Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Mercedes Benz SLK in Black

[Bobby G]

The subject is a bit sensitive but on the bright side, it is kind of a success from the ashes story.

My car was parked two blocks from ground zero when I had to evacuate, and made it out about 20 minutes bfore the towers fell and took out my office with them. Well 11 days and a lot of work, walking, pleading, etc. later I was able to get back to the garage and get her out. The NYPD were very patient and great throughout the ordeal.

I finally got her home, spent many hours cleaning the interior and then just gave her a quick wash with Z7 and presto - like new.

I understand that in the scope of things and what's important this is minor, but to those of us who were there, who lost freinds, our offices - normalcy - it is as much about getting a little control and personal comfort back in our lives as it is about cars.

So anyway, thanks to several coats of Z2 and Z5, after a shower of hot ash and debris, all it it took was a wash to bring her right back.

Pictures at the following url:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1278792&a=13810018

Regards,
Rich

 

[imported_nihoole]

Man that thing was a mess, how long did you work on it to get it back to looking soooo good?Glad you and her both are ok!LOL

 

[KR CoolShine]

Not David's car. Some guy named Rich. I assume that David posted an excerpt from an email or something.



Long walk to the garage from Coronado to lower Manhattan.

 

[Langley Interior Car Kare]

those cars i had seen on Tv ...how long people would have to wait to get them etc....great story...sometimes "normalcy' is just getting your hobby going again in the face of diversity.....



ps...im sure Sal will have that on his site soon....now can Klasse withstand all that.

 

[Deep Gloss]

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
Mercedes Benz SLK 280

This vehicle was brought in for paint correction/protection, engine detail, interior detail and paintless dent repair.

First item on the list was wheels.

• Autoglym CWC on rims and rubber
• Optimum Power Clean on arches
• Various brushes

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Brushes used:

Attention was then focused on the engine

Optimum Power Clean and various brushes:

Before:

- I thought this was curious, a halls wrapper in the hinge area? -

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After initial dressing application:

Final after:

Door jambs were then cleansed:

Then paint was cleansed:

Left over wax was in many crevices, cracks and seams:

Initial foaming:

After dwell time:

2 bucket wash was then performed, and blown and blotted dry.

Exterior was clayed with Riccardo yellow and ONR lube.

Below you will see some random pictures depicting the overall condition of the vehicles paintwork.

Notice how all clarity is gone from what should (and will) be a deep black gloss!

Paint Correction Process:

• Tuffbuff wool pad - M105 - Rotary
• Tangerine Hydro M205 ? Megs V2
• Crimson Hydro 85rd ? megs V2
• Multiple IPA wipedowns

Yes, everything gets corrected (door jambs included):

Now time for some before and after shots? Lighting was dual halogens and 240 lumen Fenix tactical light ? All afters in this ?before and after? area are before final burnishing



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Before ? Notice the very deep abrasions from what appears to be an area of repeated abuse from the gas pump tubing:

A closer look:

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The interior of the front emblem was far from proud as it was designed to be. That was rectified with a chemical cleanser/sealant Duragloss 501.

Below is a cropped half and half and then full view of full after.

50/50:

After:

Random halogen after shots:

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[Deep Gloss]

Continued......


After all correction was completed, the vehicle was once again foamed and washed to remove any traces of oil or dust to ensure a clean surface was present for the sealant to cure properly for maximum durability.

Below are some direct sun shots after the wash but before any protection.

I include direct sun shots whenever the sun is available because any artificial light source can be manipulated to make it appear as though correction was achieved and this is not so with direct sun shots.


Sun Verification:

Below are some random shots before any protection? just shows that it?s all in the prep.

• Hides: Leather master trio
• Trim: 303
• Seals: Gummi Pfledge
• Carpets: 303 cleaner
• Glass: Clearly Better
• Exhaust Tips: CG Metal
• Tires: Surf City Beyond Black
• Rims: Rejex
• Arches: CG Bare Bones
• Brightwork: Duragloss 501
• Exterior Glass: Rejex
• Pedals: Power Clean

Below is a quick interior shot:

Below are some final beauty shots after all work was completed:

• LSP : Menzerna Powerlock ( 2 coats)
• Final wipedown: Duragloss Aqua Wax

Thanks for looking?.

Footnote: The next month or two is going to be very busy for me so this may be the last write up from me for several weeks [/CENTER]

 

[imported_Luster]

You lived up to your name... Deep Gloss indeed! Nice work on the MB!ancing Dot:

 

[BIOLINK]

Solid work! Love the little Benz.

 

[Dave1]

Excellent work on a tough color........


The car looks new again.........:thumbup:

 

[michakaveli]

GREAT Job bring that back to life! :thumbup:

 

[imported_Pats300zx]

Awesome job Jason...

 

[bmw5541]

Duuuuuuuuuuuuude!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

WOW, absolutely amazing job on that Benz. Remarkable, how you brought that car back from the dead.

 

[Old Pirate]

Wow, great correction work Jason, nice to be very busy now. Hope to see you soon here on TID!

 

[Deep Gloss]

You lived up to your name... Deep Gloss indeed! Nice work on the MB!ancing Dot:

Thank you very much Bill!!

Solid work! Love the little Benz.

Thanks Bio! It is a fun little car

Excellent work on a tough color........


The car looks new again.........:thumbup:

Thank you Dave:smile:

GREAT Job bring that back to life! :thumbup:

Thanks!

Awesome job Jason...

Pat, as always thanks buddy!

Duuuuuuuuuuuuude!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

WOW, absolutely amazing job on that Benz. Remarkable, how you brought that car back from the dead.

Barry, thanks for your constant words of support!

Wow, great correction work Jason, nice to be very busy now. Hope to see you soon here on TID!

Thank you Amigo...

This is actually me ramping up... Next month is even crazier and I will not have time to do any write ups...:sargeDirectorDa Rules!