Caring for Designo graphite metallic paint
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Charlotte
2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
Any dark color will eventually show swirls.
Buy a random orbital polisher. Use Google to find out who sells them. This site may have ads.
Also get different texture foam pads to use for different applications. Griots makes pads for polishing, cleaning, swirl removal, etc.
The type of wax is a personal preference. I use Zaino, but there are other comparable waxes and polishes on the market.
Also a clay bar is great for removing swirls and cleaning the paint.
This site has DIY help as well as products for paint care: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
Buy a random orbital polisher. Use Google to find out who sells them. This site may have ads.
Also get different texture foam pads to use for different applications. Griots makes pads for polishing, cleaning, swirl removal, etc.
The type of wax is a personal preference. I use Zaino, but there are other comparable waxes and polishes on the market.
Also a clay bar is great for removing swirls and cleaning the paint.
This site has DIY help as well as products for paint care: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ECU dyno tune; EDOK TCU tune; BB intakes; sprintbooster
If you have never polished a car with serious equipment before, just pay a professional to do it
You can do damage to your paint if you're not 100% sure of what you're doing, and you may be, but just saying
You can do damage to your paint if you're not 100% sure of what you're doing, and you may be, but just saying
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Out Of Control!!
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ECU dyno tune; EDOK TCU tune; BB intakes; sprintbooster
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W204 C63 AMG, W212 E250 CGI, C207 E250 CGI
i think OPs car is "designo graphite metallic", i dont think its matte finish. if thats the case, then yeah, care for it like any other gloss finished paint.
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 332
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From: Charlotte
2012 C63; 2011 E350 Coupe
A random orbital polisher will not burn the paint.
A high speed polisher will if you are not careful.
Random orbitals are almost idiot proof.
If you want to cut 50% off your detailing time, go with a ROP.
If not, do it by hand and potentially end up with swirls.
I've used my Porter Cable for 12 years with fantastic results.
Apply your liquid wax with the ROP, let dry and wipe off with a microfiber towel.
