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I completely agree with the above. I also tried the Chemical Guys V-line and their Hex-Logic pads and failed miserably. I switched to Menz FG400 and LC Hydrotech pads, and the results were AMAZING....

Thanks for the heads-up!
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Has anyone seen / tried the new CG version (they call it the Dirt Guard). It seems interesting and even comes with a filter element. Thoughts??

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Menzerna line and LC Hydrotech pads will serve you well on a Mercedes.

LC Hydrotech pads work great with Menzerna compounds and polishes because these products are water-based and thats exactly what the pads were designed for.

A tiny bit, but that was after the first usage and I may have gone a little heavy on application. Wiped off real easy with some waterless wash.

Here are the results:
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I'm a fan too. Currently using CarPro PERL (undiluted) on my tires for an extremely wet look.

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Are you doing it in that exact order? If so, it seems like you might be using 205 & 105 in the wrong order. You should be using 105 to correct, and 205 to finish.

I use LC Hydrotech pads because the compounds/polishes I use are all water-based. I have them in both 5.5" and 4". I guess the 5.5" Hydrotechs would be considered "flat," but the 4" Hydrotechs are...

Here is the thread I took the pics from:Benz paint - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum

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Does it look like the below pics? I took the pic from a different thread on this forum, and yes, it was on a Mercedes (2010). It's starting to seem like this might be a semi-common thing...

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I have the same condition on my 2011 Mercedes. I would also describe as them as little "pinholes" or "tiny craters" (sound right?)
In my opinion, BlackHawk is 100% right. If...

I would think that is more closely related to Menzerna Power Lock, since they are both sealants, not waxes. Color Lock is a carnuba wax.

Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Paint Sealant, Menzerna auto sealant, car sealant, paint sealant protectant

Menzerna Color Lock Carnauba Wax, menzerna car wax, carnauba car wax

If the FG400 finish was almost LSP ready, I don't think you need to go with PF2500 since you're really not trying to correct any marring induced by the FG400. I'd move right to SF4000 or SF4500 to...

I had the same problem with V36. Go with the FG400 like I did. You will never look back.

SF4500 finished perfectly after FG400 on my MB.

I don't do rinseless, but I do quite a bit of waterless washing. For waterless I like UWW+ the best. It has great emulsification and buffs off really easy and streak free. Leaves a very high gloss...

Just an update: I've used the UWW+ a few times now and I have to say its fantastic! Seems to have more emulsification / cleaning power than the CG's Ecosmart RU, and it buffs off really easy to a...

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Best I've ever used.

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Although I've decided to switch away from this waterless wash, I must admit this video is certainly the opposite of what you speak:
Waterless Washing HEAVY DIRT & ROAD GRIME - Chemical Guys ECOSMART...

What do you mean by a "final wipe"?