Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Mercedes Benz SLK in Black

Deep Gloss Auto Salon

Mercedes Benz SLK 280




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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



Before:

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During:

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After:

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Brushes used:

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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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During:

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After initial dressing application:

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Final after:

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Door jambs were then cleansed:

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Then paint was cleansed:



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

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Initial foaming:

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After dwell time:

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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!



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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):

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Continued.....





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







Before (very deep defects):

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After:

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Before (again, very deep defects):

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After:

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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:

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A closer look:

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After:

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After:

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After:

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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:

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After:

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Random halogen after shots:

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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:

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



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  • 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:

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



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



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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,​
 
I really admire your attention to detail. It's the little things for me as well. Nice job and write up. Thanks for sharing.
 
Pats300zx said:
Stunning Jason...:bow:bow:bow



I love your attention to detail...:bigups



Thank you very much Pat!!



David Fermani said:
Good stuff Jason - Another great write-up from you!



Thank you David! Hope things are well for you... call me sometime.



dmw2692004 said:
nice work!



Thank you



integritydetail said:
I really admire your attention to detail. It's the little things for me as well. Nice job and write up. Thanks for sharing.



Thanks Integrity.. Appreciate the kind words



01RedSLK said:
Beautiful!! Great job!! (Hope you returned it with TLC instructions for the future)



Thank you and yes, that is my standard operating procedure... Directions, tips and more times than not, a set up of nice maintenance products..
 
Excellent work, man. That gloss is ridiculous!



BTW, I like your brush selection used on the wheels. Can I ask what kind and where you got them?
 
Another great job Jason. No doubt with the string of upcoming nice weather you should be getting pretty swamped soon if you're not already. I look forward to seeing the line of stuff you have coming up.



Hope all is well and I hope to be able to meet up sometime
 
mystickid said:
Superbulous work dude! Haven't seen such a terrific correction detail in while.



Thanx 4 sharing man.



Thanks Mystik.... Appreciate it man



IC3DT3 said:
Excellent work, man. That gloss is ridiculous!



BTW, I like your brush selection used on the wheels. Can I ask what kind and where you got them?



Thanks!



In the bin, from left to right is:



Raceglaze XL brush (best wheel brush EVER!)

Random generic brush

Black magic contoured tire brush (red handle)

Meguiars wheel face brush (discontinued)

Meguiars wheel barrel brush (discontinued) - I bend it and use it for behind the spokes





carwashguy4life said:
Excellent Work. That black is glossed out. What type of rotary did u use.



Thanks man... My trusty Makita 9227 was used for rotary work



GottaGTP said:
Fantastic work! It's nice to see such a deep and glossy black.

Thanks GTP!



MuttGrunt said:
Another great job Jason. No doubt with the string of upcoming nice weather you should be getting pretty swamped soon if you're not already. I look forward to seeing the line of stuff you have coming up.



Hope all is well and I hope to be able to meet up sometime



Thanks Marc!



Ya, I am SUPER booked until August....... Only have room for "After hours work" meaning I only have room to book cars that I can work on a little bit here and there between my already scheduled work.... Now I am not complaining but it is going to be a wild ride!



Also looking forward to meeting up with you!



Thanks man!
 
Deep Gloss Auto Salon said:
First item on the list was wheels.​



  • Autoglym CWC on rims and rubber
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Yikes...that wheel cleaner is ... AMAZING :eek:



The rest of the car looks pretty good, too :2thumbs:
 
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