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Here's mine, a 2018 S560L4 one without the AMG styling. Had a hard time trying to make the Anthracite Blue colour show properly; it's much more gray than it appears in the pictures. Also, no paint correction's done as of yet, I am not sure whether I want to have it wrapped first or if a ceramic coating would suffice.
Finally, not in love with the 18 rims, the tires are too thick looking for this car, but I am not planning to replace the rims soon.
I don't have ANY friends......much less one with a MB
Well I do (have friends) but almost all of them prefer to own more practical cars instead. But when it's road-trip time, guess whose car we are definitely taking (not that I mind halving or even quartering fuel costs)!
Well I do (have friends) but almost all of them prefer to own more practical cars instead. But when it's road-trip time, guess whose car we are definitely taking (not that I mind halving or even quartering fuel costs)!
Hmmmm. I can't even imagine a road trip with friends much less friends. Enjoy that S class
I'm having a 2018 S560 delivered next week in the same color. I was just wondering what you think about it after owning it for a bit. I'm just a little worried about maintenance. I've never even seen the color in person, but it had all the options I wanted, so figured I'd take a shot. Just curious what options you have and how much you paid. Did you get the extended warranty? I did even though there is so much controversy about them.
Originally Posted by kanate
Got our CPO 2018 S560 with very low miles a few days ago. Love the color. designo Allanite Grey Magno.
I'm having a 2018 S560 delivered next week in the same color. I was just wondering what you think about it after owning it for a bit. I'm just a little worried about maintenance. I've never even seen the color in person, but it had all the options I wanted, so figured I'd take a shot. Just curious what options you have and how much you paid. Did you get the extended warranty? I did even though there is so much controversy about them.
I love the color. The paint is actually very tough. No special maintenance. Keep in mind to not wax or clay it and don’t use shampoo that has wax in it. Very easy to clean. Fine scratches are hard to see. Look nice still even when super dirty. You will learn to live with dings and chips; cannot do much with those.
I paid $78k for it with 24k miles. Premium 1 package, AMG sport, rims, HUD, driver assistance, rear seat package, designo wood, exclusive Nappa, exclusive trim. Full retail of $125k.
Also got extended CPO warranty for 2 more years for $3850
The paint is actually very tough. No special maintenance. Keep in mind to not wax or clay it and don’t use shampoo that has wax in it. Very easy to clean. Fine scratches are hard to see.
Sorry, could you qualify that? Why not use wax (or clay it if you are going to polish and ceramic coat it)? I am not trying to be argumentative or anything, but it strikes me as really unusual to not protect the clear coat in any way.
BTW, I've used Swissvax wax on mine with a layer of Blacklight underneath and it worked wonders (until I got it coated couple of weeks ago).
Last edited by Quenthel; Sep 16, 2021 at 09:06 AM.
Sorry, could you qualify that? Why not use wax (or clay it if you are going to polish and ceramic coat it)? I am not trying to be argumentative or anything, but it strikes me as really unusual to not protect the clear coat in any way.
BTW, I've used Swissvax wax on mine with a layer of Blacklight underneath and it worked wonders (until I got it coated couple of weeks ago).
You are aware he is talking about a matte paint / clearcoat, correct?
Waxes (and certainly polishes) ruin the finish by making it shine. I do believe there may some new (rare) ceramic coatings that’s are compatible, but in general the matte paints are to be left alone.
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