Mercedes SL500

[christian900se]

I had this beautiful Mercedes SL500 to clean today. As you can see, it was in great shape to begin with as it is always garaged and I detailed it 3 months ago. I went ahead and used DP wash+gloss, dryed it off, put a layer of wax on, and dressed the tires.

Products and Process:

-Wash DP wash+gloss
-1 layer of P21s 100%
-Quick wipe-down of FK 425
-Black Magic matte tire shine
-Mother's chrome polish on the exhaust

Befores: (again, not bad)

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Shabby touch-up job from the local MB dealership, will be wetsanded and buffed at a later date

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Detailing/Photo0525.jpg

And the afters (used a better camera this time around)

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Detailing/Photo0528p.jpg
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Thanks for looking, comments and suggestions are welcome!

[Mirror Detailing]

GOD DAM! That is a great reflection in that hood!

[christian900se]

It helped that the sun was able to come out, changing colors and bright light are awesome for reflections!

[karburn]

WUNDERBAR!! I love that color on the SL's. You really brought out the depth of the finish.

[DLB]

And the afters (used a better camera this time around)
:wow:
Was it indeed the Samsung Memoir? (Photoshop says it was). If so, I am switching to T-Mobile just for it!

Those afters look beautiful - great job!

DLB

[christian900se]

WUNDERBAR!! I love that color on the SL's. You really brought out the depth of the finish.


It is beautiful for sure, really rewarding color to work on!


:wow:
Was it indeed the Samsung Memoir? (Photoshop says it was). If so, I am switching to T-Mobile just for it!

Those afters look beautiful - great job!

DLB

Yes sir, I find my Memoir camera is really picky as far as what settings you use in different situations. It takes unbelievable picture quality, but you need a steady hand haha. I kid you not I took this picture with it on my trip to Socal:

http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu202/christian900se/Photo0085.jpg

[DLB]

That's amazing man.

Nice pictures period-and from a phone no less!

DLB

[christian900se]

Thanks! I really want to get a DSLR because I hate taking pictures of cars and seeing them in person but putting it on the computer and realizing that they don't reflect the actual appearance. But this is a nice phone/camera for the meantime!