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Old 06-21-2008, 09:14 PM
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dsms detail- Gloss It...the name fits

I had a loaner car from Mercedes in my garage for the last few days and I noticed how bad the finish was, especially on the hood. So I figured I'd do a full correction using Gloss It products, and write a review. Once again the results were amazing....

Couple sun shots showing lots of swirls and quite a few RIDS.

(I only worked on the hood of this car)












After a wash and clay...








Correction and finishing process:

Makita
Evolution cut w. 5.5" CCS orange light cut pad
Evolution cut w. 6.5" CCS green heavy polishing pad
Evolution polish w. 6.5" white CCS polishing pad
Evolution polish w. grey CCS finishing pad to jewel the finish
Gloss enhancer wipedown
2 coats of Gloss Finish w. the Flex and blue CCS final finish pad
Another gloss enhancer wipedown


After correction w. Evo cut



50/50 shot '
right side uncorrected left side corrected









Post polishing, No Gloss Finish was applied yet













The finish was perfect and finished after 1 hit with Evolution polish but I went back one more time to jewel the paint and ensure no holograms remained with Evolution polish and a black LC finishing pad.

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Old 06-21-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: dsms detail- Gloss It...the name fits

[size="3"]Now for gloss finish







Love this shot..






















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Old 06-21-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: dsms detail- Gloss It...the name fits

You can see the flake pop really well in the sun





















Some tight beading shots







My favorite



Some pics came out a little dark and blurry in the garage most all of them were taken without a flash.

I have some videos of water beading I will try to upload later.

This car came out really great, I was pleased with the correction and finishing polishes from gloss it once again. After polishing I saw how clear glossy the car was and then gloss finish took it to another level. Depth, clairty and gloss are 3 things I look for in a finish and gloss it made this one all of that and more. These last few pictures with the plants reflection show you how wet and deep the finish looks. Hope you enjoyed[/size]
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Old 06-21-2008, 09:50 PM
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Re: dsms detail- Gloss It...the name fits

I have never heard of Gloss It but the car looks fantastic. I hope Mercedes is going to compensate you for this.
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Re: dsms detail- Gloss It...the name fits

LOL, a true wash and wax wacko...detailing a loaner.
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