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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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2005 Black SL55 Paint Correction

An otherwise very clean car, the new owner wanted to get it to another level. The car was dropped off today and I will be done with it tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to take some good shots of this beast.

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Full car shot before - The rear panel is done



Right side, half of roof and the whole rear is done.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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As you will see I didn't make it out to the sun.

There was constraction going on of all things so I had to stay in the back while polishing. Came out to do a quick wash and blow dry and pulled right back in. I will be seeing this car again so sun pictures will be up when available.

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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Looks real Clean!
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Thank you!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:06 AM
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Looks great! On a side note - the stock SL55 ride height makes the car look like a 4X4.......
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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Amazing job!

Even though my car is silver I still would like to get this done to my paint.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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dang!
i would love to get that done
how much does that usually run?
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