1988 Mercedes SL560 revived

[Justin at Final Inspection]

I had the pleasure of reviving this 22k mile Benz.

Here is the car at the owners house.













Here are some pics after using 1Z Einsette waterless wash and clay bar













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.

















Then topped with Victoria Concourse Red wax and polished the trim with never dull. Sorry for the darker pics.





























Thanks for looking! Just need to clean up the interior.

 

[jamesboyy]

When you said you revived that SL500 I didn't think it would look that great, excellent work on that classic Benz

 

[House of Wax]

Soooo much oxidation. Looks great now!

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

When you said you revived that SL500 I didn't think it would look that great, excellent work on that classic Benz

Thank you! That's the beauty of single stage paint!

Soooo much oxidation. Looks great now!

Thanks man! The owner will be thrilled.

 

[Danube]

Great work on a beautiful car!

 

[Klasse Act]

Stunning results, from pink to RED! Did you notice the sound of the door when you close it....sounds like a coffin, THUD!

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[281]

Awesome job!

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice turnaround!

 

[Rayaz]

Now that's a car! Very nice work.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Nice job. What polisher did you use?


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[Justin at Final Inspection]

Stunning results, from pink to RED! Did you notice the sound of the door when you close it....sounds like a coffin, THUD!

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Thank you very much! Yeah they don't build them like that anymore. I love how older car shut.

Nice job. What polisher did you use?


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Thank you! I used a Shurhold DA polisher.

 

[BobbyG]

Isn't it amazing how time, environment, and lack of proper care take its toll on paint. That said, with the right products and a bit of knowledge, life can be pumped back into these aging icons and life starts all over again....

Beautiful work!! rops:

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Isn't it amazing how time, environment, and lack of proper care take its toll on paint. That said, with the right products and a bit of knowledge, life can be pumped back into these aging icons and life starts all over again....

Beautiful work!! rops:

Well put. I still find it amazing that with the right tools/products and knowledge this can be done. Nothing like standing back and admiring your work!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Beautiful restoration on a classic Mercedes-Benz!


Nice work Justin!


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[Justin at Final Inspection]

Beautiful restoration on a classic Mercedes-Benz!


Nice work Justin!


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Thank you Mike! This car was a pleasure to work on. Watching the paint come back to life was fun. Even though this paint is from the 80s it is very high quality. Nice and flat with no orange peel.

 

[Dr_Pain]

The words "revived" were the right word to described what you did to the car. Nice work Justin, and thanks for sharing!

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

The words "revived" were the right word to described what you did to the car. Nice work Justin, and thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the compliment. Glad I could share it with you guys. :buffing:

 

[noslef]

I always enjoy seeing the change in single stage paint after a proper detail. Great job!

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

I always enjoy seeing the change in single stage paint after a proper detail. Great job!

Thank you. This car was really in need of it.