Deep Gloss Auto Salon
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Deep Gloss Auto Salon
Mercedes Benz SLK 280
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:
During:
After:
Brushes used:
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… -
During:
After initial dressing application:
Final after:
Door jambs were then cleansed:
Then paint was cleansed:
Left over wax was in many crevices, cracks and seams:
Initial foaming:
After dwell time:
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!
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):
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):
After:
Before (again, very deep defects):
After:
rops:
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