2012 Mercedes C300

[kdubski]

A buddy of mine called me up to take care of his new, but used, and heavily neglected C300. Swirls where the name of the game, ended up doing a 2 step exterior with some mild interior cleaning. Never had so much trouble buffing a car before. This was the ceramic clear coat and the microfiber cutting pads that I ordered specifically for these types of jobs did little with the D300. Had to pair with m105 for more dramatic results. Thinking about doing a 600 grit rubbing compound next time, what do you guys say? Any tips for other ceramic clear correction?

Had the car over night, about 12 hours since the interior was clean to begin with, had time to focus on paint. After pics don't really show the degree of correction cause the sun wasn't shining but it was something like 85-90%.


Service: 2 Step paint polish, mild interior cleaning


__Products list:

-2 bucket wash method, microfiber wash mitt
-Zymol in bucket
-Foam lance loaded with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss
-Meguiars claybar
-Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss as a lubricant (ended up washing 3 times)
-Stihl leaf blower
-Chemical Guys waffle weave drying towel
-Meguiars Microfiber cutting pad, 5.5"
-Meguiars D300, and 105
-Lake Country orange cutting pad, 5.5"
-Menzerna PF2500
-Sonax Full effect wheel cleaner
-Boars hair brush
-Tarminator
-Daytona Speed master wheel bursh
-Iron X, post clay
-Steel wool #0000
-Nevr Dull
-Meguiars Endurance tire shine
-Meguiars Water based dressing
-Colonite #845
-Mothers Reflections cleaner wax (jambs)
-Steam Cleaner (jambs & engine bay)

Probably many more that I'm forgetting...

Before & Afters:

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Sonax at work::buffing:

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The new ultimate detailing test, does cat hair stick to your finish??:xyxthumbs:

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[jamesboyy]

Excellent work on reviving that c300 I also like your plan of attack and car foaming shots

[seanboy]

Very Nice! :dblthumb2: I too would like to know any tips about ceramic clear corrections.

[jhallhall]

Wow looks great !! I believe menzerna makes compounds and polishes for the ceramic clears.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice work! Love seeing Black German beauties done right.

Pick up some Menzerna or Wolfgang polishes. Either one works well cutting Mercedes Ceramic Clear.