E-Class Winter Prep
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Well since I had the day to myself I thought I'd get in there early with a winter prep and proper tidy up of my E-Class.
The car wasn't overly dirty as was cleaned last week anyway...
Gave the car a covering of Valet Pro Citrus Pre-Wash and left to dwell for a few minutes while i filled the buckets.
I was surprised how little fallout and tar there was on the car. I find it hard to imagine it's been detailed in it's 13 year/106k life but the only area which really dirtied the clay significantly were the lower sills.
The car was then rinsed and dried off. I then polished using Menzerna Medium Cut Polish on a high cut pad via DA. Was recommended this stuff by a good friend of mine and can see why, very easy to use and leaves a great finish.
Actually forgot I had this, Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish so I thought I'd add this into this session. Very nice stuff to work with and left as you'd hope a lovely glossy finish.
For protection I opted for Britemax Extreme Elements sealant and then followed up with a coat of old faithful, Collinite 845. I'll apply a second coat when I next wash the car and that should protect it through the winter.
Here are the results.....
That'll be the last big detail of the year for the E Class but I must admit it comes up brilliantly.
Growing old gracefully!
The car wasn't overly dirty as was cleaned last week anyway...
Gave the car a covering of Valet Pro Citrus Pre-Wash and left to dwell for a few minutes while i filled the buckets.
I was surprised how little fallout and tar there was on the car. I find it hard to imagine it's been detailed in it's 13 year/106k life but the only area which really dirtied the clay significantly were the lower sills.
The car was then rinsed and dried off. I then polished using Menzerna Medium Cut Polish on a high cut pad via DA. Was recommended this stuff by a good friend of mine and can see why, very easy to use and leaves a great finish.
Actually forgot I had this, Chemical Guys Wet Mirror Finish so I thought I'd add this into this session. Very nice stuff to work with and left as you'd hope a lovely glossy finish.
For protection I opted for Britemax Extreme Elements sealant and then followed up with a coat of old faithful, Collinite 845. I'll apply a second coat when I next wash the car and that should protect it through the winter.
Here are the results.....
That'll be the last big detail of the year for the E Class but I must admit it comes up brilliantly.
Growing old gracefully!
Thanks chap, it was a lengthy job but totally worth it. As you say the car simply doesn't look it's age.
What's the Double Speed Wax like by the way? I gave the E another wash and second coat of Collonite yesterday and the sun was shining. Totally rewarded my hard work last week as the finish looks awesome.
Add a cheeky effect to a couple a pictures and looks even better!
What's the Double Speed Wax like by the way? I gave the E another wash and second coat of Collonite yesterday and the sun was shining. Totally rewarded my hard work last week as the finish looks awesome.
Add a cheeky effect to a couple a pictures and looks even better!
I can't fault it (DSW) to be fair. It's as much a sealant as a wax, but it goes on like butter and spreads for miles. It cures quite quickly but you can leave it a good while and it still just 'dusts off' with no real effort. Watching the water bead, pool and float around the glassy metalwork before flying off into the air while you're driving is great. Very durable stuff, too.
Sounds similar to Collinite/Finishkare type waxes whereby they are a wax with sealant type properties. Although Collinite can be a pig to buff if it's applied too thick or left to cake on. Something I learnt the first few times I applied it!
The Extreme Elements Sealant was very easy to use though, spreads easily and buffs off nicely as well. I'm hoping the coat of that plus two layers of wax will see it through until next year.
I'll probably top up with Gyeon Wetcoat or something similar going forward.
The Extreme Elements Sealant was very easy to use though, spreads easily and buffs off nicely as well. I'm hoping the coat of that plus two layers of wax will see it through until next year.
I'll probably top up with Gyeon Wetcoat or something similar going forward.
Alex_225 said:
Sounds similar to Collinite/Finishkare type waxes whereby they are a wax with sealant type properties. Although Collinite can be a pig to buff if it's applied too thick or left to cake on. Something I learnt the first few times I applied it!
The Extreme Elements Sealant was very easy to use though, spreads easily and buffs off nicely as well. I'm hoping the coat of that plus two layers of wax will see it through until next year.
I'll probably top up with Gyeon Wetcoat or something similar going forward.
Yeah DSW is a hybrid and will be pretty similar. It does have a high T1 carnauba content, but is in a synthetic base (i.e. polymer sealant). Best of both worlds, I think. I used to really like WetCoat et al., but I got sick of water spotting and streaks after rain. A 'wax' gives me the same shine, better duarbility and none of the hassle. Be wary of undoing all your hard work by topping it with something like that... Just my opinion.The Extreme Elements Sealant was very easy to use though, spreads easily and buffs off nicely as well. I'm hoping the coat of that plus two layers of wax will see it through until next year.
I'll probably top up with Gyeon Wetcoat or something similar going forward.
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