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Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-08-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Good deal, glad it turned out well... always nice...

Good deal, glad it turned out well... always nice when a recommendation helps.

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-05-2004, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,465
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I couldn't find any explanation of the technology...

I couldn't find any explanation of the technology in the products, and any reason why I should try them..

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-01-2004, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,500
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I don't like the heavy, waffle synthetic stuff,...

I don't like the heavy, waffle synthetic stuff, you can't launder it. I got one of the microfiber, and it's thin, washable, and washing expands the fibers and keeps the water repellancy.

I think...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-01-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,323
Posted By Greg Elmassian
In most cases, my understanding is that if there...

In most cases, my understanding is that if there is no special, optional leather trim package, everything else is mb-tex. I called MB customer service to determine it on my car, 03SL Designo. The...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-30-2004, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,067
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I'm pretty sure the tan bottle stuff was their...

I'm pretty sure the tan bottle stuff was their professional line, and then they started putting it in auto stores. Definitely better stuff if you use all the steps.

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-30-2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I think the coating on the wood is polyurethane,...

I think the coating on the wood is polyurethane, in my opinion, a acrylic-based wax is better than a carnuba wax for this finish.

I use Klasse, works great. Comes in cleaner wax (chemical only no...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,666
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Lots of people have had problems. My experience...

Lots of people have had problems. My experience that that the MAF is touchy, and you must be carefule about over oiling the filter. In my opinion, there is a very fine line between over and under...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 06-30-2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,529
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Lots of people have had problems. My experience...

Lots of people have had problems. My experience that that the MAF is touchy, and you must be carefule about over oiling the filter. In my opinion, there is a very fine line between over and under...
Forum: Tech Help 06-30-2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,991
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Put anti-sieze on your bolts (threads and mating...

Put anti-sieze on your bolts (threads and mating surface with wheel)... torque them 5 lbs or so less.

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-28-2004, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,067
Posted By Greg Elmassian
If you believe that multiple coats of wax built...

If you believe that multiple coats of wax built up will give you more gloss, depth of color etc. (which most people do), then a 1 step can never equal the multi step, because the cleaner wax cannot...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-27-2004, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I hear what you are saying. I was under the...

I hear what you are saying.

I was under the impression that all he needed to do was get the wax off the rubber, thus my suggestion.

I have had success doing this with a number of protectants,...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-27-2004, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Question: On your own car, if you got some...

Question:

On your own car, if you got some wax on the rubber trim, would you put a dye on the trim (painting it), and thus leaving the wax and now the dye on your rubber trim

OR

Try to...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-25-2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I'd surely rather clean the stuff off, rather...

I'd surely rather clean the stuff off, rather than leave it on, and try to dye it black...

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 06-25-2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 971
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I believe that any cotton filter of quality can...

I believe that any cotton filter of quality can be made to work without fouling the maf... BUT, I also believe that the filter has to be almost dry to achieve this... and then, they do not filter...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-16-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Good thing you are laughing.... the prices on the...

Good thing you are laughing.... the prices on the stuff make me cry! :D

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 05-31-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Sure... You could also hydraulic a piston,...

Sure...

You could also hydraulic a piston, or burn yourself up.

I'd try starting fluid in a spray can and stand back!

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-29-2004, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Greg Elmassian
You need a protectant with a bit more cleaner in...

You need a protectant with a bit more cleaner in it... try the brand new meguiars protectant, that is in the bottle that looks like their new wax, the nxt stuff...

This stuff works well, and only...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-28-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,471
Posted By Greg Elmassian
Vinegar, or some other mild acid... Or you...

Vinegar, or some other mild acid...

Or you could use CLR which is phosphoric acid... Muriatic acid, which is pool acid (weak form of hydorchloric acid) or lime away..

Greg
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-27-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,125
Posted By Greg Elmassian
rubbing compound is very abrasive... it should...

rubbing compound is very abrasive... it should make quick work of your clear coat.... then the paint will go even quicker...

you should be using a cleaner wax at most.

If you have oily...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-25-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,579
Posted By Greg Elmassian
The Klasse all-in-one wax is a non-abrasive,...

The Klasse all-in-one wax is a non-abrasive, chemical cleaner wax.

I clayed first (mother's clay is yellow, and used mother''s detailer as a lubricant).

I used megs #7 with orbital, then AIO,...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2004, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By Greg Elmassian
the alldatadiy people do not have any mercedes...

the alldatadiy people do not have any mercedes for 2003 or 04.... too bad...

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2004, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By Greg Elmassian
That's what I was looking for, the alldatadiy ...

That's what I was looking for, the alldatadiy site has TSB's... does the other site have them steve?

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 05-23-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By Greg Elmassian
other than manuals, what else is there on the...

other than manuals, what else is there on the site?

a one day marathon sounds good

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By Greg Elmassian
The last time I rode on your car I noticed the...

The last time I rode on your car I noticed the following:

A squeeking and creaking in the front end when hitting bumps.

An erratic idle, it hunts up and down sometimes after a long drive, and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-20-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,372
Posted By Greg Elmassian
could it be your kickdown switch? Greg

could it be your kickdown switch?

Greg
Forum: Tech Help 05-19-2004, 07:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,433
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I hit the ec button all the time, when the top is...

I hit the ec button all the time, when the top is down of course... also hit it before I slide in the garage, dries out the evap core, no smell... greg 2003 SL
Forum: Detailing and Interior 05-16-2004, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,472
Posted By Greg Elmassian
I would wash them first, brake dust is pretty...

I would wash them first, brake dust is pretty abrasive in my opinion (remember it's designed to have a high friction factor)

I wax my wheels, reaching through the rims..

Greg
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