2007 E63 AMG Jet Black--Take Two
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Honda S2000
2007 E63 AMG Jet Black--Take Two
I did this car with Denzil back in late December and instructed the owner he can no longer take it to his regular "down the street car wash" after we had spent 23 man hours on the car.
Well, sure enough I got a phone call saying he took it to one, and "for some reason the swirls came back." So I explained what had happened--and he wanted it fixed again. This time around, though, while I was washing it, I let him help out and learn how to do the 2 bucket method. Then I set him up with his own washing supplies before I left!
Anyways, on with the write-up!
Car was dirty from recent off-and-on raining
Foamed the car with CG Citrus Wash/Clear
Here is what I was up against:
After testing a few different combo's, I ended up with: 3M Fast Cut Plus and/or M105 + Detailers Domain Uber Yellow pad, followed by 3M Extra Fine Compound and 3M UK Yellow pad, and jeweled it down with 3M Ultrafina and 3M UK Blue Pad.
50/50's:
Some after shots:
Door before:
After:
Right by the gas cap to show no camera "trickery":
After:
It was quite windy over the weekend so I needed to get creative with the EZ-Up:
Trunk area before:
After:
After compounding:
Applying Blackfire AFPP:
Well, sure enough I got a phone call saying he took it to one, and "for some reason the swirls came back." So I explained what had happened--and he wanted it fixed again. This time around, though, while I was washing it, I let him help out and learn how to do the 2 bucket method. Then I set him up with his own washing supplies before I left!
Anyways, on with the write-up!
Car was dirty from recent off-and-on raining
Foamed the car with CG Citrus Wash/Clear
Here is what I was up against:
After testing a few different combo's, I ended up with: 3M Fast Cut Plus and/or M105 + Detailers Domain Uber Yellow pad, followed by 3M Extra Fine Compound and 3M UK Yellow pad, and jeweled it down with 3M Ultrafina and 3M UK Blue Pad.
50/50's:
Some after shots:
Door before:
After:
Right by the gas cap to show no camera "trickery":
After:
It was quite windy over the weekend so I needed to get creative with the EZ-Up:
Trunk area before:
After:
After compounding:
Applying Blackfire AFPP:
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Great work. Kudos for taking the time to educate your customer. If he takes the time to follow your instructions, he may not come back as often...but he will always come back. 
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Thank you!
Thanks a lot! I believe the same!
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Great job Aaron. I bought an 08 E63 in black and would kill to have it look like this one, but I just can't trust anyone until I see their work. I'm not opposed to doing this myself, but my knowledge base is below zero when it comes to anything beyond a quick clay bar and hand wax.
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
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Great work! Black is a PIA but when done correctly, its the best. I got mine looking pretty good but the carnauba wax was my downfall. Applied with my Porter Cable, slow speed with Uber red pad and removed with a microfiber towel. Still seee a little light shifting, no swirls thankfully. Any tips on finishing the job? A wipe down with alcohol and water maybe?
Thanks
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Great job Aaron. I bought an 08 E63 in black and would kill to have it look like this one, but I just can't trust anyone until I see their work. I'm not opposed to doing this myself, but my knowledge base is below zero when it comes to anything beyond a quick clay bar and hand wax.
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
Great work! Black is a PIA but when done correctly, its the best. I got mine looking pretty good but the carnauba wax was my downfall. Applied with my Porter Cable, slow speed with Uber red pad and removed with a microfiber towel. Still seee a little light shifting, no swirls thankfully. Any tips on finishing the job? A wipe down with alcohol and water maybe?
Thanks
Thanks
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Great job Aaron. I bought an 08 E63 in black and would kill to have it look like this one, but I just can't trust anyone until I see their work. I'm not opposed to doing this myself, but my knowledge base is below zero when it comes to anything beyond a quick clay bar and hand wax.
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
Looks wonderful, keep up the good work!
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07 E63, 12 E350, 14 GLK350, 16 C450
Looks Familiar?
Ha...that car looks very very familiar...
Thanks Aaron for showing me the "light"!!
That shot from the wheel looking up and showing the AMG caliper is awesome..im stealing that pic!
Thanks Aaron for showing me the "light"!!
That shot from the wheel looking up and showing the AMG caliper is awesome..im stealing that pic!
