Mercedes ML500...and maybe an NSX.

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imported_Picus

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First up was an '02 Mercedes ML500. Good shape considering the age and odometer (2002/100km+). The only tough part were some really rock solid salt stains on the interior carpets.



Wash (Megs deep crystal)

OP/OC 50/50 mix via white

Clearkote RMG

.... Meg's NXT!



Why the glaze and NXT? The SUV's being traded in and still have some small marks the OP/OC didn't take out. The owner and I agreed it was kind of silly to take the time to make it perfect, so fill'er up. No befores on this one, only light swirling with a few deeper bits.



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Next up was an SC430, but no pics (I was in a hurry)



Next up was a 1991 Acura NSX, daily driver (I know, I love that he drives it daily :2thumbs: ). Moderate swirling, some deeper scratches, paint was a little pinkish with some oxidation on the hood. It'd never been polished. Unfortunately we only had about 3 hours, so I was only able to one polishing step. Luckily it came out *really* well. I'm going to fill in some chips and hit it with FPII at a later date and top with Souveran, should be almost perfect then. I used Nattys today because the owner is going on a 50 car drive with a bunch of exotics next weekend and wanted it to really pop.



Process:



Wash (Megs DC)

Clay

Some spot polishing with Menzerna IP/orange (hood, rear decklid)

OC/OP 50/50 mix on a white pad (really liking this combo for it's removal/finishing ability and how well it works in the sun)

Clearkote VM/grey

Nattys Blue



befores:



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perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty's.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P
 
tumbler said:
perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty's.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P
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how long would you reccomend to wait inbetween the ex-p and the nattys



what about SG and sovereign?
 
tumbler said:
perfect combo the nsx.. clearkote vm and natty's.. only thing better if you had more time would be maybe a coat of EX-P
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:thx I thought about EX and Nattys, but like you said, just not enough time to let both haze. I think next time on that car I will do FPII/RMG/EX/Nattys *or* Souveran. Maybe skip the RMG depending on how it looks after FPII.



seth812 said:
how long would you reccomend to wait inbetween the ex-p and the nattys



what about SG and sovereign?
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You don't need to wait. I've never really subscribed to "curing" time and haven't seen any durabilty issues because of it. Others might disagree, YMMV.



SG and Souveran would look very good too. Nattys is a bit more wet than Souveran (imo) at the cost of depth/gloss, and wet looks good on NSX's because of the body lines. I think it'd be a wash on which looked better.
 
Picus said:
:thx I thought about EX and Nattys, but like you said, just not enough time to let both haze. I think next time on that car I will do FPII/RMG/EX/Nattys *or* Souveran. Maybe skip the RMG depending on how it looks after FPII.







You don't need to wait. I've never really subscribed to "curing" time and haven't seen any durabilty issues because of it. Others might disagree, YMMV.



SG and Souveran would look very good too. Nattys is a bit more wet than Souveran (imo) at the cost of depth/gloss, and wet looks good on NSX's because of the body lines. I think it'd be a wash on which looked better.
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yea, thanks for the tips picus and tumbler



i have some Souveran coming in the mail after meeting with a costomer about the possibility of detailing his 1988 328 GTB and 1971 Daytona



i'm hoping it goes through :nervous2:
 
I always look forward to your posts, details, and pics.





This time was no different.





Great work across the board; love it.
 
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