What did you do for your W211 today?
06-23-2013, 07:24 PM
#430
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Hahaha I wish, just some good friends in the Colorado car scene that meet fairly often. I love it how inexpensive my car is compared to theirs and they still respect and accept me, and that's how it should be 
06-27-2013, 10:26 PM
#432
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Pioneer AVIC Z150BH
Today I replaced the factory command with a pioneer AVIC Z150BH also added a JL audio 900/5 amp and a kicker L7 and a kenwood CMOS 310 multi-View backup camera
Also got all my steering wheel controls working with a CANbus box.
Before:
After:
Here is the App mode/ with iPhone 5
Waze map
iPod
Also got all my steering wheel controls working with a CANbus box.
Before:
After:
Here is the App mode/ with iPhone 5
Waze map
iPod
06-30-2013, 11:04 AM
#434
Junior Member
06-30-2013, 11:19 AM
#435
Senior Member
07-04-2013, 01:55 AM
#436
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Today I installed a set of AMG Door Pins (it was really easy to do the back and front both just unscrewed and I could screw in the new aluminum pins) which look great and complete yet another part of the car's look. I then installed my new set of clear ESDEPO sidemarkers but this time with CANBus 194 5-LED Amber bulbs to eliminate the heat and subsequent melting issue. No errors on the dash as I expected and it looks great!
I also finished up a trailer for the W211 a friend and I had been working on, tried going with a Vossen-style video and I think it turned out well if a bit shaky:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...alterbach.html
Also picked up some spray wax after watching this video from DRIVE CLEAN (most are rookie mistakes to look out for but he provided some useful information as well):
I also finished up a trailer for the W211 a friend and I had been working on, tried going with a Vossen-style video and I think it turned out well if a bit shaky:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...alterbach.html
Also picked up some spray wax after watching this video from DRIVE CLEAN (most are rookie mistakes to look out for but he provided some useful information as well):
07-08-2013, 03:09 AM
#438
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Today I did a full regiment of detailing on my car as I like to do once a summer, this time I followed the guidelines from AMMO NYC and got the car to a brilliant, mirror-like shine. I've never seen it this clean or shiny before so 3 days of hard work was worth it. I did the following:
1) Wash with strong detergent to strip all wax
2) Clay-bar the entire car
3) Rinse & finalize wash again
4) Applied Hydrophobic Acrylic Polymer paint sealant to the entire car to fill in imperfections and protect the paint
5) Applied Carnuba wax to the car to get a brilliant glow
6) Used spray wax to remove remaining residue and harden the carnuba
7) Cleaned wheels and calipers by hand
8) Applied tire gel
9) Vacuumed then steam-cleaned the carpets and mats
10) Used specific cleaner for the wood trim, nav screen, and windows
11) Entire leather treatment with water-wet down to remove initial dirt, then used Lexol cleaner, wiped down with damp cloth, then used Lexol conditioner, and finished with another wipe-down of the leather with a microfiber cloth
12) Final corrections to the paint and interior
The important thing to remember is that paint is like skin that needs to breath and be hydrated. Claybarring the car to clean the clearcoat, and drying with only microfiber towels and a hydrating spray lubricates the drying process and prevents any scratching. Later I plan to do a more extensive machine polishing of the car (I thought I had this done professionally but it turns out the abrasive they used was too light to make a difference and they didn't alter the thickness of the clear coat at all) where I use a compound, polish, and ultra-fine polish the remove most scratches and imperfections, then apply sealant, and then wax. But for now I am happy with the mirror-finish results:
1) Wash with strong detergent to strip all wax
2) Clay-bar the entire car
3) Rinse & finalize wash again
4) Applied Hydrophobic Acrylic Polymer paint sealant to the entire car to fill in imperfections and protect the paint
5) Applied Carnuba wax to the car to get a brilliant glow
6) Used spray wax to remove remaining residue and harden the carnuba
7) Cleaned wheels and calipers by hand
8) Applied tire gel
9) Vacuumed then steam-cleaned the carpets and mats
10) Used specific cleaner for the wood trim, nav screen, and windows
11) Entire leather treatment with water-wet down to remove initial dirt, then used Lexol cleaner, wiped down with damp cloth, then used Lexol conditioner, and finished with another wipe-down of the leather with a microfiber cloth
12) Final corrections to the paint and interior
The important thing to remember is that paint is like skin that needs to breath and be hydrated. Claybarring the car to clean the clearcoat, and drying with only microfiber towels and a hydrating spray lubricates the drying process and prevents any scratching. Later I plan to do a more extensive machine polishing of the car (I thought I had this done professionally but it turns out the abrasive they used was too light to make a difference and they didn't alter the thickness of the clear coat at all) where I use a compound, polish, and ultra-fine polish the remove most scratches and imperfections, then apply sealant, and then wax. But for now I am happy with the mirror-finish results:
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; 07-08-2013 at 03:13 AM.
