Seattle 300e newbie post

Sep 11, 2005 | 04:16 AM

TheDoughboy

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Seattle 300e newbie post

Hello all,

I just got my 92 300e about 2 weeks ago. I am looking for a good detailer in the Seattle area, for a buff out. The previous owner ran the car through the car wash every other fillup. So I have the nice brush marks in the paint. It's the original paint still. Is it a single stage or a base/clearcoat for the 92's?

Also looking for a undercarriage steam clean.

Once it is buffed out, I will take some pics and get them posted in the pic thread.

Also need a good shop for an alarm and some speaker upgrades. It is bone stock except for some 17" SLK wheels I put on.

If there is a Seattle gathering of 300 owners drop me a line too!!

Thanks,

Ron

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Sep 11, 2005 | 11:17 AM

Smokiesman

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93 300SE Rauch "Smoke"

Welcome Doughboy! Sure you are gonna love your 300E ! Fine automobile. Wife and her relatives are from Seattle. fine town!

Sorry can't help you out with a detail shop. I do my own detailing sorta like bonding with your car!

Smokie

Sep 11, 2005 | 06:16 PM

TheDoughboy

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Hey Smokie,

I too do my own detailing, but were in an apartment now, so no garage for a paint buff. I could do it outside but it's Seattle, if any sprinkles or rain starts while I am doing it... I'm sure I can't get these brush marks out by hand, unless I get a buffer anyways. It would just be eaiser if I pay a Professional to do it for me, then I can maintain it Myself for years.

I hope I can get some other posts from Seattle owners.

Thanks,

Ron

Sep 11, 2005 | 08:50 PM

Smokiesman

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AAHH Yes the dreaded rain !

Boy don't know what I would do with out a garage!!

I don't live in Seattle now I am down here in the Smokie Mtns of North Carolina!

Now lets go buff out that car hate seeing them brush marks!!LOL!

Smokie

Sep 11, 2005 | 11:49 PM

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Yeah I will call some shops tomorrow, pick one and hope for the best

I can't wait until they are gone. It's a beautiful car!!!

Ron

Sep 13, 2005 | 02:32 PM

Smokiesman

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When You get rid of the dreaded brush streaks we expect to see some pictures of your ride!

Smokie

Sep 17, 2005 | 01:15 AM

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I got the car buffed out at Park Place ltd in Bellevue. Actually I got the full deal meal, interior, exterior engine steam. It looked great when I picked it up, but it was overcasty out. The next day I saw leftover compound here and there. As I was wiping it off I realized there was ever more to clean. They also did a have assed job on the interior glass. Needless to say I am not impressed with their Attention to Detail. Maybe because it's not worth $50k+?? I need to call them about it tomorrow to get it done right.

I posted a couple of pics in the 124 pic thread. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...3&page=9&pp=50

Ron