Some other details

[DaveXR8]

Had the chance to detail this 1965 Mercedes SL230 Convertible over the last few days and nights.

The car was left at a Merc dealership for repairs and they left it out in the rain over the easter long weekend which resulted in water spots and some etching in the paint


This was how I received it.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06344.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06345.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06346.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06347.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06348.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06349.jpg

Engine got a degrease and the exterior got the regular wash
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06351.jpg

Paint was clayed.
This is what came off the roof
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06350.jpg

And this is what came off the bonnet and boot
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06352.jpg

It was then rinse, dried and taken inside to prepare the body for polishing
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06354.jpg

Some shots of the paint defects under Metal Halide lamps
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06355.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06356.jpg

Bonnet
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06359.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06360.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06361.jpg

It got a Stage 2 machine polish which involved Menzerna P091L with Orange LC pad for the 1st stage and Menzerna 106ff and White LC pad for 2nd stage.
50/50 shots
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06363.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06364.jpg

Sealed with Wolfgang DGS and left over night to cure
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06366.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06367.jpg

Next day a coat of Victoria Concours Wax was layered over the Wolfgang sealant for more depth in colour
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06372.jpg

Bilt-Hamber Auto balm was used to seal all chrome parts. A great product to help prevent corrosion.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06373.jpg

Interior received a full interior detail which included vacuum, leather cleaned and conditioned with Driven VRL and full carpet shampoo.
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06384.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06390.jpg

Tyres dressed with Clean Plus Tyre dressing
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06392.jpg

[DaveXR8]

Here are the after shots
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06377.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06378.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06379.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06380.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06381.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06382.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06385.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06386.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06387.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06388.jpg

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/65%20Merc%20Convertible/DSC06389.jpg

Cheers
Dave

[nath_mk6]

Wow Dave, beautiful car and a great job, hope the owner takes note of how good it looks

[Cam]

Dave that is stunning! What a great job. I'm sure the owner would have been very pleased.
:)

On the topic of dealers and car washing...I washed mine and gave it a coat of meguiars on Sunday. Car was absolutely spotless (minus the few paint swirls which I will get done someday...lol)
Car went in on Tuesday still very clean, when I got it back the dealer had run a dirty chamois over it and left it all streaky with crap on the windows and paint. I couldn't believe it.

[Justin Fox]

Truly amazing Dave. Dave I need a hardcore detail soon. My car is full of swirls! Will be in touch soon Mr Magic Man!

[chewy7]

FUUUUUUUUU that merc is amazing dude!

[G-rig]

Great job, hope the owner maintains it now!

The 'after' shots look really nice.

[stephen8512]

wow dave! that came out a treat! nice work!! I may hit you up with my jetta soon....

[en.elle]

wow awesome work! I've never seen a clay bar THAT dirty before!

[stevie]

What a difference, amazing! Good job

[chris32]

Awesome job!

[random]

wow awesome work, and awesome car!!!

I wouldn't mind getting my car detailed like that!!! Was that the "ultimate detail"?

I hate going to local car washes, they do such a bad job.

The westfield one slightly better, but still for what they are charging, it is not great.

[DaveXR8]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!


Dave that is stunning! What a great job. I'm sure the owner would have been very pleased.
:)

On the topic of dealers and car washing...I washed mine and gave it a coat of meguiars on Sunday. Car was absolutely spotless (minus the few paint swirls which I will get done someday...lol)
Car went in on Tuesday still very clean, when I got it back the dealer had run a dirty chamois over it and left it all streaky with crap on the windows and paint. I couldn't believe it.

Yeah its a common occurrence with dealerships as most places think they're doing you a favour by giving your car a complementary wash at service time.
All they do is run it through their car wash and BAM! There goes all your hard work.

The Holden dealership I use to work at (as a salesman) use to do this :rolleyes:


Truly amazing Dave. Dave I need a hardcore detail soon. My car is full of swirls! Will be in touch soon Mr Magic Man!

You had to choose black didnt you dude :lol:

Id be more than happy to see what I can do on it>D

Cheers
Dave

[DaveXR8]

wow awesome work, and awesome car!!!