07-08-2013, 03:22 AM
#439
Senior Member
Today I did a full regiment of detailing on my car as I like to do once a summer, this time I followed the guidelines from AMMO NYC and got the car to a brilliant, mirror-like shine. I've never seen it this clean or shiny before so 3 days of hard work was worth it. I did the following:
1) Wash with strong detergent to strip all wax
2) Clay-bar the entire car
3) Rinse & finalize wash again
4) Applied Hydrophobic Acrylic Polymer paint sealant to the entire car to fill in imperfections and protect the paint
5) Applied Carnuba wax to the car to get a brilliant glow
6) Used spray wax to remove remaining residue and harden the carnuba
7) Cleaned wheels and calipers by hand
8) Applied tire gel
9) Vacuumed then steam-cleaned the carpets and mats
10) Used specific cleaner for the wood trim, nav screen, and windows
11) Entire leather treatment with water-wet down to remove initial dirt, then used Lexol cleaner, wiped down with damp cloth, then used Lexol conditioner, and finished with another wipe-down of the leather with a microfiber cloth
12) Final corrections to the paint and interior
The important thing to remember is that paint is like skin that needs to breath and be hydrated. Claybarring the car to clean the clearcoat, and drying with only microfiber towels and a hydrating spray lubricates the drying process and prevents any scratching. Later I plan to do a more extensive machine polishing of the car (I thought I had this done professionally but it turns out the abrasive they used was too light to make a difference and they didn't alter the thickness of the clear coat at all) where I use a compound, polish, and ultra-fine polish the remove most scratches and imperfections, then apply sealant, and then wax. But for now I am happy with the mirror-finish results:
1) Wash with strong detergent to strip all wax
2) Clay-bar the entire car
3) Rinse & finalize wash again
4) Applied Hydrophobic Acrylic Polymer paint sealant to the entire car to fill in imperfections and protect the paint
5) Applied Carnuba wax to the car to get a brilliant glow
6) Used spray wax to remove remaining residue and harden the carnuba
7) Cleaned wheels and calipers by hand
8) Applied tire gel
9) Vacuumed then steam-cleaned the carpets and mats
10) Used specific cleaner for the wood trim, nav screen, and windows
11) Entire leather treatment with water-wet down to remove initial dirt, then used Lexol cleaner, wiped down with damp cloth, then used Lexol conditioner, and finished with another wipe-down of the leather with a microfiber cloth
12) Final corrections to the paint and interior
The important thing to remember is that paint is like skin that needs to breath and be hydrated. Claybarring the car to clean the clearcoat, and drying with only microfiber towels and a hydrating spray lubricates the drying process and prevents any scratching. Later I plan to do a more extensive machine polishing of the car (I thought I had this done professionally but it turns out the abrasive they used was too light to make a difference and they didn't alter the thickness of the clear coat at all) where I use a compound, polish, and ultra-fine polish the remove most scratches and imperfections, then apply sealant, and then wax. But for now I am happy with the mirror-finish results:
Black is such a hard color to maintain but when properly cared for it looks awesome. Cheers!
07-08-2013, 10:02 AM
#441
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07-09-2013, 01:49 AM
#442
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Beautiful as always man, mirror-black. So satisfying to get a black car to the point where it looks almost blue as it's reflecting the sky. What kind of wax do you use?
I used a Mother's clay bar, followed by some Meguiar's Ultimate Acrylic for sealant, then the Turtle Wax Black Box carnuba blend. For touch-up and dusting I used a microfiber cloth with some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer as a lubricant so I don't micro-scratch the surface.
I used a Mother's clay bar, followed by some Meguiar's Ultimate Acrylic for sealant, then the Turtle Wax Black Box carnuba blend. For touch-up and dusting I used a microfiber cloth with some Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer as a lubricant so I don't micro-scratch the surface.
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; 07-09-2013 at 01:53 AM.
07-09-2013, 10:24 AM
#443
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Wax is only a final coat, everything is in the preparation. I primarily use Swissvax wax cleaners, shampoo and waxes incl. wheel waxes, brushes etc. The final coat you see here is Swisswax Mystery. I previously used Swissvax Concorso then upgraded to Mystery, I may now upgrade to Swissvax Crystal Rock. In addition, I use a host of other cleaners, paint sealants, polishing and cleaning pads etc. etc. and PaintGage FNF Paint Meter to keep an eye on how much paint is left. Have enough material to commence a detailing business
Last edited by pinebaron; 07-09-2013 at 01:42 PM.
07-09-2013, 11:11 PM
#444
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Thanks, I don't want to get anymore off topic but thank you for the answer! I feel the same way, amassing various paint treatments and tools for detailing. It makes the washing so much more time consuming but the end result is amazing! Thanks for introducing me to Swissvax, although they are super expensive they seem to be recognized as one of the best waxes out there.
You're definitely a man who knows how to take car of his car. Cheers!
You're definitely a man who knows how to take car of his car. Cheers!
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; 07-09-2013 at 11:14 PM.
07-11-2013, 07:08 PM
#447
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^ that's one of my next aesthetic changes, I think it's a subtle change that really compliments the W211. Today for my car I dropped my wheel off at Woody's Wheel Works here in Denver to get it straightened, bent the front passenger's side wheel on a pothole and since the foundry that built these wheels burned down, I can't get another one! Ironically, it's the same price to fix as a new one anyway but at least I'll have my car back Tuesday.
@Fila
@Fila
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; 07-11-2013 at 07:11 PM.
07-11-2013, 09:20 PM
#448
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^ that's one of my next aesthetic changes, I think it's a subtle change that really compliments the W211. Today for my car I dropped my wheel off at Woody's Wheel Works here in Denver to get it straightened, bent the front passenger's side wheel on a pothole and since the foundry that built these wheels burned down, I can't get another one! Ironically, it's the same price to fix as a new one anyway but at least I'll have my car back Tuesday.
@Fila
@Fila
I paid $700 for pre-painted E63 OEM spoiler and another $100 at the Dealership paint shop to install it with Polyurethane glue
07-11-2013, 11:58 PM
#449
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I plan to get one from JBSpeed for something in the neighborhood of $150. I will install it with polyurethane glue though probably myself though!
07-12-2013, 05:27 AM
#450
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