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SLS/R197/C197 AMG: matte SLS AMG & Dr. Beasley's

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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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matte SLS AMG & Dr. Beasley's

First off, I loved the Dr. Beasley's packaging! Clean, simple, classic. Second, was the ease of use! I have a SLS AMG with the designo Magno Alanite Grey matte finish and it was SIMPLE to apply. Third, the car looked spectacular! I have attached several pics and it just in no way does it justice. I ordered the matte sealant, final finish, wheels cleanser and seal. Thanks again to Dr. Beasley's for the free sample of the tire conditioner, another classy move!

I "cleaned" the car and wheels with brand new micro fibers and 50/50 mix water and alcohol to remove any oils. I used a misting bottle to apply a perfect even coat of water on the finish. (see sealant instructions). I used a yellow foam applicator, applied in strokes in circles, back and forth and up and down to insure maximum coverage. I did each section one at a time and broke the hood into 3 sections. I felt I probably used more sealant then recommended but, there was no streaking at all. You could tell there was product being applied as it felt and looked like a pretty transparent/very light hand lotion.

The paint came out PERFECT! I will be keeping an eye out on the long term durability as I will drive the car often. If you have a matte finish on your SLS, give Dr. Beasley's a try.


















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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 11:36 PM
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As I mentioned, I was going to keep an eye out on the durability of the matte Paint Sealant over time. Well it got it's first test already!

Took the Mrs. on an over-niter, valeted the car at the hotel and sure enough next morning it got sprinklered! We all know how bad that can be. Plus, I had to let it sit and bake in the sun for 5 hours while I played golf. So after a hour dive home, it was time to test out the Matte Final Finish.













Game, Set, Match... as in water spots were no match for Dr. Beasley's. What you see in the photo's is ONE wipe. Off they went. Nice!!
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 12:13 AM
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Old May 10, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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We all know how bad that can be. Plus, I had to let it sit and bake in the sun for 5 hours while I played golf.

Yes we all do!
Ouch!
Glad it worked out though. Car looks killer.
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So much for Sunny Southern California and my convertible plans.... The News will tell ya that we are getting all this rain because of the drought you know...
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