220S

This afternoon I went and got my new MY09 E350 I purchased in October detailed. The guy who did it is really good and works out of his house. I've seen his work on a MB Gullwing and other cars and thought I'd try him. It took about 3.5 hours. If you live in LA and are interested in getting a good detail, IM me and I'll pass on his contact info. He charged $250 for the work (Clay Bar, etc..)

He got it nice and wet looking. It gives the paint (Sienna Black) a lot of depth and brings out the brown metallic flake in that color nicely. The blueish tint on some of the pics is the reflection of the overhead bright blue sky.

Nickc0844

Looks great!

Dema

What happened with 3 spokes star on the hood? Gone with detailing?

220S

I had taken it off a week or so ago and replaced it with one of DFWDude's enameled flat white stars. I may put back the upright star, not sure. It only takes a few seconds to swap out.

But I did debadge the rear, except for the star which is pinned on, unfortunately. I prefer to be subtle rather than advertise I drive a MB.

I bought the car for its engineering and not for social status

I guess I'm actually kind of sensitive that I drive a car with a stereotype attached.....

Nick, thanks for the comment. I think he did a really good job.

Polar Bear

You are driving one of the only cars on the road that does not have its name printed on it anywhere except in VERY small print around the hood ornament, and I would assume that is still there on the flat thing!


Actually on the 2007+ it's on the grill and not the hood ornament, so you may have added some advertisement!

220S

Yep, you're right. At least MB doesn't blast it all over the place

And, yeah, it is redundant being both on the grill and now on the hood. That's the only problem with the flat star on the newer cars. I like the flat star, it looks sort of retro with the white enamel. Maybe I'll just replace the grill itself someday....

Polar Bear

It's not as bad a seeing a large star in the center of the grill (that was never installed on the E-Class), a hood star, and a star on the license plate. I cringe when I see those (and it's more often than you'd think).

Polar Bear

BTW - car looks great!

220S

Thanks. We'll see how long it lasts. I live in an old 1920s Spanish style house with a teeny garage and so I park it outdoors mostly (these shots were done at the detailer's house.) But, at least the paint should be healthier and happier after this.... like going to a weekend spa for a body treatment

Barry45RPM

Why is it that we Americans allow ourselves to be made to feel guilted about our success? That is what America is about. Work hard, work smart, plan your work then work your plan. If it ends up in success, there's no shame in that.

By the way, you can paint stripes on an elephant, but everyone will still know its an elephant and not a zebra.

Enjoy the car!

220S

You have a point. However, for me it's not about guilt. It's more about flaunting. I'm personally happy about my life and what I do (film industry), but I dislike the attitude by those who aggressively flaunt their status in life. So, I suppose for me there is that desire to try to be humble. Everyone's life has value, despite their economic position.

I didn't buy the car because it was a Mercedes, I bought it only because it is a well-made and comfortable car that has Euro driveability and suits my current needs. And also because my father drove one (hence my 220S nick.) He loved his car and passed away when I was young, so this is also somewhat sentimental for me.

Anyway, enough of that. I will enjoy it, for certain.

Neoii

Hey, I know that house :

220S

(and John's Infiniti in the background.)

Car looks good!

SPNJHockey

Car looks smokin'...excellent job on the detailing.

Dema

I am kind of a badge *****. I buy Mercedes only for social status. Luckily Mercedes is a good car, so as a hidden agenda I’m getting a good car.