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    SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)


    Hey guys I got my Flex 3401 on Friday and today I was able to use it on this2014 SL550. Wasn't able to get any before pics due to time constraints. But even with 9k on the odometer it was in need of some correction work.The owner had just had the fender resprayed a few weeks ago and the car was covered in over spray. After a discussion with the owner we settled on a one step correction to maximize gloss within his budget.

    1. Wheels cleaned with Iron x.
    2. 2 bucket method with gold class car shampoo
    3. Nano skin wash mit and megs clay bar for over spray removal
    4. 3401 with orange CCS pad and PF2500. Hood and trunk finished with SF4000 and gray CCS pad.
    5. Pinnacle black label Synergy as my LSP
    6. Glass cleaned with Meguiars aerosol glass cleaner.

    Overall Iam very impressed with the 3401 correction ability. I was able to achieve 90% or better with pf2500 in one step. Great tool and cannot wait to use it again.




















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    Looks like you got the hang of the flex no problem, car looks great! How did you find it compared to a traditional DA?


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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Looking good my friend! How you liking the Flex?

    I just applied Synergy to my mustang today...

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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Beautiful work on that black German beauty queen!!

    Sounds like your a natural with the 3401.

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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Great! It arrived on time.

    The work looks beautiful, an awesome way to start with your 3401.

    Keep us updated about your impressions.

    Kind Regards.
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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Quote Originally Posted by 281 View Post
    Looking good my friend! How you liking the Flex?

    I just applied Synergy to my mustang today...

    So far I love the 3401. I bet that Synergy is going to be your new favorite!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by smack View Post
    Beautiful work on that black German beauty queen!!

    Sounds like your a natural with the 3401.

    Thanks bud. The owner was happy. He just wanted it looking nice. Not show car perfect but just a nice shine with protection. The 3401 really stepped up and I believe saved me from having to bust out the compound.



    Quote Originally Posted by Tato View Post
    Great! It arrived on time.

    The work looks beautiful, an awesome way to start with your 3401.

    Keep us updated about your impressions.

    Kind Regards.

    Thanks Tato! So far so good. The owner called me yesterday and needs me to come do his wifes Mercedes Suv. They were spraying a new house next door over the weekend and got white over spray over her Benz.
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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Quote Originally Posted by Smokinss View Post


    Overall Iam very impressed with the 3401 correction ability.

    I was able to achieve 90% or better with pf2500 in one step.

    Great tool and cannot wait to use it again.

    And that's what it's all about.... nice work...


    Sometime if you want and you're here at Autogeek, let me show you a few tips on how to get your pictures uploaded to the AG gallery instead of Photobucket.

    Sooner or later all pictures on Photobucket will dissapear leaving a trail of red x's....



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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Great job on the Merc Smokin ! The 3401 seems to be the thing to have .

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    Re: SL550 detailed (First with a Flex 3401)

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek View Post
    And that's what it's all about.... nice work...


    Sometime if you want and you're here at Autogeek, let me show you a few tips on how to get your pictures uploaded to the AG gallery instead of Photobucket.

    Sooner or later all pictures on Photobucket will dissapear leaving a trail of red x's....



    Cool. I will start doing that. It makes perfect sense for future reference!!!!
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