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smokinss 05-14-2014 12:59 AM

Revived!!! 1988 SL560. Completed
 
I had the pleasure of reviving this 22k mile Benz.

Here is the car at the owners house.


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Here are some pics after using 1Z Einsette waterless wash and clay bar

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Here are some 50/50 shots. I used a chemical guys microfiber cutting pad and Menzerna IP2000 followed by Turbo wax finish polish on a white CCS pad.




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Then topped with Victoria Concourse Red wax and polished the trim with never dull. Sorry for the darker pics.


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Thanks for looking! Just need to clean up the interior.

ZFreie 05-14-2014 01:36 AM

Dude, its insane what you can do to fix paint. The paint looks SO much deeper now.

smokinss 05-14-2014 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZFreie (Post 86707)
Dude, its insane what you can do to fix paint. The paint looks SO much deeper now.

Thanks man! That's the beauty of single stage paint. It oxidizes but can be brought back.

HASTINGSRJ 05-14-2014 02:43 AM

Wow that looks great. I may need your services for my truck. Lol

smokinss 05-14-2014 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HASTINGSRJ (Post 86709)
Wow that looks great. I may need your services for my truck. Lol

That would be an expensive house call from Florida!!! LoL!!

HASTINGSRJ 05-15-2014 02:25 AM

It's ok, my Duramax gets around 28-30 mpg highway. Lol

smokinss 05-15-2014 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HASTINGSRJ (Post 86732)
It's ok, my Duramax gets around 28-30 mpg highway. Lol

Well what are you waiting on!!! Get that thing down here!!!

ls6monte 05-16-2014 12:06 AM

Don't quit your day job!!! Ass!!! Looks like shit!

You photoshop all the cars you do to make them look good! We know how it is with you! Lol

frankzlt1 05-16-2014 01:15 AM

That came out great.

Mystery Bird 05-16-2014 12:13 PM

What's the depth of that shine now?


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