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smokinss
05-14-2014, 12:59 AM
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.
ZFreie
05-14-2014, 01:36 AM
Dude, its insane what you can do to fix paint. The paint looks SO much deeper now.
smokinss
05-14-2014, 01:45 AM
Dude, its insane what you can do to fix paint. The paint looks SO much deeper now.

Thanks man! That's the beauty of single stage paint. It oxidizes but can be brought back.
HASTINGSRJ
05-14-2014, 02:43 AM
Wow that looks great. I may need your services for my truck. Lol
smokinss
05-14-2014, 10:28 AM
Wow that looks great. I may need your services for my truck. Lol

That would be an expensive house call from Florida!!! LoL!!
HASTINGSRJ
05-15-2014, 02:25 AM
It's ok, my Duramax gets around 28-30 mpg highway. Lol
smokinss
05-15-2014, 01:42 PM
It's ok, my Duramax gets around 28-30 mpg highway. Lol

Well what are you waiting on!!! Get that thing down here!!!
ls6monte
05-16-2014, 12:06 AM
Don't quit your day job!!! Ass!!! Looks like shit!

You photoshop all the cars you do to make them look good! We know how it is with you! Lol
frankzlt1
05-16-2014, 01:15 AM
That came out great.
Mystery Bird
05-16-2014, 12:13 PM
What's the depth of that shine now?
smokinss
05-16-2014, 01:17 PM
What's the depth of that shine now?

It's pretty deep. Didn't take any thickness readings.



That came out great.

Thank you!

Don't quit your day job!!! Ass!!! Looks like shit!

You photoshop all the cars you do to make them look good! We know how it is with you! Lol

Yup your on to my scam!!!!