The Benz e550 is here.....

**HateSwirls** · 03-22-2014, 07:58 AM

2010 e550

The drive home with the Benz, an hour drive

This is a true German built sports car, you can feel the power of that German engine, I could tell it was nothing like I ever drove before.
It's very low to the ground, sort of like the Vette, takes a little time to get comfy but once I got in there and put my hands around the real wooden steering wheel I knew I was in for a fun drive.
The ride is on the "stiff " side which is needed for all that power, it's suspension is so sweet, OMG I love it

Benz e550 has some nice features to the interior , the leather is so pretty to look at, feels good sitting on the rich looking seats.

The Paint.......

It's not really dirty but here's what I found out during my inspection when I got home.

It's was dusty so I did a Rinseless wash on half of the hood, it was hard just to move my towel, so rough, hard to dry, etc.
I'm telling you it feels like sandpaper , this car has zero protection on it, I could tell it was only washed with a dish soap being the paint is so dry, if I only washed it and no type of correction I'd have a hard time applying any type of wax, just to rough.
It will take an hour just to clay it but I'll make sure it's done perfect, there would be no way to get a good shine without claying on this car even with buffing it, sure it would make a difference but I wouldn't be happy with the results.

There's a few scratches, one on the door above the glass , a few on the hood, some water spots due to having no protection.
Swirls but not too bad but I could see them, hope there's sun to show you guys what I saw.
The wheels are so pretty even though they're really dirty, the tires or low profile so not much of a wall to them so not a lot of product will be needed.

Random pictures.

The seals are dry and faded.
I'll use the Wolfgang Trim Sealant to make them to look new again

Water spots like I said.

One of the scratches , they bought the car used and Pam who owns the car said it bothered her after she saw it after buying it, I think I can get it out

The wheels.

Interior

So you can see what I'm up against

Can't wait to get started here in the next hour or two.

My plan of action.....

Wash using Chemical Guys Maxi-Suds
Meguiar's All Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Clay
Buff it out using my DeWalt 849x using the Uber hopefully along with my double sided wool pad.
Polish using my DA using Meguiar's 205 Ultra Fine Polish
Seal with Wolfgang Paint Sealant
After it cures I'll apply more protection using Duragloss AW 951.
Protect the wheels, again with the Wolfgang Paint Sealant and the AW 951.
Coat the tires with a new coating , tell you later what it is

Interior.

I'll clean the interior using Griot's Interior Cleaner.
Protect the leather using Howard's Leather Conditioner

I'll post some after pictures

This will be my last detail until I heal from my surgery which is next week, I want to enjoy this one

Later guys,

Kevin

cajundetailingbykevin.com

**jamesboyy** · 03-22-2014, 08:08 AM

Looks like your gonna have some extra fun good luck and don't work so hard

**HateSwirls** · 03-22-2014, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by jamesboyy

Looks like your gonna have some extra fun good luck and don't work so hard

I'll take breaks often, not going to rush, no sense in causing more pain which would prevent the "Fun"

**Zackb911** · 03-22-2014, 08:26 AM

Did you just buy it? If so nice choice, those are great cars and such a good deal used!

**Hunter09** · 03-22-2014, 09:29 AM

Look forward to seeing the results!

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 03-22-2014, 10:12 AM

Is this for a client or did you purchase it? Anyhow, can't wait to see what you do with it.

**craigfilly** · 03-22-2014, 10:18 AM

I can't wait to see the results Kevin. I hope everything goes well with your surgery.

**mrGolfRider** · 03-22-2014, 10:44 AM

Holy dirty car! Looking forward to the afters.

**HateSwirls** · 03-22-2014, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Zackb911

Did you just buy it? If so nice choice, those are great cars and such a good deal used!

It's for a customer but yes a very nice car.
Handles like a dream.

I'm just done with washing it, break then clay time

**HateSwirls** · 03-22-2014, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by craigfilly

I can't wait to see the results Kevin. I hope everything goes well with your surgery.

Thanks Craig

You know what makes no sense to me?
I can detail a car for an entire weekend like I'll be doing on this car but I can't go to a mall because walking causes so much pain.

My wife is so great, she brings everything I need near the car to keep from having to walk then she saves everything for me.
I'm a lucky man