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Detailed my GL450.

     
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Detailed my GL450.
Our Obsidian Black GL hasn't been waxed since I bought it so it has been neglected and looking shabby. I gave it a full detail this week which took a couple of days and about 8-9 hrs.

Griot's Garage Clay with Speed Shine
Menzerna PO106FA with green Lake County pad on a Porter Cable 7424
Menzerna FPII with red Lake County pad on a Porter Cable 7424
Pinnacle Sovereign Wax with black Lake County Pad on Porter Cable 7424

I forgot how much I enjoy this type of stuff. The 3D depth to the paint is unreal, the metallic flakes look like they are sitting under 1/4" of clearcoat! Anyways, I took some quick pics today and thought I would share some GL eye candy with you guys.


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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Very nice! Mine has a not so clear coating of sodium chloride right now...
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Very nice!

Mine has a lovely coating of dog snot on the rear windows
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Wow...you did and amazing job! Your GL looks amazing! I hate the midwest winters!! I cant wait to do mine in the spring.
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Oh snap, you have a Switzer 996TT!! I followed the build on his sub 10 sec 1/4 mile 997TT build. Not sure I would go that exreme but holy crap is that thing quick!
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That GL looks HOTT!
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Oh snap, you have a Switzer 996TT!! I followed the build on his sub 10 sec 1/4 mile 997TT build. Not sure I would go that exreme but holy crap is that thing quick!
Yes that 997TT belongs to my best friend...Tym Switzer calls it the Sledgehammer...lol. That thing is a beast. Mine is a little more docile. As it sits in storage right now, its a SPI Level Three. As soon as the weather breaks I will be upgrading the intercoolers, fuel system, and get some Switzer tuning. She is maxed out right now cause of fuel. Here is a pre-cosmetic dyno graph. Again nice GL and collection, we have similar tastes!
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