Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series correction and CQuartz Finest + photoshoot

[gofast908z]

A very good client of mine recently took delivery of this brand new Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series and brought me out to correct it and coat it with CQuartz Finest. I've enjoyed working on a couple of his C63 AMG Black Series, but I was very excited to work on his SLS AMG Black Series. It was fortunate enough to escape a dealer wash, but there were still issues from the factory to be sorted out. A solid 3 days went into this beauty at the beautiful facility of Club Auto Sport in San Jose, CA. After it was completed, I had my friend James Larieau come out and shoot some nice photos of this very special car. Onto the pics......





As I arrived at Club Auto Sport, the SLS Black had all its shipping wrapping and padding still in place. I love getting cars this "factory fresh"

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Very cool emergency trunk release button flashing green....just in case you get locked in the trunk.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS42.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS38.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS49.jpg






Even though no dealer washed the car, it was far from defect-free. It had its fair share of light marring, swirls, hard water spot etching, and extensive DA sanding marks.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS28.jpg

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Compounding residue, thank you factory...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS92.jpg

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Removing the protection on the carbon fiber interior pieces

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS106.jpg




Holograms, buffer trails, and the heavy DA sanding marks.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS118.jpg

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[gofast908z]

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Taking readings on the carbon fiber hood

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS223.jpg


50/50 shot on the hood

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At this point I brought Ryan out to help me get the final compounding and polishing done. The hood required 16hrs by itself to correct the extremely heavy DA sanding marks

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS236.jpg


Eye of the tiger look....

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS239.jpg




Taking readings on the CF wing and correcting it

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS231.jpg

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[gofast908z]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS259.jpg

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Engine bay was pretty rough. RIDS, hard water etching, and swirls

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS275.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS268.jpg

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http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS278.jpg




Looking better after correction and coating

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS281.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS284.jpg

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Final polishing all done

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS250.jpg

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Outside sun shots

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS326.jpg

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[gofast908z]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS351.jpg

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All interior carbon fiber was coated as well

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS412.jpg



http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/SLSBS432.jpg

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[gofast908z]

These are the photos my friend James took. These are edited photos just for fun.


Applying the CQuartz Finest

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/_DSC0025-2.jpg


The look on my face after hearing the SLS fire up

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/IMG_4111.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb71/immaculate_reflections_showcase/14Corrections/_DSC0105.jpg

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Hope you enjoyed the photos!

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

Wow, this just earned a place in my top 5 write ups on AG ever. That is such a cool car that you just don't see every day and you guys really did an amazing job correcting the shoddy prep work from the factory.


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[Pats300zx]

Beautiful work Jeff. What a car :dblthumb2::dblthumb2:

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Wow incredible work on that Merc!!!! She looks gorgeous now!

[EVOlved]

Amazing work!!

[brondondolon]

Nice job and very nice car

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[javip2k]

I am speechless, fantastic job in a fantastic car!! :dblthumb2:

[AutowerxDetailing]

Very nice! :xyxthumbs:

[Wes Bremec]

I'm speechless, there is no doubt that you just set the bar high with this write up!

[DARK HORSE]

Very nice, great work on a beautiful car!

[Romach]

Awesome work!