The Driver- Salvage title? Just wondering, not that you`re building it to resell...

**The Driver** · 08-12-2019, 02:28 AM

Yes, this will be rebuilt title car.

**The Driver** · 08-12-2019, 07:41 PM

Update, Check the fluids, bent a couple of things, got it running.

Also cleaned it up!

Dirty3 by Jp, on Flickr

Dirty by Jp, on Flickr

Dirty2 by Jp, on Flickr

Clean!

SLK_1197 by Jp, on Flickr

SLK_1198 by Jp, on Flickr

SLK_1196 by Jp, on Flickr

SLK_1193 by Jp, on Flickr

SLK_1195 by Jp, on Flickr

**Accumulator** · 08-13-2019, 11:14 AM

The Driver- Ah, progress! No fluid leaks/running OK is a good start

And having it cleaned up oughta make for a better Project Car Experience in all sorts of ways.

**The Driver** · 05-31-2021, 08:15 PM

Updating this for posterity.

On the rack being disassembled, front bar was pulled and split into two pieces and re-glued then painted. All panels, painted off the car and reassembled.

**Stokdgs** · 06-01-2021, 12:13 AM

Congratulations on such a beautiful Mercedes !!! Wow !!!
Stellar work and attention to Detail !!!
Just Beautiful !!
Thanks for all the incredible work you did and then for all these pics..
Dan F

**Sizzle Chest** · 06-01-2021, 08:31 AM

Awesome! Now go enjoy that beast! REALLY cool car that you don`t see many of. Great fun/performance/luxury all in one. It came out great! Well done on this score!