jay4618

Hey guys, look what the wifey got me for Valentines! j/k.
Car finally arrived. C300 - RWD - Arctic White - Sports Package - Harmon Kardon - Nav Package

More pics to come. On a side note, who's from toronto? we should sched a meet or something.

PM ME.




First Mod to do - Window Tint, anyone got suggestions to where i can get it done in toronto?

cdye12

Nice. I'm not from Toronto but I go out of my way to recommend the Pinnacle F1 series Ceramic tint. I've got 35 on the four doors, with 15 on the rear window. If you can't find a Pinnacle dealer I'd go with the Lumar Charcoal line.

jay4618

Thanks C. i'll look into that. should give the car a completely different look. just worried bout the cops pullin me over. its funny when i picked up my car, a lady got pulled over driving a B-Class with her windows tinted. so funny she was complaining that she didn't want the windows to be tinted.

cdye12

I live in Florida which has some pretty lax tint laws for U.S. standards. My P35 on the four doors and P15 on the rear is well within standards so I can't say that I live on the edge or anything. I went with the Pinnacle series due to it's performance over the Lumar at the same VLT.

I attached some pictures so you could see my setup, they aren't optimal for seeing the true offset of the tint but they will give you an idea.

http://www.formulaone.com/
http://www.llumar.com/pdf/en/auto-safetyspecsheet.pdf

Rick Hunter

Congrats on the new ride! Too bad about the front plates.

I also recommend F1 Pinnacle tint. 35%VLT all around mine and it looks ace.

jay4618

Rick! i know. i wanted to order the kit to put the plates on the side using the tow hook. but it would take too long. plus the wifey was giving me ish... haha. its funny the dealership was charging $499 for tinting.

jay4618

it gives the car a more classy look with the tints. also, what do you use to clean your windows? exterior. I want to try to avoid getting swirl marks on the black part between the front and rear windows. i read up on several forums and everyone was saying after you get your car you should claybar then give it a clean wash.

Krytech

Congrats and welcome!

I had mine clayed the day I brought it home from the dealer. My detailer was pleasantly surprised how good the MB paint is on the new models. I wish I would of clayed my '04 because there are a few pinhole spots that now have corrosion starting in them.

Seeing you're in Canada, I'd probably opt for it plus a few coats of Zaino sealer to help with the crap on the roads.

Maybe a clear bra too? It is the best $$$ I put in to the car yet.

jay4618

thanks Krytech. should i use Zaino's claybar? or would you recommend any other brands.

Krytech

Not sure which brand of bar he used, but I know he mainly uses Zaino products.

I enjoy washing and sealing my car, but I leave the clay and wax to a pro. Clay is essentially an abrasive, although they are never sold/marketed as such, and if you do not do it correctly you can damage your finish. Not sure what your comfort level is but you'll certainly want to be careful and maybe get some advice from a pro before trying it yourself.

Personally, I went to autopia.org and got some recommendations for a detailer in my area. They also have great DIY articles and lots of people to answer your questions.

Good luck!!!

sleewell

nice weekend!! great looking car!!

i thought i made out well, i got a new digital camera and a surf board but a car is way better!!

jay4618

thanks sleewell. we've been looking for a new car to replace our ford fusion. good car to get me through the winters. but yea, a car definately completes valentines day. haha

Devastator187

Congrats!!!! Now that's a wifey....!

jay4618

thats what everyones sayin'. how's a guy supposed to top that? what should i get her next year.... hmmmm

GateKeeper

A trip to Germany, so she can pick her own....

jay4618

haha. so i can pick my own! got your message gate. i'll definately sign up.
u have any suggestions to where i can get a good tint in toronto?

GateKeeper

didn't u already get one....the next one should be for her....LOL

pm sent on the tint


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Devastator187

get her a c63...LOL

cdye12

Jay,

Car cleaning/care recommendations run the gamut. Generally speaking, you can't go wrong with most Meguiars, Sonus, Pinnacle, Menzerna products will do you good. I use mostly Sonus products for the car shampoo, PH balanced wheel cleaner + tire dressing; Pinnacle products for the vinyl cleaner; 303 for the vinyl protectant; Poor Boy's quick detail spray for the touch-up details. For the glass I use diamondite because it came with the glass cleaner extension tool (triangle shaped). I use Menzerna for any polishes, sealants or waxes. If you use any combination of those products with some good microfiber towels (non-costco or walmart brand) you should be able to avoid any swirls and spider-webs.

Autogeek.com is a good site to read up on what direction you want to go and then if you choose to, you can also purchase products there. Don't forget that there's a forum on MBworld dedicated to cleaning and there are some decent how-to's on there.

kunz

Thats awesome Jay!

Does your wife happen to have a sister? ;-)

jay4618

thanks for the tips! will read into this more. i'm actually taking the car back to the dealership tomorow cus there's that chirp sound coming from the belt, and also when i make a right or left turn going from 10-40km/hr there's a squeek when i brake. so i'm going to get the to detail the car again but yea, those stupid anoying swirl marks drive me nuts.

jay4618

sorry bro. she doesn't. i found that the way to get a benz from your wifey is to marry someone that makes more money than you i found a nurse that's starting to get into cars. haha.

jay4618

she likes the CL63. maybe next year

len56

can't you get a tint from the dealership?