Tru Shine Detailing Mercedes SL63 AMG rescue
09-18-2012, 06:35 AM
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Tru Shine Detailing Mercedes SL63 AMG rescue
Every now and then I run into a car that has been severely abused by lesser experienced lower quality "detailers", This Beautiful Mercedes SL63 AMG is one of them. This new Client called me down to Nashville TN to help rescue this car that had been "hand waxed" be another local "detailer".
Unfortunately the guy decided to "hand wax" is will all 4 fingers spread apart, after he used a rotary buffer to install come custom holograms and swirls.
This car needed some Tru Shine love and that's exactly what I was there to do.
Lets begin....Here is the car when I arrived.
Notice all of the finger print type spots, all over the hood.
Those are from the "Hand Polish" job leaving marks from the pressure of each finger tip.
Holograms from a previous polish job
Finger marks all over, even on the trunk
First I start with the wheels. This will prevent water spots on the paint by washing the paint last.
P21s wheel Gel for wheels & Megs Super Degreaser for tires
Wheel woolies and EZ detail brush for agitation
Next is the wash and Prep
First I pre rinse the car knocking off any heavy or loose debris
Then give the car a full thorough foam bath
Zero waxes and oils left on the surface
After bringing the car inside and putting it under the halogen lights to examine the surface, this is what was found!
50/50 shot
Griot's 6in with Megs MF disc, using Scholls S3 gold
The next morning I came back to finish the job,
After the paint was polished out via Griot's 6in LC Tang pad and Scholls S30+ polish.
For my final protectant I used Optimum Opti-Guard. OptiGuard is a Permanent coating that is rated to last 8-10 years as it is a non porous clear coat that does not fade or oxidize and will never have to be waxed or sealed. it prevents bird poop etching, acid rain etching, bug damage ect, this coating is an extremely hard coating and can not be washed off. this is why it is rated at such long durability.
And now for the Money Shots!
Thanks for looking,
-Eric Witt
www.TruShineDetailing.com
Unfortunately the guy decided to "hand wax" is will all 4 fingers spread apart, after he used a rotary buffer to install come custom holograms and swirls.
This car needed some Tru Shine love and that's exactly what I was there to do.
Lets begin....Here is the car when I arrived.
Notice all of the finger print type spots, all over the hood.
Those are from the "Hand Polish" job leaving marks from the pressure of each finger tip.
Holograms from a previous polish job
Finger marks all over, even on the trunk
First I start with the wheels. This will prevent water spots on the paint by washing the paint last.
P21s wheel Gel for wheels & Megs Super Degreaser for tires
Wheel woolies and EZ detail brush for agitation
Next is the wash and Prep
First I pre rinse the car knocking off any heavy or loose debris
Then give the car a full thorough foam bath
Zero waxes and oils left on the surface
After bringing the car inside and putting it under the halogen lights to examine the surface, this is what was found!
50/50 shot
Griot's 6in with Megs MF disc, using Scholls S3 gold
The next morning I came back to finish the job,
After the paint was polished out via Griot's 6in LC Tang pad and Scholls S30+ polish.
For my final protectant I used Optimum Opti-Guard. OptiGuard is a Permanent coating that is rated to last 8-10 years as it is a non porous clear coat that does not fade or oxidize and will never have to be waxed or sealed. it prevents bird poop etching, acid rain etching, bug damage ect, this coating is an extremely hard coating and can not be washed off. this is why it is rated at such long durability.
And now for the Money Shots!
Thanks for looking,
-Eric Witt
www.TruShineDetailing.com
09-18-2012, 07:44 AM
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Re: Tru Shine Detailing Mercedes SL63 AMG rescue
Amazing as usual. I like the zig zag 50/50, really makes it obvious how bad the paint was and how good you got it looking.
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