C63 AMG 507 edition wide arch project
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Almost done.... we still have some bits to do.
wheel alignment, final trims, side decals and wing badges etc.
Can't wait to see the car, but collection has now been delayed till next weekend due to severe adverse weather and I don't want to get it dirty!!!!
will post some pics soon but it seems the server won't allow the uploads???
wheel alignment, final trims, side decals and wing badges etc.
Can't wait to see the car, but collection has now been delayed till next weekend due to severe adverse weather and I don't want to get it dirty!!!!
will post some pics soon but it seems the server won't allow the uploads???
Its collection day
Been up since 3am due to the excitement, can't wait see this finally finished, only slight downside is that the decals have had to be postponed for 2 weeks due paint curing, as the ceramic clearcoat takes a little longer to cure than normal.
Thanks again for all the comments, I'll be back soon with some shiny pics
Been up since 3am due to the excitement, can't wait see this finally finished, only slight downside is that the decals have had to be postponed for 2 weeks due paint curing, as the ceramic clearcoat takes a little longer to cure than normal.
Thanks again for all the comments, I'll be back soon with some shiny pics
OK so here goes.
Collection went as planned, although the weather was not on my side, I was still extremely excited and yet a little nervous to see the car finished, we pulled into the carpark and BOOM!!! there she was, sitting in the brief sunlight and the paintwork glistening with gold flake.
This is the first time I have actually seen the car out in the sun, its only now that I realised just how imposing she looks, the bodywork is absolutely flawless, the extra wide stance of the car combined with the colours really compliment each other in more ways than I thought, the 3 stage pearl makes light bounce off the curves and new body lines.
Now my wallet has been through battle its time for the long drive home, Long in the sense that the M23 was closed so I had to detour via A/B roads. As soon as I pulled away I noticed an immediate difference in the way the car feels, the ride is amazingly smooth and far less crashy than with the stock wheels, this may be due to extra height on the sidewalls combined with 4 inches of extra rubber on the rear, she also turns into the corners much faster with less body roll yet still far smoother than before... I'm so glad I decided to cancel the coilovers as I feel it would have been a waste of cash.. time will tell on that front once I've got used to the way she drives now, but atm I'm very impressed with the way the car sits and drives.
The roads were extremely damp and greasy with puddles washing across the roads like rivers, Powering out of the corners was extremely satisfying, She now feels really sure footed with loads of grip, Into the corners was my first surprise, out of the corners is even more impressive.. it just grips and goes..
Now with any full project where the car has been completely stripped you would expect the odd rattle when put back together?.... Not in this case, the cabin is whisper quiet. road noise has been reduced and there was not a rattle or squeak for 60 miles of typical British roads.
The guys at Golding Barn garage have done an outstanding job with this car... the whole project has been done by hand from start to finish and they have exceeded all my expectations... Thank you Golding Barn Garage for the amazing job you have done and attention to detail in every aspect of this project.
I still have some bits to do to the car, the 507 decals will be fitted in a few months when the Ceramic clearcoat has fully cured, then it will be Ceramic coated to help maintain that Truly amazing paintwork.
Thank you for all the comments and feedback, I've really enjoyed sharing this project with you all, I look forward to meeting you all some car shows and meets in the future.
Sorry about the poor picture quality taken from my Brick of a phone, these pics do not do the car any justice at all, The garage have taken some better Pics of the car and will share those when they send them over...
Collection went as planned, although the weather was not on my side, I was still extremely excited and yet a little nervous to see the car finished, we pulled into the carpark and BOOM!!! there she was, sitting in the brief sunlight and the paintwork glistening with gold flake.
This is the first time I have actually seen the car out in the sun, its only now that I realised just how imposing she looks, the bodywork is absolutely flawless, the extra wide stance of the car combined with the colours really compliment each other in more ways than I thought, the 3 stage pearl makes light bounce off the curves and new body lines.
