2011 MBZ C300 After Body Shop Correction

[Circa40]

If anyone doesn't remember the state of this car after a week in a MBZ recommended body shop here it is:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/59642-another-body-shop-nightmare.html

I took advantage of the summer-like mid 80s weather and attempted to reverse the body shop mishap.
Products used:
CG Citrus Wash
Megs C2000 Clay
Megs M205/Tangerine pad
Menzernia APO85RD/Crimson pad
Menzernia CL Carnauba Wax/Blue pad
All polishing was preformed with the Flex 3401
This is the first time I polished this car and I have to admit it was quite challenging. My goal was to preserve as much clear coat as possible.

CG Citrus/foam gun:

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I first tried Optimum Polish 2 with the Tangerine pad but it didnt do much. I tried a yellow pad with the OPT Polish and then M205 but they left haze tons of haze. I tried D300/MF Cutting pad but it took way too long to get decent results. The Tangerine/M205 was the best compromise between cutting ability and leaving the least haze. I used 85RD to clear up micro hazing left by the 205. Overall it brightened up paint very well.

Before (more "before" pics in the link above)
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After
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After Menzerna CL Wax.

Dont mind the scratches under the lip :(

http://imageshack.us/a/img255/3858/dsc0049copyt.jpg
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Sorry I used my Fit in the reflection shots :D

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A few things I noticed...
*Menzernia CL wax is possibly the finest liquid wax that Ive ever used. This was the first time I used it and I noticed that it was easy on/off and looks unreal.
*Im not sure if this car has the Ceramic clear coat but its a bit finicky IMO
*M205 can be very powerful if used with the right combination of technique and pad. Im glad I didnt have to reach for the M105/cutting pad combo.

[Pureshine]

Very nice job :)

[Circa40]

Very nice job :)

Thank you sir!

[CM8 6MT]

Great job on that benz!

[VP Mark]

Well done!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice turnaround. Looks good.

I have wanted to try Menzerna CL and this has pushed me into it. Next order may be full of Menzerna products...

[Circa40]

Thanks for the kind words gents.

I've been slowly picking up Menzerna products over my last several purchases. I have yet to be let down by any of their products