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Just had the 560 Detailed...
And boy do I see the difference! I haven't had it compounded or polished since I have owned it, but never neglected to protect the paint with wax and a good washing. Consequently, I opted to have it detailed up in Danbury, CT at Gotham Auto Works. One person completes the entire job on a car, and the quality of workmanship is spectacular. Ozoned the car over night, coupled with the shampoo and leather conditioning, she smells like a brand new car.
Anyways, pics after the jump. The rear quarter shot is my personal favorite; the polish on the taillights made me forget how much I hated the faded clear lens for the reverse.
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Very nice.
The best thing about paying for a detail is the lack of effort on your part.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys |
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Thanks; I have been so dang busy lately that I haven't had the time to even vacuum off the floor mats, let alone thoroughly wash it Granted, they did a better job in 16 hours than I could have done in 16 days!
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Don't feel bad. I just had my diesels detailed for the same reason. At least I stay on top of maintenance which is the most important thing. Once they're cleaned up it's easier to keep them that way.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys |
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Wait, we're supposed to wash and wax these things?
Looks great!
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Looks awesome! WTH are those wheels?!
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Matthew McIvor 2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black 2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black 1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray 1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour 1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray 1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k |
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Damm! That does look good. Do you mind divulging how much it cost?
- Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021 2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S |
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Nothing better than getting in a freshly detailed car.
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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue). |
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What? I'm not discounting the quality of a professional like yourself. I appreciate the effort you put into my vehicles and I'm reminded of your awesomeness every time I go out to my driveway.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys |
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Thanks! I'm going to be completely forthright with you... I have not a damn clue as to what these wheels are!
I got them with the car, they are Made in Germany, have a KWA number, but other than that, not ONE manufacturer marking. ET11 and apparently period correct. Fulcrum and Hattie and I discussed them at a GTG once, and we're thinking some kind of Carat wheel, but who knows. Game plan is to acquire money, and then acquire Aero Is with that money
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The full detail, which includes: EXTERIOR: -Citrus based pre-soak -Hand wash and dry. -Clay Bar treatment of all exterior paint including door jams -Extensive Clean, shine and Dress engine bay. -Paint is inspected under extreme light to assess damage. -2 Stages of compounding. -2 Stages of polishing. -Low speed glaze application -Paint is prepped with pre-wax -Paint Sealant applied and hardened overnight -Premium Insulator Wax -Extensive Rim, Tire and Wheel Well Scrub. -Chrome Rims Polished -Extensive headlight and tail light polishing -Dress and protect Tires and Exterior Trim -Wheel Wells and exposed parts are sprayed with rubberized spray -Weather Striping is cleaned, softened and dressed. -Clean and wax door and trunk jams -Exterior Windows are machine polished and cleaned. -Aquapel Hydrophobic Treatment applied to all exterior windows -Interior Windows are hand polished and cleaned. INTERIOR: -Blow out of all pockets, vents, under seats, gauges, etc. -Vacuum all interior Carpet and Upholstery -Shampoo Floor Mats or scrub rubber mats, upholstery and carpet. -All Interior Fabric and Upholstery is treated with dirt and water repellant -Clean all interior panels -Leatherique Treatment applied to all interior leather -Dress and protect all interior panels. -Shine and wax all hard plastic and wood trim. -Interior windows are hand polished and cleaned. -Exterior Windows Cleaned. Was a whopping $350. Now, I know this is an exorbitant price to pay seemingly on aesthetics... But living in the rust belt, and having nil rust as is, I'm protecting my investment. At least, that's how I rationalized it to my wallet And to be completely honest, it isn't something you have to have done all the time; I can do the inbetween work, like hand wash and wax.
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Just in time for Saturdays event, good unexpected timing
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- Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021 2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S |
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Chad, wasn't saying that... Anyway, the SEL looks awesome! but I can't get past those wheels, and why someone would elect to use of them... i see it them and think late 80's early 90's chrysler new yorker
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Matthew McIvor 2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black 2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black 1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray 1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour 1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray 1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k |
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That's sort of my next plan... I haven't done any work to the skins because my intention is to replace the front seats with SEC seats for better support, and transfer my orthopedic bladders over. Slap some Gen II skins in the rear and I should be set. Problem is acquiring a good set of skins from a yard, or selling my soul to get new ones...
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