2009 Black Mercedes ML63 AMG

[MartinQ]

So I got my hands on another AMG!
I soooo love touching these cars, I don't know what it is about them, the exhaust note, the engine sound, the simplicity of the design, the elegance of the body lines. Previously I detailed the same owners E55 AMG and got a 90%.


SO enter this SUV. I explain to him since it is his daily that i don't want him touching it washing it or anything 1 week before arrival when it's scheduled.
( Prevent any more damage to the paint) When I gave it a quick Eye before I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. LOL


Per Mike's request I decided to make sure that my before and after pictures "looked better" instead of using my ol DLR Camera~ LOL Sorry Mike I forgot to bring the other camera. SO I made sure to at least smile in my photos..

I wish my write up threads were as good as the ones here, But I'll get better I'm Sure.

Pre-wash: The Car was soaked twice with gentle suds. Getting most of the mud and road grime off the bottom of the vehicle.

Autogeek Quart Foamaster Foam Gun
McKee's 37 Xtreme Foam Formula Auto Shampoo

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Wash: 2 bucket wash method : the wash Mitt was turned every two movements and rinsed.

Autogeek Quart Foamaster Foam Gun
BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Conditioning Shampoo
Grit Guards w/ Washboard
Synthetic Sheepskin Wash Pad

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Saabrx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_0722038_rewind_zpsikvfvzbe.jpg
Decontamination removal:

CarPro Iron X
Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay




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After the vehicle was washed and dried with a compressor, the paints finish was inspected.
This paint had seen a "Detailer" last year and there were all kinds of buffer burns , Diso, and Halograms everywhere, Also Hard Swirling , Scratches and Etchings.

Drivers Rear Quarter Panel
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Drivers Rear Door *** notice my arm in the top right part of the photo** Car had absolutely no shine at all when dry.
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DISO Hood, swirls, scratches ect
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Saabrx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_0837590_rewind_zpsqftpkks3.jpg

Passenger Front Fender
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I really tried to be as easy as I could on this paint. Working with a gentle Machine a PC 7424XP on this on speed 5 Max.

Correction:

Porter Cable 7424XP

Lake County CCS PADS 5.5"

Orange Pads Qty 8. With 1 yellow hear and there.

Pinnacle Natural Brilliance Advanced Compound.

Chemical Pressure bottle with IPA 91 % 50:50

Carrand Polishing towels , Purple Plush towels for IPA.


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[I]50 / 50 's:


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Passenger Rear Quarter: Now this panel was not as bad at like the first photo i shared but there was sooo many scratches i couldn't believe it. (* Guess that one bucket wash method is really working for him *) ( This time around though i noticed he had two buckets and grit gaurds, must of taken my advice *)

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Saabrx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_1044295_rewind_zpscxeudevh.jpg
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After the car was completely corrected

Polishing:

Porter Cable 7424 XP
Pinnacle Natural Brilliance Finishing polish
Lake County CCS White Pads Qty 8


My lil bro Steve helping me out!

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LSP:
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0


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This one is for Mike

http://s280.photobucket.com/user/Saabrx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_1414240_rewind_zps7e7xvbb8.jpg.html

Drivers Rear Quarter Panel :
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http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Saabrx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_1432156_rewind_zps0sl2a48m.jpg


No More DISO!
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk165/Saabrx/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160709_1412251_rewind_zpskmti32od.jpg

Owner gave me better than new!!!!!!!!!!!!! "I'm Speachless" he said "Wow" His Jaw was hitting the floor!

And that is what I was looking for Sir, Thank you very much!
Finished Bossman, and Bossman2 Merc AMG's ! Guy has a weekend AMG.. OMG!


Thank you for looking!



Marty

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

Looks like you made a grey car black, great work!!!

And I think your write up was top notch quality for what it's worth 8-)

[precisionmobile85]

Wowzers that thing was hammered upon arrival!! Great transformation. Results like that are totally gratifying when your all done but then when you get a reaction like that from the customer its priceless!!

[lane5515]

Great job and write up. It looks like a totally different vehicle!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

That black paint was trashed to say the least! You really had your work cut out for you on this one.

Nice work clearing up the defects in the paint. The black really shimmers gloss.

Are you talking about professor Mike P or me Mike P?

[MartinQ]

That black paint was trashed to say the least! You really had your work cut out for you on this one.

Nice work clearing up the defects in the paint. The black really shimmers gloss.

Are you talking about professor Mike P or me Mike P?

You sir :p Thanks guys

Martty

[SRConcepts]

Amazing work bringing this one back from the brink! I'm glad the owner has come around and gave better than the "90%" he did last time.

You're right, there is just something 'special' about AMGs... especially silver ones :p

[MartinQ]

Ya I know right ! I Can help you detail yours if you wish ?
Thank you for the compliments guys.
:dblthumb2:
Marty

[ronkh57]

Fantasitc turn around !!!

From lifeless to deep wet & rich

[Sizzle Chest]

Nice before/after/50/50's! Nice work and write-up!

[coles_paint_correction]

Great turn around, i thought i was going threw a bad dream looking at those befores lol.

[richy]

Martin, you and your brother did a fantastic job!!

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[tenblade2001]

great result and write up! thanks