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So I finally got a chance to get my hands on my mechanics benz. He is in the process of restoring it, as it is QUITE rare. When he got it, the previous owner dumped it on the ground and put some cheap 18" black wheels on it. So he put the factory wheels on it with 1" lowering kit. Had all the grey lower plastic body side cladding painted black, and is modifying an 05 grille to fit it. Still has ALL of the original black/red leather interior. For now I have 2 teaser pics, but I will update it tomorrow with the rest of them finished up. Sorry for no before pics. This is due to the fact that he was in and out quite a bit and I didn't want to be rude and keep stopping. Also the car is not back together yet. He wanted it polished before everything was assembled. The process is as follows:

Wheels cleaned with Sonax Full Effect
Tires cleaned with Auto Magic Red Hot (all I had on hand :-O )
Wash with Chem. Guys CW&C (paint strip dilution)
Clayed with Clay Magic blue
Polished using my DeWalt DA polisher in this order:
M105 on LC Purple Foamed Wool Pad
M105 on LC Orange Light Cutting Pad to reduce haze and any micro marring
M205 on LC White Polishing Pad
IPA Wipedown
Menzerna SF4500 on LC Black Finishing Pad. Only purpose of this step was that extra little bit of pop, otherwise known as "jeweling." This was done using the DeWalt 849x.
IPA Wipedown
BFWD All Finish Paint Protection by hand. Teaser pics were taken after this step.

When I go back tomorrow I will be applying a coat of Pete's 53 by hand. I will update tomorrow after everything is complete.

Thanks for looking and I appreciate any and all feedback. Have a nice day.
 
Once again these pics were taken with my crappy HTC phone. I will be taking better pics tomorrow with an actual camera. LOL.
 
Year? Is it a 2.3? A 2.5? I'm definitely anxious to see this one in all its glory. A German saved is a beautiful thing!
 
Is this the one with the Cosworth engine?

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Teaser pics are nice, can't wait for the final ones!
 
Haha.. for the first time you guys have me speechless. I will try to find out what engine is in it tomorrow. All I know is it is the sport line. And a beautiful machine it is. Leather and carpets are free of any major wear and tear. When the resto is completed, and he is done getting in and out of it, I will be doing that too. It will get the full leatherique treatment to go along with the interior detail and 303 fabric gaurd on the carpets. Thank you guys for taking the time to look at it and I can't wait to get it done and show ya'll.
 
I forgot to get the year before I sent it off. But all of the factory stickers on the underside of the hood and radiator support say 3.0 V6. I will be posting pictures as soon as I get home tonight. Can't wait to get them up. This is the first job I have been excited for in quite a while.
 
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I forgot to get the year before I sent it off. But all of the factory stickers on the underside of the hood and radiator support say 3.0 V6. I will be posting pictures as soon as I get home tonight. Can't wait to get them up. This is the first job I have been excited for in quite a while.
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Its not the Cossie engine then, those are 2.3L's.

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So I finally have a few minutes to post the after pics. Kind of pissed at myself for not taking before pics. It was extremely oxidized and beat up. Hopefully you guys enjoy and please leave any feedback. Even criticism, as I am pretty good at taking constructive criticism and running with it. Thanks everyone.
 
Nice work!

Ok, we'll forgive you for the lack of 'before' shots......but ONLY if you go back once the rest of the bodywork is in place for some more 'afters.'
 
That I will try. It has been a long project. So next time I see him I will make sure to have him call me when it's all buttoned up. I am excited to see it myself all completed.
 
Not an issue with your work because the car looks great but I think you forgot to "polish out" the tacky body jewelry on the front fenders, that would improve the car 100%!

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Haha... that is the one and only thing about this car I don't like. I wish I could have "accidently" hit it with the rotary and not got in trouble. LOL. Thanks for the kind words guys. It is greatly appreciate it.
 
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