Now my wallet has been through battle its time for the long drive home, Long in the sense that the M23 was closed so I had to detour via A/B roads. As soon as I pulled away I noticed an immediate difference in the way the car feels, the ride is amazingly smooth and far less crashy than with the stock wheels, this may be due to extra height on the sidewalls combined with 4 inches of extra rubber on the rear, she also turns into the corners much faster with less body roll yet still far smoother than before... I'm so glad I decided to cancel the coilovers as I feel it would have been a waste of cash.. time will tell on that front once I've got used to the way she drives now, but atm I'm very impressed with the way the car sits and drives.
The roads were extremely damp and greasy with puddles washing across the roads like rivers, Powering out of the corners was extremely satisfying, She now feels really sure footed with loads of grip, Into the corners was my first surprise, out of the corners is even more impressive.. it just grips and goes..
Now with any full project where the car has been completely stripped you would expect the odd rattle when put back together?.... Not in this case, the cabin is whisper quiet. road noise has been reduced and there was not a rattle or squeak for 60 miles of typical British roads.
The guys at Golding Barn garage have done an outstanding job with this car... the whole project has been done by hand from start to finish and they have exceeded all my expectations... Thank you Golding Barn Garage for the amazing job you have done and attention to detail in every aspect of this project.
I still have some bits to do to the car, the 507 decals will be fitted in a few months when the Ceramic clearcoat has fully cured, then it will be Ceramic coated to help maintain that Truly amazing paintwork.
Thank you for all the comments and feedback, I've really enjoyed sharing this project with you all, I look forward to meeting you all some car shows and meets in the future.
Sorry about the poor picture quality taken from my Brick of a phone, these pics do not do the car any justice at all, The garage have taken some better Pics of the car and will share those when they send them over...
Me again.... woke this morning eager to get the car properly cleaned... The bodyshop are great but they can't clean a car for toffee..
I love detailing my car as much as driving!! The car isn't going anywhere for a good few weeks as I want the paint to cure fully to help avoid stone chips.
1st up was the Interior detail, its was filthy with bodyshop dust, grease marks etc, the steering wheel and gear knob were in desperate need of a clean too.
The whole process inside took me 4hrs including the upholstery and carpets/mats etc.
Now with inside finished I set about cleaning the outside, This wasn't a wheels off detail due to the paint still being soft and wanting to avoid any accidental damage.
Thankfully I ceramic coated the wheels before they were fitted, this made them an absolute breeze to clean, Mixed up some Citrus Prewash a light spray over each wheel, I used a detail brush for the faces and rinsed off... peachy!!!
Now with the wheels and arches cleaned, its time for the paint.. this was the part I was most excited about, we all have our wash methods, My favourite methods are the 1bm Multi Mitt and Nbm multi mitt, Today I went with the 1bm, filled my detail bucket with Carbon Collective Lusso Shampoo, and 8 Noodle wash mitts and let them soak while the prewash was doing its thing on the paint. Rinsed off and ready to go... 1 mitt per panel to minimise and marring on the soft paint.
1 last rinse down then out with the car blower and my trusted Klin Duo drying towels.
VOILA!!!!!!
I love detailing my car as much as driving!! The car isn't going anywhere for a good few weeks as I want the paint to cure fully to help avoid stone chips.
1st up was the Interior detail, its was filthy with bodyshop dust, grease marks etc, the steering wheel and gear knob were in desperate need of a clean too.
The whole process inside took me 4hrs including the upholstery and carpets/mats etc.
Now with inside finished I set about cleaning the outside, This wasn't a wheels off detail due to the paint still being soft and wanting to avoid any accidental damage.
Thankfully I ceramic coated the wheels before they were fitted, this made them an absolute breeze to clean, Mixed up some Citrus Prewash a light spray over each wheel, I used a detail brush for the faces and rinsed off... peachy!!!
Now with the wheels and arches cleaned, its time for the paint.. this was the part I was most excited about, we all have our wash methods, My favourite methods are the 1bm Multi Mitt and Nbm multi mitt, Today I went with the 1bm, filled my detail bucket with Carbon Collective Lusso Shampoo, and 8 Noodle wash mitts and let them soak while the prewash was doing its thing on the paint. Rinsed off and ready to go... 1 mitt per panel to minimise and marring on the soft paint.
1 last rinse down then out with the car blower and my trusted Klin Duo drying towels.
VOILA!!!!!!
