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911fanatic 11-02-2009 09:07 PM
911Fanatic/T-Dawg vs AMG CLS
 
Its been a while since I've posted anything as its been a very busy year so far. I've got a few cars to get caught up on so lets get started. This job was a referral after I did a job for a client on a local forum. As scheduling conflicts prevented me from going back a second day, Terence was once again recruited for the day. When we got to the clients, we found the car to be very dirty and in need of a very thorough cleaning.

Engine / Jambs - Cleaned with AG Powermax3 and RG brushes
Washed with Blackfire Shampoo
Tires / Wheels - AG Custom Wheel Cleaner and Bilberry. Wheels needed spot cleaning with an acid based product as the brake dust buildup in areas was severe.
Clayed with samples of Gloss it Green ( mild ) and Lavender ( aggressive ) clay. AutoMagic BodyShine #49 was used for lube.
Polished with Flex3403/GI pads (Ken) and Makita/LC pads ( Terence) and Menz PF and 85RD
LSP was DG501/601/105
Wheels sealed with DG105 and tires dressed with GI Signature Tire Gloss
Interior was scrubbed down with AG Interior Shampoo and AG Hi Tech Cleaning Pad.
Leather was cleaned and conditioned with Lexol
Glass was cleaned with AG Fast Glass and WW Glass Towels

One dirty CLS 550
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WTF?!
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Accumulations were in all the jambs.
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Car had a good smattering of fallout as well
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Terence and I tried the Gloss it clays. They reacted with the AM Bodyshine for some reason and Terence turned into the Hulk while I turned into, well, Barney. :(
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Lots of swirls were found although they were hard to capture on film.
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Having my way with the Benz Ceramiclear
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As was Terence
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Nasty bumper scuff
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Just add Flex and some PF....
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Interior was also quite dirty
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Tips after using P21S
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And another 15 minutes of polishing with Autosol and some special finishing polish
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Looking better
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SWEET! Wheels were sealed with 105 as well
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Nice reflection - especially on white.
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All done. Enjoy.
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All sills and jambs were sealed as well
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Interior looked awesome when it was finished
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Swirled tail lights
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Same after polishing
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Theres that damn cat again! That thing is freakin' me out!
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Wicked!
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Money shot!
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4doorVIP 11-02-2009 09:17 PM
Job very well done, it amazes me the owner is taking so little care..

shenmecar 11-02-2009 10:08 PM
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License plate blur fail. :lol "YUMMY"

I've seen this CLS before in Richmond a lot. I think it was on Craigslist awhile back too.....

That brake dust on the front rims. OMG.

smoothie. 11-02-2009 10:09 PM
if i owned a car like that, and knew that ken would make it mint every couple months, id do it too haha.

!Yaminashi 11-02-2009 11:19 PM
LOL @ theres that damn cat again

Beautiful job on a beautiful car. I cant believe the owner doesnt take better care of it

SSM_DC5 11-03-2009 01:23 AM
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911fanatic 11-03-2009 05:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SSM_DC5 (Post 6665305)
Your laitner wheel brush spray all over your arms and legs from cleaning those nasty wheels?
Not a chance. I had Terence do the wheels!:D

roastpuff 11-03-2009 09:03 AM
The cat is waiting for you to finish with his pussy magnet. ;)

Nice job... 0_o at the condition of the car at the start, though.

That was a lot of brake dust!

!Yaminashi 11-03-2009 11:04 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 911fanatic (Post 6665364)
Not a chance. I had Terence do the wheels!:D
Did you at least rock paper scissors for it?
Thats one nasty job

norph 11-05-2009 07:15 PM
The level of detail you bring onto your client's car is jaw-dropping. Did you use compressed air for the hard to reach spots in the interior? How long was the entire job?

roastpuff 11-05-2009 10:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by norph (Post 6670114)
The level of detail you bring onto your client's car is jaw-dropping. Did you use compressed air for the hard to reach spots in the interior? How long was the entire job?
You should see his truck. Mobile detailing shop! :thumbsup::D

!Aznboi128 11-05-2009 11:05 PM
LOL cool cat

Jeffield 11-05-2009 11:13 PM
Not a CLS 550!

!SG 11-06-2009 05:06 AM
how dirty was the cat before you polished it?

ilvtofu 11-06-2009 07:04 AM
Is that saffron in the cupholder? >.<

!Aznboi128 11-06-2009 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu (Post 6670802)
Is that saffron in the cupholder? >.<
LOL some ballin spices for the ballin car

911fanatic 11-07-2009 06:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by norph (Post 6670114)
The level of detail you bring onto your client's car is jaw-dropping. Did you use compressed air for the hard to reach spots in the interior? How long was the entire job?
No compressed air, just brushes and some cleaner.Whole car took around 18 man hours.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffield (Post 6670543)
Not a CLS 550!
My mistake. WTF was I thinking?

Quote:
Originally Posted by !SG (Post 6670749)
how dirty was the cat before you polished it?
It was a very dirty pussy!

kchan 11-08-2009 10:39 PM
damn, did you guys manage to wax the owners SL600 and other collection cars he has? lol

911fanatic 11-09-2009 06:26 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kchan (Post 6674533)
damn, did you guys manage to wax the owners SL600 and other collection cars he has? lol
Not yet. But we're hopeful.


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