GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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Detailing...

OK, I haven't really 'detailed' a car in a very long time. I've done lots of motorcycles, but that isn't the same.

Don't want to hijack the Griot's thread, so I thought I'd ask here. I see that technology has evolved in leaps and bounds from dish soap and carnuba wax so, please:

- Share your experiences with various products, good and bad.

- Post any specific reviews on Zaino, or Griot's, or anything else.

- Any secrets to keeping Obsidian Black looking new?
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaumajet
Any secrets to keeping Obsidian Black looking new?
Tons of elbow grease comes in very handy

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...t=black+swirls

https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/182691-question-gl450-obsidian-black-color.html

http://www.autopia.org
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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Check out the "Ask a professional detailer" thread over in the Detailing and Automotive Care area. Lots of good info there!
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Check out the "Ask a professional detailer" thread over in the Detailing and Automotive Care area. Lots of good info there!
I didn't know we had one, thank you

The n00b.
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