Operation dealership hack! 2021 GLE53 AMG

[Sizzle Chest]

2021 Mercedes Benz GLE53 AMG
Black/Black
776 miles
3.0 liter inline 6 (turbocharged)
429 HP
0-60: 5.2 seconds




As delivered from the dealership…Operation dealership hack! Brand new really cool AMG SUV came from the dealer in really rough shape. Swirls, dull hazy paint, full of holograms, some ‘hot’ spots/almost burn through, scratches and water spots.
Client asked if I could make it ‘shiny’…well let’s see!



The ‘details’:

Adam’s wheel cleaner.
Adam’s tire and rubber cleaner.
Adam’s strip wash.
Medium clay alternative mitt.
Master blaster to dry.
DeFelsko PTG.
Scangrip lighting.
Flex 3401, pixie and Rupes iBrid.
LC Force hybrid pads.
Griot’s FCC and Perfecting creams.
Optimum panel wipe.
GYEON tire.
22ple Mistico Elemento Forte.
Metro vacuum.
McKee’s37 quick interior detailer.
Auto Finesse glass cleaner.

Thanks for looking!


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[2wookies]

It’s insane how dealerships deliver a vehicle, even a higher end dealership will ship a car in this condition. I do work for our MB and a few other dealerships every now and then when their “detail” guy messes up.

[PA DETAILER]

OMG! Dealership did harm to that vehicle! Fantastic save.

[Klasse Act]

They get what they pay for but that's good for YOU Scott[emoji106][emoji106] Another great save[emoji41]

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[waddell64]

Whoa.......that "delivered" state was insane. Looks 1,000X better.

[msharpe785]

Outstanding finished product for your customer. In reading your "details" I see the Griots FCC and PC listed. I just purchased a flex supa beast 2 weeks ago. While not a professional detailer as yourself...looking for products to use along with it. We picked up a used 2018 GLE350 2 months ago. Not happy at all with the exterior paint condition.
Will definitely consider purchasing the GG products and trying some test spots to see if I can match your results.

Thanks for the great posts.

[Sizzle Chest]

Thank you everyone, appreciate the responses/comments!

[briarpatch]

More of the outstanding work we've come to expect from you. The condition of that 'as delivered' paint was disgraceful.

[DetailKitty]

Damn that was in bad shape!
Amazing how these cars come from the dealership a lot of times.

Well done!

[Sizzle Chest]

Thank you briar and DK!!!!

[Desertnate]

Amazing work and it never ceases to amaze me that the dealership "detailer"/prep-person can look at the vehicle and say its ready for delivery to a customer.

With the near burn though in many places, I'm guessing the owner will have to be very careful with polishing for the rest of the vehicle's life?

[Sizzle Chest]

^^^Looking thru my files/pics for paint readings in those areas. If I remember correctly, they were not horrible...so I will go out on a limb and say there was a decent amount 'left'. Will post if I locate!

[PaulMys]

Bring in a tank, I'll detail the F-ing thing......... Jerky!

Damn, that is no way to deliver a MB to a customer. You rock, Scotty boy!! :righton: