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Jay@Gleaming Kleen
03-05-2009, 10:08 PM
The owner's wife of this Merc called me and said her husband had this vehicle and obslutley loved it but was too embarrassed to drive it because of the condition it was in.

Owners purchased this car in Hong Kong from new and when they moved back to UK they brought it back with them. This car is 21 years old and has only covered 50,000 miles but it has had a very hard life and been neglected over the years.


INTERIOR
All carpet flooring removed from vehicle and front/rear seating to allow me to thoroughly clean them. All upholstery cleaned with APC and an extractor. Plastic's/Vinyl cleaned with APC
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050569.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050580.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050581.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050584.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050621.jpg

Leather

Build up of dirt between stichings
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050553.jpg

As you can see very grubby
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050620.jpg

All leather cleaned and conditioned with Gliptone. In total I had given them 4 coats of conditioner to get them nice and soft.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050613.jpg

Fronts seats were showing signs of cracking and badly faded so were reconditioned

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050641.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050634.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050635.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050636.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050655.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050653.jpg

Brite work polished up using Brillant metal polishes.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050574.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050575.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050576.jpg

Interior complete
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050656.jpg

BOOT
The boot was given a thorough vacuum and upholstery cleaned also
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050592.jpg

Spare wheel removed and cleaned and given a coat of Zaino AIO for protection and dressed with Swissvax Pneu
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050595.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050597.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050598.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050600.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050601.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050602.jpg

CONVERTIBLE TOP
Hard Top was corrected then removed to enable me to throughly clean the soft tipRenovo soft top reviver was applied by brush and left to dry for 3 hours and then treated with 303 Fabric Guard. Plastic windows cleaned and protected using Swissvax Vinyl Clear set
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050609.jpg

The 50/50 below shows the rightside of plastic window restored
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050605.jpg

Plastic wax being applied
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050608.jpg

Convertible top compartment vacuumed, cleaned and then dressed with 303 Aerospace Protectant
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050573.jpg

Short Vid of 303 Fabric Guard in action
YouTube - 303 Fabric Guard (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CWKqgfPq1g)

EXTERIOR
Vehicle certainly seen better days
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050401.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050403.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050402.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050406.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050408.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050413.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050405.jpg

I started first by cleaning up all the panel gaps, door shuts, badges and crevices with G101
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050448.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050453.jpg

20 years worth of grime and grease cleaned using cotton swabs and degreaser and alot of patience
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050454.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050461.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050455.jpg

Vehicle was then foamed twice with a strong mix of degreaser and then washed twice to remove the build up of grime. After washing the car I then spent a good time claying the car using Sonus Grey as paintwork was rough like sand paper.

Paint readings were then taken which were showing readings of 110-130 throughout the entire vehicle. Whilst taking readings i found several panel edges had strike through.

After trying several combos I settled on using Megs 105 on a Megs Cutting pad knock back the heavy oxidation and defects. This was then followed up with Menz 3.02 and then 85rd.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050484.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050527.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050528.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050515.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050550.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050503.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050506.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050496.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050500.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050560.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050563.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050544.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050548.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050557.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050558.jpg

Tight area's cut in by hand or by using 4in pad
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050532.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050525.jpg

Before
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050522.jpg

After
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050523.jpg

Vehicle was then given a IPA wipedown and given a coat oF Zaino Z3. Two coats of Swissvax Divine were also applied over 2 days
YouTube - Swissvax Divine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74QxGgo2AUc)

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050750.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050630.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050740.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050731.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050735.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050672.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050695.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050705.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050744.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050646.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050747.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050761.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050668.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050681.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t251/JAYPLAY28/mERC%20SL300/P1050667.jpg
Total work time just over 50 hours

Thanks for looking
sailorbaz
04-05-2009, 01:58 AM
That is a GREAT advert for you mate, that is some job. Just shows you, alot of people 50 hours ago would have just painted that car.

Can't believe how well the interior come up and would loved to have seem the look on the old fellas face when he come home to find his old Merc looking right out of the box again.

Well done mate!
Mark CSL
04-05-2009, 12:35 PM
Well done Jay that looks fantastic after you were finished :thumbs:

The leather looks great First Class Job :beer:
glendog74
05-05-2009, 03:59 PM
Blimey! Brought back from the dead! It's a shame some owners let cars get into that state in the first place though...
karbonkid
05-05-2009, 06:28 PM
Unbelievably unbelievable!!! I may considered not cleaning the CSL for 10+ years & then get you to clean it, so I can get that WOW factor! Keep up the superb work. Best value for money as its gotta be worth at least £3k+ more..:thumbs: