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03-07-2010, 11:12 PM
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A few pics of my '82
Just did a car wash - first since Ive bought the car. No wax or anything else yet...
          Now the big question... What surface treatment and wax regimen to use. I have everything from nufinish to zaino...
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K) 
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03-07-2010, 11:14 PM
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I hope that 300CD has a nice garage to sleep in.
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03-07-2010, 11:26 PM
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That is one nice coupe! Glad to see there are still some real nice ones out there!
I just washed both of mine today, but neither have paint remotely that nice. 
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03-07-2010, 11:52 PM
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I wish my paint looked that good. I hate the failed clearcoat look!
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03-08-2010, 12:57 AM
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Beautiful, you do have bragging rights
 . that is some awsome looking paint.Calif plates, is that an e-bay buy? or did you fly out and drive it back to NJ? If it was originally sold in Calif in 82, should have the blue plates. unless they were damaged, lost or an out of state vehicle. Charlie
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03-08-2010, 05:45 AM
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flew to CA and drove it back - did the route 66 trip. I have the records, it lived in Louisiana at first.
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K)
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03-08-2010, 06:46 AM
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Zaino would be a GREAT choice.
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03-08-2010, 08:17 AM
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Beautiful car; ought to look good for a long time.
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03-08-2010, 11:36 AM
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Very nice.
I use products from Griots. The whole shebang, clay polish and sealant. http://www.griotsgarage.com/p2p/searchResults.do?method=view&search=basic&keyword=paint+sealant&sortby=newArrivals&page=1
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03-08-2010, 12:02 PM
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SO PRETTY!!!! Nice car!
My uncle has an 84 coupe that color, I love that color! Nice Score!
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 1983 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon - 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD 4-Speed(My Car!) 2005 C230 Kompressor 6-Speed Manual
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03-08-2010, 12:11 PM
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Pretty snazzy.
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03-08-2010, 12:19 PM
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clay,cut, then polish or wax.
I use the regular clay bar kit from meguiars, with the quick detail spray as a lubricant, then depending on swirls either a light compound or something a little more aggresive but not too aggressive since I do not have a DA.. then finish it off with a quality wax.. Meg's NXT Tech Wax works pretty good but anything Zymol is the best to use.. pricey but great product
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03-08-2010, 12:58 PM
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The aftermarket chromed bundts gave it away as a CA car. What are the details, miles etc. on it?
I dig the architecturals of the 1.5 story home across the street. Love the front porch. Nice neighborhood!
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03-08-2010, 09:33 PM
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great looking CD... just straighten the hood star
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03-08-2010, 09:46 PM
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It doesn't want to go real straight... Maybe a replacement is in order...
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K)
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