Deep Gloss Auto Salon: Mercedes Benz SLK in Black

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Deep Gloss Auto Salon
Mercedes Benz SLK 280

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0294.jpg

This vehicle was brought in for paint correction/protection, engine detail, interior detail and paintless dent repair.

First item on the list was wheels.




Autoglym CWC on rims and rubber

Optimum Power Clean on arches

Various brushes



Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02818.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02820.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02819.jpg

During:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02821.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02822.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02828.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02827.jpg

Brushes used:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02852.jpg


Attention was then focused on the engine

Optimum Power Clean and various brushes:

Before:

- I thought this was curious, a halls wrapper in the hinge area… -

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02840.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02837.jpg

During:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02842.jpg

After initial dressing application:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02854.jpg

Final after:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9823.jpg

Door jambs were then cleansed:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02846.jpg

Then paint was cleansed:

Left over wax was in many crevices, cracks and seams:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02811.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02812.jpg

Initial foaming:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02856.jpg

After dwell time:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02859.jpg

2 bucket wash was then performed, and blown and blotted dry.

Exterior was clayed with Riccardo yellow and ONR lube.

Below you will see some random pictures depicting the overall condition of the vehicles paintwork.

Notice how all clarity is gone from what should (and will) be a deep black gloss!

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02873.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02861.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02872.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02875.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02893.jpg

Paint Correction Process:



Tuffbuff wool pad - M105 - Rotary

Tangerine Hydro M205 – Megs V2

Crimson Hydro 85rd – megs V2

Multiple IPA wipedowns



Yes, everything gets corrected (door jambs included):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02904.jpg

Now time for some before and after shots… Lighting was dual halogens and 240 lumen Fenix tactical light – All afters in this “before and after” area are before final burnishing



Before (very deep defects):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02895.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02905.jpg

Before (again, very deep defects):
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02901.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02913.jpg

Before – Notice the very deep abrasions from what appears to be an area of repeated abuse from the gas pump tubing:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02932.jpg

A closer look:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02931.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02930.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02933.jpg

Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02923.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02927.jpg

Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02900.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02914.jpg

Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02911.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02912.jpg

Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02878.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02885.jpg

Before:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02880.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/DSC02888.jpg

The interior of the front emblem was far from proud as it was designed to be. That was rectified with a chemical cleanser/sealant Duragloss 501.

Below is a cropped half and half and then full view of full after.

50/50:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9858-1.jpg

After:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9862.jpg

Random halogen after shots:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9680.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9690.jpg

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Continued....



After all correction was completed, the vehicle was once again foamed and washed to remove any traces of oil or dust to ensure a clean surface was present for the sealant to cure properly for maximum durability.

Below are some direct sun shots after the wash but before any protection.

I include direct sun shots whenever the sun is available because any artificial light source can be manipulated to make it appear as though correction was achieved and this is not so with direct sun shots.


Sun Verification:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0003.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0004.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9831.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0005.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9828.jpg

Below are some random shots before any protection… just shows that it’s all in the prep.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9816.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9817.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_9818.jpg





Hides: Leather master trio

Trim: 303

Seals: Gummi Pfledge

Carpets: 303 cleaner

Glass: Clearly Better

Exhaust Tips: CG Metal

Tires: Surf City Beyond Black

Rims: Rejex

Arches: CG Bare Bones

Brightwork: Duragloss 501

Exterior Glass: Rejex

Pedals: Power Clean



Below is a quick interior shot:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0210.jpg

Below are some final beauty shots after all work was completed:




LSP : Menzerna Powerlock ( 2 coats)

Final wipedown: Duragloss Aqua Wax



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0214.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0216.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0234.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0235.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0253.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0274.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0259.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn29/Deep_Gloss_Auto_Salon/MB%20SLK/IMG_0295.jpg

Thanks for looking….

Footnote: The next month or two is going to be very busy for me so this may be the last write up from me for several weeks,

[doctordon]

As usual, your work is spectacular. Thanks for sharing!

[bigltc]

Nice black!!!

[detaildoc]

Great job man.

[barnkid]

really brilliant work
I look forward to posting pictures of my 2007 CLS as soon as I have mastered some of the tremendous work you have shown here,
Barry John