Mercedes-Benz C 250 CGI Severely Water mineral deposit and water Mark rescue by KC

[kc's]

Mercedes-Benz C 250 CGI
The letters ‘CGI’ are ‘Benz-Speak’ for direct fuel injection

most famous star

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‘BlueEFFICIENCY’ – the name given to its efforts to reduce energy consumption. And when the German giant tackles an engineering challenge, historically the results have been spectacular.


PROS
Superb interior and exterior style; BlueEFFICIENCY technology

CONS
No reversing camera; lacks low-down throttle response


always begin body prep with clay after proper wash down

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WASH - OCS with All Purpose cleaner to strip away any pre existing wax
SURFACE PREP - Clay with onr as lube
Wipe down with - ONR as QD
Paint correction - initial - Makita M9227 with polish pad...wouldnt able to resolve water mark
Move to heavier correction combination - OPT Cutting Pad with Meguairs M101 at 1200-1500 rpm
Finish with Flex Meguairs - Soft buff foam pad with Meguairs M205

Protection - Opti coat for paint
Opti Lense for head lamp
Opti Fabric for seats



water marks
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more mineral deposit
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water mark
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mineral deposit from wash down roof mineral deposit

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inflicted the whole car like
fungal infection
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Move to heavier correction combination - OPT Cutting Pad with Meguairs M101 at 1200-1500 rpm
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Move to heavier correction combination - OPT Cutting Pad with Meguairs M101 at 1200-1500 rpm

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Makita M9227 with polish pad...wouldnt able to resolve water mark






initial

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failed attempt - polishing and retry

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retry
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spot check after compounding

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ish with Flex Meguairs - Soft buff foam pad with Meguairs M205

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suscessful water mark / mineral deposit removed

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interior

interior clean by ALL PURPOSE CLEANER and coated
whitish stains on the front seats


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look at the water beading on the alcantara seats




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water beading on the alcantara seats

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water beading on the alcantara seats

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tada

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wheeels clean and protected


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some picture to speaks of our hard work and effort

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wishing allour Muslim friends blessed Aidil Fitri and Hari Raya

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[Sicoupe]

Wow! beautiful job buddy.

[kc's]

Wow! beautiful job buddy.

Thanks Bud for your generous encouragement:xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs::xyxthumbs:

[Paul A.]

2 things I love about this post...

You're relentless pursuit to either reduce or eliminate those stubborn water/mineral spots. There are some things that take a little more perserverance to correct and you showed that well!

The other thing is the red seat belts and red accent stitching on that interior.

Very nice work! :dblthumb2:

[kc's]

2 things I love about this post...

You're relentless pursuit to either reduce or eliminate those stubborn water/mineral spots. There are some things that take a little more perserverance to correct and you showed that well!

The other thing is the red seat belts and red accent stitching on that interior.

Very nice work! :dblthumb2:

WOW
It an honour to have your comment and encouragement:dblthumb2:

if ever I wuld be tempted to give up detailing again....this words will be the anchor to my storms :iagree:

[custmsprty]

Fantastic work!

[kc's]

Fantastic work!

Hi custmsprty :Picture:
I would say a big "THANK YOU"......it is words of your who keep us striving forward:props:

Thank you :dblthumb2:

[custmsprty]

2 things I love about this post...

You're relentless pursuit to either reduce or eliminate those stubborn water/mineral spots. There are some things that take a little more perserverance to correct and you showed that well!

The other thing is the red seat belts and red accent stitching on that interior.

Very nice work! :dblthumb2:

:iagree: :dblthumb2: :buffing: