Detailer's Domain: Brings this one back to life - '05 Mercedes SL55
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Detailer's Domain: Brings this one back to life - '05 Mercedes SL55
Subject: 2005 Mercedes SL55 (was a NYC car)
Requirements - get it back to NEW like condition
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z einszett W99
- Wolf's Decon Gel
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's M105 with Surbuf and Griots Orbital
- Sonax 5/5 Fine Abrasive Paste - Microfiber DA Cut Pad - Griots Orbital
- Sonax 3/6 Nano Polish - Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Aquartz
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were autoscrubed, cleaned, and sealed
Products used
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99
Wolf's Decon Gel
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
NanoSkin AutoScrub System
Meg's M105
Sonax Compound 5/5 - Coming Soon
Sonax Nano Polish 3/6 - Coming Soon
Aquartz
Adam's Super VRT
Optimum Metal Polish
Interior
1Z Cockpit
1Z Plastic Deep Cleaner
1Z Leathercare
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner
Griot's 3 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt
Uber No Name MF Towels
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Griot's 3 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Uber Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
Fenix TK35
Brinkmann
Kranzle Pressure Washer
Cam Spray Foam Canon
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Uber Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster
Interior
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6198.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6196.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6190.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6187.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6186.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6183.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6182-1.jpg)
Cleaning up the mats with the Griots 3 inch and brush attachment
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6342.jpg)
Vac
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6343.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6333.jpg)
50/50 shot of the leather - we cleaned them up with 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner - take a look at all the dirt and oils removed.. returning the leather to a "like NEW' look and feel
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6364.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6363.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6357.jpg)
Afters
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6374.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6648.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6664.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6649.jpg)
Exterior
Wash/Decon/Autoscrub/Wheels/Tires/Engine
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6225.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6226.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6227.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6229.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6231.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6233.jpg)
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6236.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6240.jpg)
Engine
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6156-1.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6160-1.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6159-1.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6158-1.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6157-1.jpg)
After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6252.jpg)
Nanoskin Autoscrub
Lubricant prior to the Autoscrub
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6243.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6247.jpg)
Here is what we had in front of us
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6262.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6256.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6266.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6325.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6313.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6170-1.jpg)
Paint Correction
The 50/50 shots will show it all
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6302.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6324.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6321.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6320.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6319.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6312.jpg)
After compounding and polishing we ended up with this
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6331.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6332.jpg)
Pulled the wheels off to do a thorough cleaning - wheel wells cleaned and dressed, brake calipers cleaned and protected, wheel cleaned up and protected
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6383.jpg)
Calipers before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6449.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6451.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6450.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6398.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6394.jpg)
After caliper and wheel wells were taken care of
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6455.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6457.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6456.jpg)
BBS LM's were pretty dirty on the inside
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6388.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6387.jpg)
Sonax Full Effect going to work
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6454.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6402.jpg)
Wheel Woolies for easy cleaning
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6408.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6407.jpg)
Cleaned up and dried - ready for the final touches and sealant
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6417.jpg)
Testing Sonax Polymer Netshield on the BBS LM's
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6461.jpg)
Ready to mount them back on
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6460.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6459.jpg)
Exhaust tips (Optimum Metal Polish and Steel Wool #0000)
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6378.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6172-1.jpg)
After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6380.jpg)
Exterior
Afters
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6638.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6663.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6668.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6667.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6666.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6662.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6661.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6659.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6658.jpg)
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6654.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6646.jpg)
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6643.jpg)
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6640.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6628.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6612.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6606.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6602.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6629.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6647.jpg)
Requirements - get it back to NEW like condition
Exterior
- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam’s All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Washed with 1Z einszett W99
- Wolf's Decon Gel
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Nano Scrub AutoScrub
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Paint Measurement
- Meg's M105 with Surbuf and Griots Orbital
- Sonax 5/5 Fine Abrasive Paste - Microfiber DA Cut Pad - Griots Orbital
- Sonax 3/6 Nano Polish - Uber Green Pad - Griots Orbital
- Aquartz
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Wheel wells were cleaned and dressed
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were autoscrubed, cleaned, and sealed
Products used
Links to products used -
1Z einszett W99
Wolf's Decon Gel
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
NanoSkin AutoScrub System
Meg's M105
Sonax Compound 5/5 - Coming Soon
Sonax Nano Polish 3/6 - Coming Soon
Aquartz
Adam's Super VRT
Optimum Metal Polish
Interior
1Z Cockpit
1Z Plastic Deep Cleaner
1Z Leathercare
Sonax Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner
Griot's 3 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Tools used
Uber Wool Wash Mitt
Uber No Name MF Towels
Griot's 6 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Griot's 3 inch Random Orbital Polisher
Uber Buffing Pads
Defelsko Paint Meter
Fenix TK35
Brinkmann
Kranzle Pressure Washer
Cam Spray Foam Canon
2 Grit Guard Buckets with Caddies
Uber Firehose Nozzle
Metro Air Force Blaster
Interior
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6198.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6196.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6190.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6187.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6186.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6183.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6182-1.jpg)
Cleaning up the mats with the Griots 3 inch and brush attachment
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6342.jpg)
Vac
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6343.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6333.jpg)
50/50 shot of the leather - we cleaned them up with 1Z einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner - take a look at all the dirt and oils removed.. returning the leather to a "like NEW' look and feel
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6364.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6363.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6357.jpg)
Afters
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6374.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6648.jpg)
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Exterior
Wash/Decon/Autoscrub/Wheels/Tires/Engine
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Engine
Before
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6156-1.jpg)
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After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6252.jpg)
Nanoskin Autoscrub
Lubricant prior to the Autoscrub
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Here is what we had in front of us
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Paint Correction
The 50/50 shots will show it all
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After compounding and polishing we ended up with this
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Pulled the wheels off to do a thorough cleaning - wheel wells cleaned and dressed, brake calipers cleaned and protected, wheel cleaned up and protected
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Calipers before
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After caliper and wheel wells were taken care of
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BBS LM's were pretty dirty on the inside
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Sonax Full Effect going to work
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Wheel Woolies for easy cleaning
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Cleaned up and dried - ready for the final touches and sealant
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Testing Sonax Polymer Netshield on the BBS LM's
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Ready to mount them back on
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Exhaust tips (Optimum Metal Polish and Steel Wool #0000)
Before
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![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6172-1.jpg)
After
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/55oakstnorwood/Random%20Detailing%20Shots/Alpesh%20SL55%20Correction/DSC_6380.jpg)
Exterior
Afters
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Not sure what is most impressive, the paint recovery or the wheel/caliper work. ![ugh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/ugh.gif)
Great work either way!
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Great work either way!
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I've always loved the previous-gen SL
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