Mercedes-Benz E280 (2007 Black) - Opti-Coat

[Disciple]

Hey guys,

I've just finished this 2007 black Mercedes E280, which I've spent the last 4 and a half days on (!). Total of about 20 hours on the polisher alone. The clear coat was the hardest I've ever come across. Yellow LC pad with FG500 and I was still doing 3 or 4 passes on each section - Just insane.

I'm not a photographer by any means, but please enjoy.

Here's some before shots...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1274783_634176123281800_1042278269_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1237458_634175739948505_2036619407_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1275500_634175763281836_372823388_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1149109_634175873281825_805161638_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1270464_634175963281816_708221650_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1278012_634176036615142_1459584370_o.jpg

As you can see, heavy, heavy marring and a lot of contamination and fallout.

After shots with Opti-Coat applied...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1243063_634177599948319_1057755952_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1040308_634177786614967_964504306_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1272332_634177866614959_1789568995_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1149585_634177923281620_746767698_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1271547_634177976614948_525128940_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1150449_634177993281613_1171792185_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1270284_634178049948274_229229752_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1239118_634178329948246_822261845_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1273833_634178369948242_1092579085_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1039846_634177353281677_1057436850_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1269591_634177343281678_703884841_o.jpg

Thanks for looking.

-Brett.

[davey g-force]

Looks great! Nice work :xyxthumbs:

[Superman0440]

great work

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Now that is how a black German sedan is supposed to look.

Nice work Brett.

[Tyrifficdetails]

Beautiful!

[zmcgovern45]

Good work!...

... but 4 days and no 50/50 shots?!? You had an opportunity for some great marketing with that car, should've snapped some more pics :)

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Beautiful work achieved. Great results. Car looks Amazing. Thanks for posting and sharing.

[JSou]

Great job.

[ChicagoAutoPros]

:xyxthumbs:

[Disciple]

Good work!...

... but 4 days and no 50/50 shots?!? You had an opportunity for some great marketing with that car, should've snapped some more pics :)

Hmmm... I just do this as a hobby on my days off really. I guess I could have got a good 50/50 on the boot lid (trunk lid) as it was the worst. I'm happy enough with the photos I got. I take your point though and I'll keep it in mind for next time. Cheers.