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Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-02-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By ytown
The Meguiars Show Car Polish #7 first and the...

The Meguiars Show Car Polish #7 first and the Gold Class applied second is a big time winner on black cars in particular.

I used this combo on my 1979 Black Corvette with the original paint and...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-25-2002, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,084
Posted By ytown
Help for painting under the hood...

I need some help with underhood painting. My car is a 1974 450SL and it is the light silver/grey of the time period. The car is in awesome condition except under the hood. I tried to clean off all...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-09-2002, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By ytown
Good point sbr... Vinylex is not that great...

Good point sbr...

Vinylex is not that great of a cleaner. I will use a good all purpose cleaner first and then follow-up with Vinylex. Then it seems the more I use Vinylex the better the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-08-2002, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By ytown
myc240 Without a doubt, the BEST product on...

myc240

Without a doubt, the BEST product on the market for the dash and MB Tex is Vinylex (in a sky blue bottle) around here I find it at PEP Boys. It's made by Lexol. It will make the dash and...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-04-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By ytown
I am a HUGE fan of Meguiars but hate their 3 step...

I am a HUGE fan of Meguiars but hate their 3 step process.

Try my old stand by.......you'll get much better results and much less work.

After you wash your ML... Apply Meguiars CleanerWax...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-04-2002, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By ytown
ColumbusMick... I am in Youngstown, Ohio so...

ColumbusMick...

I am in Youngstown, Ohio so I am living with the same heat and extreme high humidity that you are in.

I agree with what everyone else above has said...

I prefer the early...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-04-2002, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By ytown
IF...notice the big "IF" your car is properly...

IF...notice the big "IF" your car is properly preped for Gold Class you can do the entire care and then go back and buff it off.

In general that is not how I would do it.....I break my car down...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2002, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,761
Posted By ytown
Which oil in a 1974 450 SL???

I just wanted everyone's opinion of which oil to use in my 1974 450 SL with soon to be 100,000 miles?

I live in NE Ohio.

The car is only driven on nice evenings and weekends.

I have read...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-22-2002, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,998
Posted By ytown
Questions for Meguiar's Mike....

Mike,

First off, welcome aboard! You bring a lot of experience to this group.

I am a huge fan of Meguiar's. I am a big believer in the Cleaner-Wax first step (sometimes twice) followed by...
Forum: Tech Help 06-18-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By ytown
I found this post via the "search" mode... I...

I found this post via the "search" mode...

I noticed tonight that my 1974 450SL has the exact same problem. My car will leak gas when I drive it or rev the engine, but does not leak gas when it...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-14-2002, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,276
Posted By ytown
On thewaxtest.com test, how did they prep...

On thewaxtest.com test, how did they prep Meguiars Gold Class?

I have not seen the latest test results, however the tests I have seen will show that every "step" is taken on the Zaino but when it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-10-2002, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,980
Posted By ytown
My 74 450SL also tends to run a little on the hot...

My 74 450SL also tends to run a little on the hot side too.

I am using the Water Wetter and I think it does help.

The 450SL does seem to run hot. I have always heard that.

Mike
Forum: Tech Help 06-09-2002, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By ytown
You won't believe what happened.....I called all...

You won't believe what happened.....I called all the Dealers between Cleveland and Pittsburgh...they were all either closed or did not have them..... However, a local Ex Head Mercedes Tech who opened...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-08-2002, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 814
Posted By ytown
If I understand your question....I would use...

If I understand your question....I would use Mother's Back to Black on your black or dark grey trim. It is one of the few non-Meguiars proucts I use. I think it works the best.

Just keep working...
Forum: Tech Help 06-08-2002, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By ytown
Yepper.....it looks like you are right. I took...

Yepper.....it looks like you are right. I took the valve cover off and the two end pieces are broke. (the middle 3 look perfect)

So.......now I only hope the local Benz dealer (who I am NOT a...
Forum: Tech Help 06-08-2002, 12:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By ytown
tapping under valve cover (passenger side)

On my 450 SL (99,000 miles) I had a moderate oil leak, I just replaced my valve cover gaskets on both sides and what a big difference on the oil leak....just about all gone.

My question is that...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-06-2002, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,276
Posted By ytown
I use the Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax. I have...

I use the Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax. I have had such awesome results with it since 1998, that I haven't seen a reason to switch....People always say: "Wow...How do you make your car look wet?"...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-20-2002, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,276
Posted By ytown
These guys that do the wax tests mean well,...

These guys that do the wax tests mean well, however I have yet to see the correct application and products used in the Meguiars tests.....I was one of the first 10 or so to ever post on this Forum...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2002, 12:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By ytown
Lightbulb Improved 450 SL "warm" starts!!!!

Just a comment on the old problem of 450 SL "warm" starts....vapor lock.....etc.

A friend told me to give the car some gas or "rev" the engine as I turn the key and the motor off....and then when...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2002, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By ytown
Question 450 SL - Valve cover seals

Is changing the valve cover seals on a 1974 450 SL a difficult job?

I have only done one other valve cover seal job myself....it was on my 1966 Mustang and it was easy.

Last (probably dumb)...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-05-2002, 11:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,377
Posted By ytown
ArmorAll (not sure how to spell it...)is not good...

ArmorAll (not sure how to spell it...)is not good for your vinyl dash or seats or tires for that matter.

Although I do think the Meguiars product is ok (I use mostly 95% Meguiars detailing...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-14-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,578
Posted By ytown
Suginami.....you just hit the nail on the head! ...

Suginami.....you just hit the nail on the head!

I know (maybe you will agree on your car too) that the more I used Meguiars Gold Class on my Smoke Silver 300E the wetter it looked. So something...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-14-2002, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,578
Posted By ytown
I have been using Meguiars Gold Class Wax since...

I have been using Meguiars Gold Class Wax since it first came out about 4 years ago. Overall I have had great results with it. On the Smoke Silver 300E I use to own, it made the car look like it...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-11-2002, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,541
Posted By ytown
White window decal "quiz".....

I am trying to do some research on the white decal that is on the front windshield of the passenger side and would like some imput form all of you....

Here is what I know so far:

These decals...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-11-2002, 12:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By ytown
How much would a set of OEM mats for a 74 450SL...

How much would a set of OEM mats for a 74 450SL cost at the dealership? A couple of the posts commented on this....I was just wondering what they would charge.....BTW, we have a very poor local...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-08-2002, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,721
Posted By ytown
Thanks John.... I should have been more...

Thanks John....

I should have been more exact in what I was saying in regards to AMG "add-ons". I was talking about the AMG add ons that people did on their own....I use to say I never saw a...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-07-2002, 10:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,721
Posted By ytown
This has been a good post. I agree with...

This has been a good post. I agree with everything everyone above has said about MB Tex and Leather. I prefer the MB Tex because like someone else has said it wears like iron.

One other little...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-25-2002, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,121
Posted By ytown
To add to what Ethan said....I also would take...

To add to what Ethan said....I also would take some red shop rags and spray some Gunk (purchase at an auto parts store) onto the red rags and wipe down each item you want to clean...I also do this in...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-25-2002, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By ytown
Lexol

I am a huge fan of the Lexol products.

There is 3 different Leather products.....a cleaner....a conditioner type product and another product that will not darken light colored leather.

As for...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-25-2002, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,570
Posted By ytown
Answers on detailing a 124

I hope I can help with your questions on your 124. I use to have a 1986 300E that I showed in national competition, the 124 is a great car.

My opinion on the wax is to first use Meguiars Cleaner...
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