Fresh from a detail
04-02-2010, 11:28 PM
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'05 C55 AMG
Fresh from a detail
I had today off and it was warm outside so I finally got to detail the outside of my car. There were lots of swirls and scratches from the harsh winter up here. I washed, clay bared, polished with Menzerna, and finished with a coat of P21S wax. Overall process took about 6 hours.
Before photos
After photos
Mirror like shine
Photo of the trunklid that was all scratched up before
Before photos
After photos
Mirror like shine
Photo of the trunklid that was all scratched up before
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04-03-2010, 10:55 AM
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My overall impression of the Forgestars are that they are really great wheels for the prices. I love that they are lightweight. I definitely noticed a big difference in acceleration and responsiveness. Makes me almost kind of wish I went with the 18" instead since they only weigh like 18lbs a piece which is super light. The fitment from Forgestar came out really good. I still don't know the offset since I've been waiting for Michael from One Autosport to let me know but he never got back to me.
The car is still on stock suspension. I think it looks pretty decent at its current ride height and that its not too high. I was thinking about lowering the car before but I don't think I will anymore to retain daily drivability.
The car is still on stock suspension. I think it looks pretty decent at its current ride height and that its not too high. I was thinking about lowering the car before but I don't think I will anymore to retain daily drivability.
04-03-2010, 02:34 PM
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Oh boy, its been awhile since I was really into detailing the car so I forgot all the technical names of the pads and what not. I used the orange pad (light cutting?) with Menzerna Super Intensive Polish. I wanted to go through with a lighter pad and Menzerna Super Finish but I didn't have enough time and got burnt out from working outside all day. Next time I will follow through with that.
04-03-2010, 04:00 PM
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Very nice! Looks about like mine when I got it. I spent 8 hours on the paint on mine and it looks great.
I love those wheels, never seen those before.
I love those wheels, never seen those before.
04-04-2010, 06:21 PM
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The paint looks awesom. I think I'm going to try the same thing you did, because my paint is hurting. I have been looking to get the the gunmetal F14's as well, but wasn't sure how they'd look with the black. I'm glad you posted pics. They look great!
LOOKS GOOD!!!
