DetailersDomain
12-31-2011, 08:04 PM
This S550 belongs to a member of MBWorld. He had just purchased this as a CPO car from a MB dealer, random imperfections all around the car. Take a look.
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's M105 with Surbuf Pad
- Meguiar's DA300
- Menzerna SF4000
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Aquartz
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed
Engine -
- Cleaned
- Dressed
Interior -
- Vac
- Wipe down and protect dash
- Leather cleaned and conditioned
- Glass cleaned
Before: Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0516.jpg
Steam Cleaning
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0591.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0595.jpg
After: Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0620.jpg
Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0523.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0528.jpg
Iron Cut
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0540.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0550.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0547.jpg
Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0555.jpg
Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0552.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0553.jpg
Measuring paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0557.jpg
Imperfections around the car
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0509.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0599.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0587.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0580.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0577.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0600.jpg
Before B pillars
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0569.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0571.jpg
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0602.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0621.jpg
SF4000
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0611.jpg
Polishing the taillights
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0614.jpg
Final touches
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0612.jpg
After Aquartz
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0623.jpg
After shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0670.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0664.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0663.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0662.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0660.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0658.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0657.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0639.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0635.jpg
Products used
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99 (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-W99_p_273.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meguiar's M105 (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-M105-Ultra-Cut-Compound_p_304.html)
Meguiar's Microfiber DA Compound D300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Aquartz Nano Coating (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Nano-Coating-40-ml_p_328.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)
Glass
Uber Glass Cleaner Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)
Interior
Leather Master Plus Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Plus-Kit_p_548.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)
Engine:
Engine Detail Kit (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Engine-Detailing-Starter-Kit_p_601.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-Porter-Cable-7424XP-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_255.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
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Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)
What was done -
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Pre Washed with W99
- Iron Cut
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's M105 with Surbuf Pad
- Meguiar's DA300
- Menzerna SF4000
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step – Aquartz
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed, cleaned, and sealed
Engine -
- Cleaned
- Dressed
Interior -
- Vac
- Wipe down and protect dash
- Leather cleaned and conditioned
- Glass cleaned
Before: Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0516.jpg
Steam Cleaning
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0591.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0595.jpg
After: Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0620.jpg
Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0523.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0528.jpg
Iron Cut
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0540.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0550.jpg
Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0547.jpg
Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0555.jpg
Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0552.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0553.jpg
Measuring paint
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0557.jpg
Imperfections around the car
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0507.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0509.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0599.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0587.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0580.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0577.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0600.jpg
Before B pillars
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0569.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0571.jpg
Before
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0602.jpg
After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0621.jpg
SF4000
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0611.jpg
Polishing the taillights
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0614.jpg
Final touches
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0612.jpg
After Aquartz
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0623.jpg
After shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0506.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0505.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0670.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0664.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0663.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0662.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0660.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0658.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0657.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0639.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/ERICS550/IMG_0635.jpg
Products used
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99 (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-W99_p_273.html)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams-All-Purpose-Cleaner_p_111.html)
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Sonax-Full-Effect-Wheel-Cleaner_p_324.html)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-FINE-Blue-Clay-Bar-Kit_p_345.html)
Meguiar's M105 (https://detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-M105-Ultra-Cut-Compound_p_304.html)
Meguiar's Microfiber DA Compound D300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Meguiars-DA-Microfiber-Compound-D300_p_552.html)
Menzerna Super Finish (https://detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-Super-Finish-PO106FA_p_134.html)
Aquartz Nano Coating (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Nano-Coating-40-ml_p_328.html)
1Z einszett Vinyl Rubber Care (https://detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Vinyl-Rubber-Care-and-Protectant_p_211.html)
Optimum Metal Polish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Optimum-Metal-Polish-8-oz_p_278.html)
Glass
Uber Glass Cleaner Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Glass-Cleaner-Kit_p_598.html)
Interior
Leather Master Plus Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Leather-Master-Plus-Kit_p_548.html)
1Z einszett Cockpit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/1Z-einszett-Cockpit-Premium_p_70.html)
Engine:
Engine Detail Kit (https://detailersdomain.com/Uber-Engine-Detailing-Starter-Kit_p_601.html)
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Genuine-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Version-2_p_515.html)
Uber No Name MF Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-No-Name-Uber-Super-Plush-Microfiber-Towel-16x16_p_512.html)
Porter Cable 7424XP (http://www.detailersdomain.com/The-Uber-Porter-Cable-7424XP-Orbital-Polisher-Base-Kit_p_255.html)
Uber Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/5-Pack-Uber-Foam-Pad-65-inch_p_298.html)
Defelsko Paint Meter (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Defelsko-Positest-DFT-Combo-Paint-Meter_p_498.html)
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Kranzle Pressure Washer (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Kranzle-K-1120T-Cold-Water-Electric-Pressure-Washer_p_446.html)
Cam Spray Foam Canon (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Cam-Spray-Foamer-Attachment-Foam-Cannon_p_204.html)
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Grit-Guard-Dual-Bucket-Washing-System_p_127.html)
Uber Firehose Nozzle (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Uber-Firehose-Spray-Nozzle_p_80.html)
Metro Air Force Blaster (http://www.detailersdomain.com/Metro-Air-Force-Master-Blaster-Car-Dryer-8-HP-MB3CD_p_344.html)