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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 08:55 PM
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Hi everyone,

I joined the club last night as I took delivery of a low mileage 2012 c63 amg edition 1!

1 owner, 13k miles. Absolutely mint.

Happy to be here!



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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 09:55 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 10:46 PM
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congratulations! One of those was my first c63 ever. I absolutely loved that car other than then paint maintenance, but amazing car!



Originally Posted by sprhmn
Hi everyone,

I joined the club last night as I took delivery of a low mileage 2012 c63 amg edition 1!

1 owner, 13k miles. Absolutely mint.

Happy to be here!


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Old Apr 17, 2020 | 10:48 PM
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congratulations! One of those was my first c63 ever. I absolutely loved that car other than then paint maintenance, but amazing car!
mind sharing what you did to maintain the paint? I’d love to take notes
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 12:28 AM
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Matte paints are easy-Dr Beasly's matt paint care. Wash and dry and it is done.Super easy.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 03:22 PM
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I also have an edition 1. Here is what I use to maintain my paint.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CWS_995_16-Meticulous-Finish/dp/B00BUFWN5E/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=chemical+guys+matte&qid=1587237625&sr=8-6 https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CWS_995_16-Meticulous-Finish/dp/B00BUFWN5E/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=chemical+guys+matte&qid=1587237625&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI_995_16-Meticulous-Detailer/dp/B00FQHY64S/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=chemical+guys+matte&qid=1587237625&sr=8-5 https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-SPI_995_16-Meticulous-Detailer/dp/B00FQHY64S/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=chemical+guys+matte&qid=1587237625&sr=8-5
https://www.drbeasleys.com/matte-pai...anser-pro.html

I have yet to try the Dr Beasleys matte wax, but its also on my list.
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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 03:37 PM
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I also use chemical guys matte wash and detail spray, and just got the gyeon matte ceramic coating done. Good luck!

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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by titus820
I also use chemical guys matte wash and detail spray, and just got the gyeon matte ceramic coating done. Good luck!
I didn't know matte's could get Ceramic. I just got Ceramic on my Lotus... it's so meets the hype.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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I didn't know matte's could get Ceramic. I just got Ceramic on my Lotus... it's so meets the hype.
gyeon makes ceramic coatings for matte paints. It's amazing!
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 11:02 PM
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Hope this helps

http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2014/...n-dr-beasleys/
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Old Apr 21, 2020 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sprhmn
mind sharing what you did to maintain the paint? I’d love to take notes
Ditto on the Dr Beasley's products. I've been using them for almost 5 years now and have been very pleased. And BTW, there is no such thing as matte wax. There are matte ceramic coatings now though. Enjoy, that is one beautiful ride!
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Old Apr 21, 2020 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by saildoc
Matte paints are easy-Dr Beasly's matt paint care. Wash and dry and it is done.Super easy.
That is exactly what I do to mine!
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