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Today I had a priviledge to detail a real oldie: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 190C.
Well, actually "detail" or even "polish" are not the right words to describe the process, but maybe "enhance" would give a right image of what I managed to do. I hadn't polished this old car ever before (single stage paint), and I wanted to be extra careful. So, the result was that I couldn't get any of those deep scratches and swirls out that have been generated during years and years of use, but the most of oxidation is gone now, and the color became darker and maybe a bit shinier too :thumbsup:. The car would need a wet sand and/or repaint to get rid of scratches. Besides, the intention was to see what can be done with polishing... The paint really has seen some rough days, and there were few spots that have been fixed and repainted. This car doesn't live for museum though, but for everyday driving during summertime! The process was: 1) Pre-wash - Korrek Lensitil BR Solvent Wash Spray - Bilt-Hamber Autofoam 2) Wash - Turtle Wax Big Orange - Two bucket method + Mother's Sheepskin Mitts + sponges 3) Claying - Zaino Z-18 clay - Turtle Wax Big Orange as lubricant - No need for full car claying though 4) Polish - Lake Country CCA White pad + Menzerna PO106FA 5) Wax - Autoglym Super Resin Polish - Collinite 915 6) Tires - Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing ----------------------------------------------------------------- Befores: - The beauty: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07111.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07114.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07118.jpg - Some oxidation: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07123.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07131.jpg |
During:
- Preparing for a test shoot: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07137.jpg - The result: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07139.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07145.jpg - Half of trunk lid done: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07149.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07153.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07156.jpg - The roof: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07161.jpg - Left front fender: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07163.jpg |
Afters:
https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07170.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07176.jpg - Too bad it started raining: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07181.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07182.jpg - Purrs like a cat: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07185.jpg - Beads a bit differently than before :thumbsup:: https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07189.jpg https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07192.jpg - Heading back to my whip :lol: : https://i469.photobucket.com/albums/...C/DSC07198.jpg Thanks for watching! - Antti - |
WOW!!! :wow:
That's an incredible turn around! Great work there Anzi! |
WOW!!! great job!!! :clap: looks like it was repainted :thumbsup:
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Simply amazing! :wow:
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great job removing all that oxidation and dead paint.
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Great job. That car is a classic. You've brought the true look back. Well done!
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Another top notch job from Anzafin. :clap: :notworthy:
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Nice work. Too bad Hitler isn't around to see it. That is his old car, right? :lol:
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='978716' date='Aug 16 2009, 10:13 PM
Nice work. Too bad Hitler isn't around to see it. That is his old car. right? :lol:
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Beautiful result Antti! :thumbsup:
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Great job Antti!
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holy crap! you brought that paint back from the dead
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That car is a work horse and still runs. How did you find it, Anzafin?
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='979025' date='Aug 17 2009, 09:50 AM
That car is a work horse and still runs. How did you find it, Anzafin?
He's real Merc man :lol:. |
Great work Antti! :notworthy:
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Very nice!!!
Tonymac |
Thats great work. Love to see giving shine back to an old car!
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Very nice work Antti, you made it look like a new car!! Amazing.
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Too early for Hitler jokes? I guess I'll stick with Michael Jackson. :lol:
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='979511' date='Aug 17 2009, 09:05 PM
Too early for Hitler jokes? I guess I'll stick with Michael Jackson. :lol:
Hitler's EV dilemma |
Golden hands :)
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Who said Mercedes can't bring you pleasure? ;)
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='979596' date='Aug 17 2009, 02:15 PM
I think it's not. Only that nobody got that because everybody knows Hitler wanted Tesla!
Hitler's EV dilemma |
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='978716' date='Aug 16 2009, 07:13 PM
Nice work. Too bad Hitler isn't around to see it. That is his old car, right? :lol:
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All there is to say is WOW!!!
Does this bring back memories for me. My father bought his first Mercedes, a 190D, in 1962, when I was too young to really remember but it was the same body as this. He stuck with diesels for three more model changes and put upwards of 200,000 on every one. Congrats on a job well done. As an aside, CWS530, you are a true wit and you never fail to crack me up. |
WOW :lol:
i believe your words to me once were "i am no expert" but i think your results are saying something different |
Originally Posted by slm6715' post='988727' date='Aug 26 2009, 05:53 AM
WOW :lol:
i believe your words to me once were "i am no expert" but i think your results are saying something different |
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