2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

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Gentlemen contacted me regarding his CPO CLS 550. Sadly the before photo's were how the dealership delivered it. Swirls, scratches and holograms.

We put 2 days into the car, and really took our time dialing in (via test spots) the proper pads and product.

After paint measurements were taken, I started with G15, GG Fast Correcting Cream and a GG Boss Orange Pad. In my test spot, I removed a lot of the scratches, orange peel caused by the dealer installed rotary burn marks, etc., but I wasn't happy with how it finished off. I decided to increase aggressiveness with the pad, rather than product, and went to the white GG Boss Pad. That removed all the defects, but also left a haze (which polish would finish off).

Not happy with that, I switched to Orange LC CSS and Pinnacle Advanced Compound and felt one more adjustment was required. I switched to LC CCS Yellow and with the Pinnacle Advanced compound and that did the trick. Like Mike says, use what works and stick with it. I love the Pinnacle Advanced Compound paired with LC CCS Pads.

After the correction was completed on day two, I finish off the car, instead of just polish, I decided to go with CCS White pads and HD Speed, then top with Pinnacle Souveran Paste using a CCS Grey (black to me...) pad.

The customer was beside himself and stated he now feels he got the new car that should have been delivered to him the first time. I'm very happy that he is happy.

Enjoy!!!!



Before:

After initial wash - Iron-X Decon

Yes, I know my fingers were on the clay... I usually have it covering below the first set of knuckles, but for photo op you wouldn't see the clay.

And now for the finish photos prior to delivery

 

[Paul A.]

Beautiful work! Looks like you guys are getting some cooperative detailing weather finally.

 

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Beautiful work! Looks like you guys are getting some cooperative detailing weather finally.

Thanks Puckman! Luckily we've had spring in March. But we're back to crappy 30's & rain mix w/ snow... Next two weeks will be nothing but rain and snow mix. Need a few more good weekends, my phone has been ringing.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Looking good Paul! Nice work.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[LSNAutoDetailingLSNAutoDetailing is verified member.]

Looking good Paul! Nice work.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike! Considering it was a German car, I figured you'd like to see it.

 

[GSKR]

Very nice work,car looks hot in white.

 

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Very nice work,car looks hot in white.

Thank you Jeff! Yeah, Merc Enamel black is tough. I must have done a dozen wipe-downs before the owner arrived.

 

[Stevedotmil]

That turned out great. That is one of the hardest colors and paints to take care of I have ever had the pleasure. Dead sexy when it's clean though. Nice job.

 

[tonyy]

Nice work:xyxthumbs:

 

[SL500]

Wow, looks great! Can you add some detail about how you cleaned the engine compartment?

 

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Wow, looks great! Can you add some detail about how you cleaned the engine compartment?

Hi SL,

Since this car just came from the dealer, they did their version of engine detailing. Which was, miss everything, spray degreaser everywhere, spray shinny stuff on everything else and forget to wipe up. I simply used Megs D114 and wiped everything down, then used my DP (now McKees's 37) Trim Detailer on the black plastic and trim, and Pinnacle Chrystal Mist.

Under normal situations where customers have never had their engine done, I Essentially I follow Nick's sticky on how to do engines and I think it's a proper approach. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50352-how-detail-your-engine-like-professional.html

As in the case of an S550 I did here:

 

[Sizzle Chest]

Paulie! Nice work man!!! That finish was beat! Man, they crapped it up but good!

Came out fantastic...you need to quit being such a tough guy on your equipment and maybe that polisher would've stood a chance! LOL

Nice brother. Very nice. Easy to see why the customer was thrilled.

 

[SL500]

Thanks for the engine tips, and the link -- very helpful. I'm looking to do my SL550 engine for the first time and you've set a high bar! Nice work

 

[WaxMaster1]

Great job! For a second, I thought Donnie Wahlberg detailed that car.

 

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Paulie! Nice work man!!! That finish was beat! Man, they crapped it up but good!

Came out fantastic...you need to quit being such a tough guy on your equipment and maybe that polisher would've stood a chance! LOL

Nice brother. Very nice. Easy to see why the customer was thrilled.

Thanks Sizzle! Well, you know, we had some problems up there with that equipment, but you let me worry about that tough guy!

Thanks for the engine tips, and the link -- very helpful. I'm looking to do my SL550 engine for the first time and you've set a high bar! Nice work

Thanks SL, you did a great job on your SL after sorting out the C code paint!

Great job! For a second, I thought Donnie Wahlberg detailed that car.

Thanks! You know I get that quite often... Either Mark, or Donnie... I should just go to their restaurant in Boston and see if get special treatment. LOL