I am going to detail the C (and the SL) tomorrow. I am planning on doing a clay bar and wax. I am not in the mood to spend a fortune on fancy stuff, so any opinions on the best stuff to use from Pep Boys would be great. I am likely going to use the Mother's Clay Bar and the fancy Turtle Wax or Meguiar's liquid wax.

I also have a set of lighted door sills if anyone wants them. Just pay shipping because I didn't like the way they looked.

Thanks

Mike

 

most clay is the same so whatever they have should be ok.

I've had good luck with Meguiars and Zymol (the cheap Zymol ) although I've switched to Zaino for the hot weather here in Phoenix.

I just did my car too a couple days ago

good luck and post pics!!!!!

 

try out the new ICE Liquid Clay Bar....

and dibs on the door sills

 

Lol, I was almost positive I had the first PM in, but I lost lol.

 

after i tried ICE clay bar... i feel like sticking back with Meguiar's..

 

Dam, I already have like 5 PMs haha. Phil called the door sills. Thanks for the info though.

 

thanks Mike!

as for the stuff from Pepboys, I use the Meguiar's NXT Wash, then Meguiar's Quick Clay (I think that's what it's called) and then Meguair's NXT Tech Wax (use the Paste Wax since you have black and the liquid wax tends to get into the crevices of our car and then it'll and that dried up wax is a pain to take off).

oh btw, buy the Meguair's applicators (they look like white microfiber sponges), it makes waxing a tad bit easier.

 

i never seen their NXT car wash....

their wheels cleaner is the best i ever used so far compare to other brand

 

I read and heard about Ice Liquid and it sucks! I actually bought it and exhanged it with the regular Meguiar's clay bar.

 

Zaino

 

I am going to do a full Meguiar's NXT. I'll do before and afters.

 

KevBlah and rlee02135....are you looking to get the illum sills because you liked them on my car when I was at the Boston meet?

 

+1 on that one. Just did my car this past weekend. Took me 12 hours (7:30am - 7:30pm). I dawn washed, hand dried, clay bar'd, then Z7 car washed, hand dried again, Z2 polish/swirl remover, Z6 gloss enhancing spray, then Z5 waxed it, then Z6 again. Then it was off to the wheels....at least 15 mins for each: washed, shoved my hand in the holes to fully clean the inside of each rim (and, in the process, shred my knuckles on the sharp brake sheild), hand dried, waxed rims, then applied Zaino's tire gloss enhancer. Finally, I chrome polished the exhaust tip. Whew.

 

Getting ready for the ROSE BOWL MB Meet on Saturday ????

 

lol where ya been? you never post on these forums.

and they did look sweet, but i mainly pm'ed to help out a fellow member in need of some extra space

 

Call Mike at Meguiars and see if they are having "Open Garage" on Wed. evening. Well worth a trip to Irvine. You can try many of their products, and get good advice on what is required to get maximum results for your paint situation. You might not need clay at all. Wash your car at home, cause they are not allowed to wash, just polish.

 

Done...Check this out...

 

nice, it looks great Mike, good job!

you have a 2006, why do you have the pre-05 grill on it?

where are the pics of the SL?

 

That turned out schweeeeeet.

Great results. You don't need to label B4 or After.


Outstanding effort, shine perfection there.

 

Good job! Did you use a PC?

 

12 hours

I did mine for 4 hours and my backbones were shouting for help lol ..

MHPHOCKEY -- Car is looking clean and definitely worth it detailing a black car

 

3.5 hrs on the C and 2 on the SL...It was a long day...

 

I can't even believe that! I had to replace the grille and I took it to the dealer and I guess they just put on that grille. Now I am going to be really annoyed! I just never noticed...

SL pics tomorrow for you Phil. No before and afters though. It is silver so it is hard to tell, but dam can you feel the difference on bother cars. It is unreal.

 

Here are a few more...At least until I can take more tomorrow in the sun...

 

no wonder i lost my S class, i forgot you are borrowing it