silorlando

are there special ways to care for this paint which looks great on my E350 c207 2013 model?

NCBob

Any dark color will eventually show swirls.
Buy a random orbital polisher. Use Google to find out who sells them. This site may have ads.
Also get different texture foam pads to use for different applications. Griots makes pads for polishing, cleaning, swirl removal, etc.
The type of wax is a personal preference. I use Zaino, but there are other comparable waxes and polishes on the market.
Also a clay bar is great for removing swirls and cleaning the paint.
This site has DIY help as well as products for paint care: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

silorlando

Thanks for the info

PeterUbers

If you have never polished a car with serious equipment before, just pay a professional to do it

You can do damage to your paint if you're not 100% sure of what you're doing, and you may be, but just saying

silorlando

What about using Mcguiars Gold car wash liquid for washing?

beejAMG

i use meguiars for everything for my cars. works well with any color. i try to detail my cars once before summer and once before winter.

silorlando

Do you have designo paint.

beejAMG

designo is nothing more than "individualisation". as far as I know, you care for it as any other car paint.

PeterUbers

I think he meant to ask if it is matte finish

And this designio paint, if matte, cannot be cared for like traditional high gloss finish

beejAMG

i think OPs car is "designo graphite metallic", i dont think its matte finish. if thats the case, then yeah, care for it like any other gloss finished paint.

silorlando

No I do not have matte paint. Just the metallic designo.

NCBob

A random orbital polisher will not burn the paint.
A high speed polisher will if you are not careful.
Random orbitals are almost idiot proof.
If you want to cut 50% off your detailing time, go with a ROP.
If not, do it by hand and potentially end up with swirls.
I've used my Porter Cable for 12 years with fantastic results.


Apply your liquid wax with the ROP, let dry and wipe off with a microfiber towel.

silorlando

Thanks. That sounds more promising!