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    2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    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!!!!



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    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

























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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

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

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Quote Originally Posted by Puckman View Post
    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.

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Looking good Paul! Nice work.

    Thanks for sharing.

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection View Post
    Looking good Paul! Nice work.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Thanks Mike! Considering it was a German car, I figured you'd like to see it. :-)

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Very nice work,car looks hot in white.

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Quote Originally Posted by GSKR View Post
    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.

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    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.
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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

    Nice work

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    Re: 2013 CPO CLS550 - LSN Auto Detailing

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

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