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    1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

    I recently bought a car from the owner of this old Merc. When I asked what he wanted for it, he said he would like a detailing job on his other car.
    At first, it was ment to be an in/out kind of job, but when i saw the car, I decided to give it a little more, it deserves it.

    -This car has the original paint job, and 220000 kms on it.
    It has been treated well, but it needed some spa treatment. I decided to go with a two-step for it.

    upon delivery (washed the day before by owner)








    Wash process, wheels:
    Rims cleaned with Wheel Brightener 4:1 and spritzed with WB 10:1 while brushing
    Tires cleaned with APC 4:1 -white stripe on tire wall was still brown, so:
    Tires cleaned again with #39
    After cleaning, rims recieved Carpro IronX for iron cut





    Wash process, body:
    Mac 124 Prickbort (body solvent/degreaser)
    Grille/emblems etc. cleaned with APC 10:1
    Entire car foamed with Shampoo Plus via K
    Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
    Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

    1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
    00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50
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    Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

    Wash process, body:
    Mac 124 Prickbort (body solvent/degreaser)
    Grille/emblems etc. cleaned with APC 10:1
    Entire car foamed with Shampoo Plus via K
    Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
    Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

    1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
    00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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    • #3
      Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

      technical issues, stay tuned....
      Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
      Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

      1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
      00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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      • #4
        Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

        Oh, stop teasing!
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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        • #5
          Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

          Haha, Davey.
          Working on it.... Having some photobucket problems, it seems..
          Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
          Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

          1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
          00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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          • #6
            Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

            Ok, i hope this works. going twice:

            Wash process, body:
            Mac 124 Prickbort (body solvent/degreaser)
            Grille/emblems etc. cleaned with APC 10:1
            Entire car foamed with Shampoo Plus via pressure washer
            Hand washed with #62 and Shampoo Plus



            Then, pulled inside.
            Clayed with various claybars and Last Touch 1:1


            inspection:
            Like mentioned, car has the original paintjob (almost 30 years old)
            So it looks better than a lot of 2010 models i have seen lately. However, some swirls and some RIDS







            Driving home after the second day in the garage with this project, this was the weather status all of the sudden..
            Good thing it got sorted out again before the car was done.

            Correction:
            MG and Biltema masking tape
            Makita 9227 rotary buffer
            Solid rotary buffer (for spot pads)
            Chrome was polished with MG all metal polish
            MG #105 via burgundy solo wool and burgundy wool spot pad
            MG #205 via yellow 6,5 soft buff and yellow spot pad some areas speed buffed afterwards with black Lake Country

            Final inspection used for removing dust and inspecting.









            LSP of choice for this one was #21 2,0 Synthetic Sealant
            Final inspection outside done with #135

            Protection/final shots:








            I see i need to work on my photo and documenting skills

            Sorry for the delay, thanks for looking!
            Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
            Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

            1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
            00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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            • #7
              Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

              oh, man. one more pic.
              For where it says "driving home.... weather scenery" -this pic got lost in the mix:
              Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
              Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

              1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
              00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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              • #8
                Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                Absolutely amazing turnaround!!! The final shots of the car look like it's brand new again, and these old Benz's last forever!!

                And did we understand correctly that detailing this car was your payment for taking the other car home with you? Out of curiosity, what was the "other" car you bought with this detail?
                Michael Stoops
                Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                • #9
                  Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                  Wow what a complete turnaround. Looks like the paint belongs on a brand new Benz. Not a 30 year old Benz.
                  Practice doesn't make perfect, the dedication to achieve perfection makes perfect. "Smack"
                  2011 Jet Black 328i Touring
                  2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan

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                  • #10
                    Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                    bookmark.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                      looks brand new!
                      Haven't seen too many white wall tires these days
                      "STRIFE" aka Phil
                      2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe (IP/ aka White) the Toy
                      2011 Subaru Impreza (SWP/ aka White) the DD
                      2017 Subaru Forester (CWP/ aka White) Wifey's

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                      • #12
                        Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                        Great work Joe

                        You gave that Benz a new lease of life!
                        Originally posted by Blueline
                        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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                        • #13
                          Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                          Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
                          Absolutely amazing turnaround!!! The final shots of the car look like it's brand new again, and these old Benz's last forever!!

                          And did we understand correctly that detailing this car was your payment for taking the other car home with you? Out of curiosity, what was the "other" car you bought with this detail?
                          Thanks, Michael.
                          Story is; I overheard a woman talking about taking their old 91 Audi 100 they where about to take to the junkyard.
                          I have seen this car many times, and it does not look al that bad, so I asked her if I could buy it.
                          Her husband came up with the idea that if I could do a quick refresh on the Benz paint, I could have it.
                          I love the 91-97 Aud C4 chassis, so this just had to be done.



                          On the Benz, like mentioned, this was supposed to be quick. (I was thinking one-step #83) -when I saw the potention in this Benz, I had to take it further. Ended up sitting in my garage for a full week.
                          Owner was overjoyed when he got it returned, fun stuff!
                          Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
                          Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

                          1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                          00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                            Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                            Originally posted by STRIFE View Post
                            looks brand new!
                            Haven't seen too many white wall tires these days
                            Thanks!
                            No I do not see a lot of white-wall tires these days.
                            On this car, the owner had switched the rear and front wheels, so the rear tires were brown from the brake dust accumulation
                            from the front wheels (automatic).

                            Two rounds with APC 4:1 and scrubbing did not help all that much, #39 was a saver for this!
                            Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
                            Facebook site http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...12239962147393

                            1996´AUDI S6 AVANT QUATTRO
                            00`S6 tip 92´S4q, 97´S6q, 97´A4q, 02´A4q, 76´ Audi50

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                            • #15
                              Re: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280S paint correction and beyond

                              Excellent work! Paint looks better tban new!

                              My father had this model and colour Benz when I was a boy but I don't remember it looking that good new...

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