Mercedes SL500

**christian900se** · 10-30-2009, 09:26 PM

I had this beautiful Mercedes SL500 to clean today. As you can see, it was in great shape to begin with as it is always garaged and I detailed it 3 months ago. I went ahead and used DP wash+gloss, dryed it off, put a layer of wax on, and dressed the tires.

Products and Process:

-Wash DP wash+gloss
-1 layer of P21s 100%
-Quick wipe-down of FK 425
-Black Magic matte tire shine
-Mother's chrome polish on the exhaust

Befores: (again, not bad)

Shabby touch-up job from the local MB dealership, will be wetsanded and buffed at a later date

And the afters (used a better camera this time around)

Thanks for looking, comments and suggestions are welcome!

**Mirror Detailing** · 10-30-2009, 11:04 PM

GOD DAM! That is a great reflection in that hood!

**christian900se** · 10-31-2009, 02:23 PM

It helped that the sun was able to come out, changing colors and bright light are awesome for reflections!

**karburn** · 11-03-2009, 09:49 AM

WUNDERBAR!! I love that color on the SL's. You really brought out the depth of the finish.

**DLB** · 11-03-2009, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by christian900se

And the afters (used a better camera this time around)

Was it indeed the Samsung Memoir? (Photoshop says it was). If so, I am switching to T-Mobile just for it!

Those afters look beautiful - great job!

DLB

**christian900se** · 11-03-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by karburn

WUNDERBAR!! I love that color on the SL's. You really brought out the depth of the finish.

It is beautiful for sure, really rewarding color to work on!

Originally Posted by Dalton Blevins

Was it indeed the Samsung Memoir? (Photoshop says it was). If so, I am switching to T-Mobile just for it!

Those afters look beautiful - great job!

DLB

Yes sir, I find my Memoir camera is really picky as far as what settings you use in different situations. It takes unbelievable picture quality, but you need a steady hand haha. I kid you not I took this picture with it on my trip to Socal:

**DLB** · 11-03-2009, 03:31 PM

That's amazing man.

Nice pictures period-and from a phone no less!

DLB

**christian900se** · 11-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Thanks! I really want to get a DSLR because I hate taking pictures of cars and seeing them in person but putting it on the computer and realizing that they don't reflect the actual appearance. But this is a nice phone/camera for the meantime!