I wouldn't mind getting my car detailed like that!!! Was that the "ultimate detail"?

Na, not Ultimate detail.
It was more of a custom one which involved a full detail + Stage 2 polish and other little bits here and there.

[AP]

Awesome job Dave, that is a sexy merc!! Love those old classic cars

[Longwall.:r32]

Looks very nice Dave. I remember reading about the SL pagodas being voted most beautiful car in a few polls. They have become so expensive over the last few years.

[DaveXR8]

A Pre-sale detail on this Mini Cooper S.

Befores
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06773.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06774.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06775.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06776.jpg

Afters
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06777.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06779.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06780.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06782.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06778.jpg
http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp229/Reflect_Effect/Blue%20Mini%20Cooper%20S/DSC06781.jpg

Cheers
Dave

[nath_mk6]

that was one very dirty Cooper

[10d]

Awesome awesome job, Dave!!

[RKFChan]

that was one very dirty Cooper

x2

Nice job Dave

the Merc looks hot

[Cam]

Nice job with the mini Dave.
Nice to meet you on Thurs night as well. The clay bar and waffle weave towel are still in the car I'll give them a try next wash
:)

[DaveXR8]

Porsche Boxter - Stage 2 exterior paint enhancement + Full interior detail + Opti-coat

Before's
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5093/dsc09108x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/847/dsc09108x.jpg/)

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/959/dsc09109y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/dsc09109y.jpg/)

Paint condition
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4954/dsc09113a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/dsc09113a.jpg/)

50/50 shot - Polished with Menzerna 3.01 w/orange LC (rotary) & Megs 205 w/black LC (rotary & RO)
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/6528/dsc09118.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/dsc09118.jpg/)

Afters

Interior - vacuum, shampoo, leather cleaned & conditioned with Driven VRL, dash & trims cleaned and treated with Prima Nero.
http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3200/dsc09126z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/dsc09126z.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1575/dsc09140c.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/dsc09140c.jpg/)

Exterior
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/3253/dsc09137x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/dsc09137x.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7728/dsc09130b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/dsc09130b.jpg/)

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4687/dsc09133m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/600/dsc09133m.jpg/)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6199/dsc09129nu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/232/dsc09129nu.jpg/)

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2128/dsc09128b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/dsc09128b.jpg/)

Cheers
Dave

[derek]

beaaaaaaautiful

[Pharkus]

that was one very dirty Cooper

That's an understatement and a half!!!

[stevie]

Bloody awesome Dave!

[kaoticice]

zomg dave.. miss ur mobile service XD

[DaveXR8]

Cheers guys.


zomg dave.. miss ur mobile service XD
:D Parramatta isnt far from Hurstville Ed...

[DaveXR8]

This was done a while back.

The owner purchased it for his wife as a mothers day present and wanted it detailed so its all nice and schmick when he gives it to his wife.

The car got a Deluxe Detail (http://reflecteffect.com.au/services.php?serv=detailing) with a bit more attention to the paint.

befores
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9164/dsc09054j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/dsc09054j.jpg/)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9788/dsc09053v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/dsc09053v.jpg/)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5412/dsc09051s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/dsc09051s.jpg/)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5995/dsc09050g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/dsc09050g.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8864/dsc09062e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/dsc09062e.jpg/)

http://img864.imageshack.us/img864/7540/dsc09061z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/864/dsc09061z.jpg/)

Afters
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9629/dsc09063jq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/828/dsc09063jq.jpg/)

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6259/dsc09069w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/689/dsc09069w.jpg/)

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3435/dsc09070o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/dsc09070o.jpg/)

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5944/dsc09071s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/688/dsc09071s.jpg/)

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/363/dsc09072j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/dsc09072j.jpg/)

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5886/dsc09073o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/819/dsc09073o.jpg/)

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1361/dsc09074qo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/dsc09074qo.jpg/)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9764/dsc09075c.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/dsc09075c.jpg/)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/4540/dsc09067v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/dsc09067v.jpg/)

Cheers
Dave

[stephen8512]

awesome work as usual dave :)