Few questions from a newbie
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2007 GL450 Capri Blue
Few questions from a newbie
Just ordered a GL450 this week (1st Mercedes ever). Capri Blue, Black Leather/Walnut, Appearance, Lighting, Premium, and Sunroof (also Ipod integration and trailer hitch).
Couple of questions:
1) How many watts is the Harmon Kardon logic 7 system?
2) Is premium gas required?
3) What commonly available wax is recommended for a brand new vehicle this color?
4) How do you keep that fancy key from getting all scratched up in your pocket.
I'll have more questions between now and September when it arrives, I'm sure.
Thanks!
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Couple of questions:
1) How many watts is the Harmon Kardon logic 7 system?
2) Is premium gas required?
3) What commonly available wax is recommended for a brand new vehicle this color?
4) How do you keep that fancy key from getting all scratched up in your pocket.
I'll have more questions between now and September when it arrives, I'm sure.
Thanks!
Bax
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Thanks for the answers. I looked in the detailing threads and my head started spinning with all the wax choices. Sometimes I read for 20 minutes then realized the wax in question was for restoring paint.
Sometimes I would read about a brand and be convinced it was good - only to find out it involved 6 different steps with 6 different products.
I'm just a simple guy looking for a single-step process that's going to produce a great shine for new paint. Carnuba? Wax vs Sealant? Any advice?
Sometimes I would read about a brand and be convinced it was good - only to find out it involved 6 different steps with 6 different products.
I'm just a simple guy looking for a single-step process that's going to produce a great shine for new paint. Carnuba? Wax vs Sealant? Any advice?
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I don't have a GL in Capri Blue but will order one in black soon. I had a brilliant black Audi A6 for 108,000 miles that I "waxed" with Zaino produces and looked brand new upon trade in. People kept asking "why are you getting rid of that car?" I highly recommend their products from delivery day to trade in. It requires some dedication to use their stuff (time and money). Start asking around for how to use Zaino or just read up on their website.
www.zainobros.com
I don't have a GL in Capri Blue but will order one in black soon. I had a brilliant black Audi A6 for 108,000 miles that I "waxed" with Zaino produces and looked brand new upon trade in. People kept asking "why are you getting rid of that car?" I highly recommend their products from delivery day to trade in. It requires some dedication to use their stuff (time and money). Start asking around for how to use Zaino or just read up on their website.
www.zainobros.com
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Thanks, I'll try the Zaino.
Here's a question I can't figure out. How is it that you can order the R55 appearance package and get 19" wheels, stainless skid plates and roof rack crossbars for $1100 (this is what I ordered). And what eaxtly are the crossbars for?
BUT, if you order the optional 19" wheels alone, they appear to be the exact same wheel but the wheels alone cost $1996?? Is there a mistake on the MBUSA websight? You can see pics of these in the "build your own" section and click "details" by the R55 package and also on the options page (the 19" wheel option).
I've got about a week to change my order if i missed something or if the site is wrong.
Bax
Here's a question I can't figure out. How is it that you can order the R55 appearance package and get 19" wheels, stainless skid plates and roof rack crossbars for $1100 (this is what I ordered). And what eaxtly are the crossbars for?
BUT, if you order the optional 19" wheels alone, they appear to be the exact same wheel but the wheels alone cost $1996?? Is there a mistake on the MBUSA websight? You can see pics of these in the "build your own" section and click "details" by the R55 package and also on the options page (the 19" wheel option).
I've got about a week to change my order if i missed something or if the site is wrong.
Bax
