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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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01 SLK 230 - Wet Wet Black

Here is an 01 SLK 230 that I did over the past two days. Pictures turned out funny but it really did look amazing.

Process:
Wash with Foamgun + Schmitt
Clay
Menzerna SIP via LC Yellow @ 1900 RPM (X2 on the hood and trunk)
Menzerna 106FF via LC White @1700 RPM
Pinnacle Souveran by hand

Sorry there are a lot of pictures

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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Left side of the hood is done but the middle is not












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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Nice work.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Nice job, just smirked how all the plates are blacked out except the last.

But again, fantastic job!
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Drastic Improvement! Very nice work. I love the Menzerna polishing combination you chose, especially along with Souveran Wax. We are going to be carrying the Super Intensive Polish soon at Detailed Image!
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Great work. Surprised that car needed the Yellow already. Must've gone through so many "Touchless"
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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looks real good!!

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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You my friend are an artist! Looks great, and I appreciate the number of before and after pics. I get so annoyed trying to appreciate someone's work, and the pic is tiny.

How many miles on the motor? I have the M111 engine in a Coupe that now has 145k on it. No major issues yet.

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Excellent work, and a great choice of products (Menzerna are becoming a 'benchmark' polish)
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Stunning job!
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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i still think black is one of the best colors to get a benz in anyways the SLK looks great much better than the rough, swirly before pics. i'm havin my C done up tomorrow. I just dont have the time the guy is comin the office to do it. He was here on monday and did up a 745i and a infiniti QX4 truck. They both came out great. I'm also thinking bout having him clean my engine too.

He's gonna wash,clay,compound,wax,clean engine,shampoo interior, etc for 150 and extra 20 for engine. i'll post pics after it gets done
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