1963 Mercedes-Benz 190C
08-16-2009, 12:04 PM
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My Ride: Bmw 530d 2004
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
. 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
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Befores:
- The beauty:
- Some oxidation:
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
. 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
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Befores:
- The beauty:
- Some oxidation:
08-16-2009, 12:05 PM
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Afters:
- Too bad it started raining:
- Purrs like a cat:
- Beads a bit differently than before:
- Heading back to my whip
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Thanks for watching!
- Antti -
- Too bad it started raining:
- Purrs like a cat:
- Beads a bit differently than before
:- Heading back to my whip
:Thanks for watching!
- Antti -
08-16-2009, 12:20 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
WOW!!! 
That's an incredible turn around! Great work there Anzi!
That's an incredible turn around! Great work there Anzi!
08-16-2009, 12:46 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
WOW!!! great job!!! 
looks like it was repainted
looks like it was repainted
08-16-2009, 06:13 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Nice work. Too bad Hitler isn't around to see it. That is his old car, right?