INS1GNIA

So fresh and clean! Great detail job, looks spectacular.

csbear

Oh boy, my detailing game is lacking after seeing that...

AMGTTV8

beautiful and thanks for sharing!! Gorgeous..

Will617

Very nice JP. I felt like such a dope because it took me like a minute to figure out the last pic lol.
I really like how you took your time with it and did it right. She looks absolutely brilliant .

JPMBenz

Thank you everyone! I should be finished tonight with the interior. I truly cannot wait to take delivery. On a separate note, I am happy I did not get the cross spoke wheels. These rims are SUPER easy to clean.


I chose Iridium over Polar/Diamond White due to Iridium being a understated color. I know a lot of people will do the "White & Black" theme. No offense to those who ordered that but I wanted to be different. Plus, I forgot how easy Silver is to maintain.

JPMBenz

HAHA...I knew someone wouldn't get that picture. Just a nice shot of the trunk reflection.

AMGTTV8

Speaking of getting pictures, how did you get the black plastic trim on the B-Pillar so perfect?

Did you buff it?

Looks freaking awesome....

It's detail **** LOL

JPMBenz

It was a PAIN to get them so clean. Yes, I used a 3" Machine with the SF 400 and then finished it with a SG 4000. I kept making sure the plastic did not to hot so I would not burn it. I may clear bra those as well.

OC6.3AMG

What do you mean?

What's the holdup?

JPMBenz

I am installing the clear bra first. It is easier since there is no stone chips ect on the car.

AMGTTV8

nice, thx for the tip and not a bad idea on the clearbra for the pillars...genius actually

do you think you are going to be able to clearbra the front a-wing?

i'm nervous about mine when I get it

JPMBenz

Yes. I am putting a bra on the following: Front Bumper, A Wing, Full Hood, Both Fender, Mirror Caps, & Rocker Panels to protect the black inlay.

Arcoril

Consider getting a bra for the headlights too! That soft plastic gets pitted so easily.

After 5 years the clear bra on my C300 was pretty trashed, but the paint underneath was absolutely perfect when I replaced it. My big regret was that I didn't do the headlights. They're looking pretty tired now.

JPMBenz

I thought about that as well.

TLDream

I still don't get it...

PeterUbers

Very impressive work.... Car is stunning

INS1GNIA

Go and remove your license plate and see all the nastyness/scrapes. JPMBenz backside is very pretty .

JPMBenz

Thank you!

LOL..thanks for pointing that out!

OC6.3AMG

Gotta admire your patience. I would die if I had a new car sitting at the dealer waiting for clear bra.

JPMBenz

Haha! It's hard but worth the wait. It's worse that I work for a dealership.

spacegeek

JP, that is quite the process there. Thanks for sharing. I'm madly in love with Polar White but this color is a very close second. I love the night trim with the pano roof.

TLDream

JP what do you think about this

http://cqfinest.com/faq.html

why these expensive cars don't come properly protected is beyond me... or at least have factory options for these (special coating, clear bra, etc)

JPMBenz

Thank you! Yes, Polar is sharp as well. I just knew that Iridium would be less popular so I wanted to be different. The car looks hot in EVERY color even Dakota Brown!

I have heard about that product. I haven't tried it. The Merzerna products are fantastic but do require patience when using them.

JPMBenz

Here is a small mod but yet can change the entire look of the backend. I had painted the chrome strip along the trunk to match the car. Eventually, all of the lettering/trunk star will be gloss black. I did not go with gloss black because it was too drastic for my liking. All of the work was done by iND. Thoughts?

HRD2PLZ

Looks Great! That's exactly how I did it.