RC1807 said:
Your car looks great.
Why didn't the body shop detail your car?
You shouldn't have to clean their dust out.
cheers matey, Why didn't the body shop detail your car?
You shouldn't have to clean their dust out.
TBH I think its just that the bodyshop aren't equipped for full detailing, they vacuumed it out, but dust will always settle again, I have very high standards and its not something I expected them to do and would have done it again anyway
lufbramatt said:
Awesome result, how it should've looked from the factory, looks wild but without looking like a max power leftover!
I must admit that I did have my own concerns about the project..... there is a fine line between a massive fail or success, getting it right is hard to do, having total confidence in the company your using helps, but this wasn't like just changing wheels or painting it the wrong colour... the wide arch work was my biggest concern. Thanks again for all the comments guys.
I've not really had much chance to do anymore to the car until today as I'm now forced into lockdown. So Now the full detailing has started... I've got at least 2 weeks off so this is getting the works....
Full Engine detail
Full interior leather detox and protect
Machine polish the piano black trims and protect
Wheels off detail to the arches, suspension and protection followed by a Ceramic coat on brake disc,hubs and calipers.
Wheels have already been Coated
Full detox clean to the glass followed by a glass coating.
The only thing I cant do it is a ceramic coat on the paint as its only a few weeks since painted and the decals have yet to be fitted and then some PPF to the lower sections and the arches
Here are some shots of the engine bay detail today.
I've not really had much chance to do anymore to the car until today as I'm now forced into lockdown. So Now the full detailing has started... I've got at least 2 weeks off so this is getting the works....
Full Engine detail
Full interior leather detox and protect
Machine polish the piano black trims and protect
Wheels off detail to the arches, suspension and protection followed by a Ceramic coat on brake disc,hubs and calipers.
Wheels have already been Coated
Full detox clean to the glass followed by a glass coating.
The only thing I cant do it is a ceramic coat on the paint as its only a few weeks since painted and the decals have yet to be fitted and then some PPF to the lower sections and the arches
Here are some shots of the engine bay detail today.
Edited by LeeJV on Friday 27th March 17:45
So Today was the full interior detail.
To start off the car had a good vacuum out before doing anything, then first up on the list was to mask up around the black piano trim so I could polish it to remove the very fine marring.
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Next up, I cut some sponge from one of my medium grade polishing pads to apply the polish. and my chosen polish was Flex Micro Cut/ anti hologram polish, I chose this rather than a glaze like AutoGlym SRP as I wanted a permanent fix.
next up applied the polish, I had to do each panel twice to get a good enough finish that I was happy with, then remove all the tape, and wipe down with some Carpro Eraser. before applying some Gyeon Cancoat for some protection.
Now done with the Piano trims, gave the interior a good vacuum again to remove any dust from the polishing stage and then cleaned the leather with a ColourLock Cleaner, then applied some ColourLock Leather protector to finish. then 1 last vac out before wiping down the plastics with some Citrus APC and then applied some Carpro Pearl at 1/5 for a final finish.
Thanks again for all the comments and interest, today is Wheels off detail to the inner arches and protection
To start off the car had a good vacuum out before doing anything, then first up on the list was to mask up around the black piano trim so I could polish it to remove the very fine marring.
[url]|https://thumbsnap.com/QYhKFBp0[/url]Next up, I cut some sponge from one of my medium grade polishing pads to apply the polish. and my chosen polish was Flex Micro Cut/ anti hologram polish, I chose this rather than a glaze like AutoGlym SRP as I wanted a permanent fix.
next up applied the polish, I had to do each panel twice to get a good enough finish that I was happy with, then remove all the tape, and wipe down with some Carpro Eraser. before applying some Gyeon Cancoat for some protection.
Now done with the Piano trims, gave the interior a good vacuum again to remove any dust from the polishing stage and then cleaned the leather with a ColourLock Cleaner, then applied some ColourLock Leather protector to finish. then 1 last vac out before wiping down the plastics with some Citrus APC and then applied some Carpro Pearl at 1/5 for a final finish.
Thanks again for all the comments and interest, today is Wheels off detail to the inner arches and protection
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