E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

Mothers 05500 - Fresh Handwaxing for June

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 04:10 PM
  #1  
MB4tronic's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 201
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2008 E550
Mothers 05500 - Fresh Handwaxing for June

Big lots had a nice sale on some of the Mothers products, I picked up the Mothers 05500 California Gold Brazilian Carnauba Cleaner Wax Paste - 12 oz for $5 and decided to try it out. I've been getting regular car washes and using the Meguiars Mist and Wipe detailer spray.. after the work I put into this.. I must say night and day difference in a fresh coat of good wax. The only negative reviews of this wax seem to point to another way more expensive brand called Blitz.

My E550 has ~60K on it the paint has lots of faint scratches when you get up close, other than that I haven't found a single door ding since I've had it.. and I purchased the "door ding protection package" as well.. oh well.

Enjoy some freshly hand waxed Black E550.. took about 3-4hours on/off.






















Overall pretty happy with the outcome for $5.. love big lots.
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 05:49 PM
  #2  
user 823908234's Avatar
Banned
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 285
Likes: 2
From: \
/
Originally Posted by MB4tronic
I haven't found a single door ding since I've had it... and I purchased the "door ding protection package" as well..
Congrats, your "door ding protection package" is working properly.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 06:40 PM
  #3  
sts15's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Princeton NJ
2015 E350 4matic Sport and 2011 C300 4matic sport
How long did it take and did you use a rotating brush or do it all by hand?
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:13 PM
  #4  
MB4tronic's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 201
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
2008 E550
Originally Posted by sts15
How long did it take and did you use a rotating brush or do it all by hand?
Took about 3-4 hours, and lots of sweat.. I did it by hand. I would like to get a three step system since I still feel some rough spots in the paint that I could get out. I'm also looking at the Griots Garage kit on amzn with a nice orbital buffer and some really nice pads.

I was looking at the Turtle Wax Black kit as well, but I read those kits are scams since the color is way beneath the clearcoat and its best to use a really good non-tinted wax.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:53 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE