medicscott
11-22-2015, 07:07 PM
This 2016 Mercedes Benz was brought to us with 800 miles on it to be perfected with all we have to offer. A beautiful German machine to say the least. Mercedes has stepped up their game with this car.
First the vehicle was washed in Pinnacle Suds
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9051_zpsoxivc4vv.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9051_zpsoxivc4vv.jpg.html)
The car was brought into the shop to inspect the paint.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9061_zpsx4uwu4o2.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9061_zpsx4uwu4o2.jpg.html)
What we saw was typical of dealership prep
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9053_zpstr75ldw8.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9053_zpstr75ldw8.jpg.html)
We planned to use Griots Garage Fast Perfecting Cream using a Boss G15 and Flex PE8
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01689_zpscpb8wvvr.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01689_zpscpb8wvvr.jpg.html)
After compounding the vehicle, and polishing it out with Griots Finishing Sealant, we moved to the wheels.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01695_zpsvpzilxrt.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01695_zpsvpzilxrt.jpg.html)
Wheels were removed, degreased, steamed, erased, then coated via airbrush, with 22ple.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01701_zpszeeqclhl.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01701_zpszeeqclhl.jpg.html)
Each wheel was baked for at least 15 minutes
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01709_zpspbbpc6qr.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01709_zpspbbpc6qr.jpg.html)
We then turned our attention back to the exterior to coat the paint with 22ple VX Pro2 and Final Finish.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01726_zpsy9plim4q.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01726_zpsy9plim4q.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01734_zpsslj8agxn.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01734_zpsslj8agxn.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01736_zpsalkpk8rh.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01736_zpsalkpk8rh.jpg.html)
While the paint was baking, we turned our attention to the stunning dual color interior. Here we coated all fabrics and carpet with G-Techniq Fabric, and coated the cockpit with Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01760_zpsb6rm9xkg.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01760_zpsb6rm9xkg.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01767_zpsbbesc1ye.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01767_zpsbbesc1ye.jpg.html)
The engine was cleaned with Blackfire all in one tire and trim
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01774_zpszygevgff.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01774_zpszygevgff.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01737_zps0ieyvz43.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01737_zps0ieyvz43.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01739_zpsg5fb8lat.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01739_zpsg5fb8lat.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01773_zpsmrf0lbid.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01773_zpsmrf0lbid.jpg.html)
Thanks for viewing. Comments always appreciated.
Scott
First the vehicle was washed in Pinnacle Suds
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9051_zpsoxivc4vv.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9051_zpsoxivc4vv.jpg.html)
The car was brought into the shop to inspect the paint.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9061_zpsx4uwu4o2.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9061_zpsx4uwu4o2.jpg.html)
What we saw was typical of dealership prep
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9053_zpstr75ldw8.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/IMG_9053_zpstr75ldw8.jpg.html)
We planned to use Griots Garage Fast Perfecting Cream using a Boss G15 and Flex PE8
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01689_zpscpb8wvvr.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01689_zpscpb8wvvr.jpg.html)
After compounding the vehicle, and polishing it out with Griots Finishing Sealant, we moved to the wheels.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01695_zpsvpzilxrt.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01695_zpsvpzilxrt.jpg.html)
Wheels were removed, degreased, steamed, erased, then coated via airbrush, with 22ple.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01701_zpszeeqclhl.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01701_zpszeeqclhl.jpg.html)
Each wheel was baked for at least 15 minutes
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01709_zpspbbpc6qr.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01709_zpspbbpc6qr.jpg.html)
We then turned our attention back to the exterior to coat the paint with 22ple VX Pro2 and Final Finish.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01726_zpsy9plim4q.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01726_zpsy9plim4q.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01734_zpsslj8agxn.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01734_zpsslj8agxn.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01736_zpsalkpk8rh.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01736_zpsalkpk8rh.jpg.html)
While the paint was baking, we turned our attention to the stunning dual color interior. Here we coated all fabrics and carpet with G-Techniq Fabric, and coated the cockpit with Pinnacle Black Label Leather & Vinyl Coating.
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01760_zpsb6rm9xkg.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01760_zpsb6rm9xkg.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01767_zpsbbesc1ye.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01767_zpsbbesc1ye.jpg.html)
The engine was cleaned with Blackfire all in one tire and trim
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01774_zpszygevgff.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01774_zpszygevgff.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01737_zps0ieyvz43.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01737_zps0ieyvz43.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01739_zpsg5fb8lat.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01739_zpsg5fb8lat.jpg.html)
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/Scott_Birdie/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01773_zpsmrf0lbid.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Birdie/media/2016%20Mercedes%20C450%20AMG/DSC01773_zpsmrf0lbid.jpg.html)
Thanks for viewing. Comments always appreciated.
Scott