Meguairs is making this TOO easy!

[Superior Shine]

[Superior Shine]

The above SL55 has less than 10,000 miles on it. While at the dealership for service, somebody parked it where water from a sprinkler landed on it. It got etched with water spots. I fixed it over a year ago and I have been detailing it every two weeks ever since.

[gb387]

Words can't even describe it... That looks GREAT! What did you use? You sure want to put that paint in some trusting hands!

[Elite M.D.]

OMG!!! So sweeet Very nice job man

[Rick]

Superior Shine,
First WOW! Thats very nice. Second I have a question, those etched water spots. I have one on my car that came from a swamp cooler (I know even worse), but I am thinking Arizona and California have close levels of minerals in our water so what exactly did it take to remove the spots?

I was thinking something along the lines of some 2000 or 1500 grit wet sand paper followed by compound power cleaner is what it would take. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[rusty bumper]

Looks like you have another winner Joe!

[Black_Cat]

absolutely beautiful.

what combo of products did you use?

[Vandelete]

Looking Supreme

A very nice done Job...
How long do you usually clean your Car.. I mean in what timeframe are you ready to hit the road with the Mercedes?

[2000]

no fair, you get ALL the COOL cars!!


I'm honnered to see your work!

[Rockpick]

SS,

Yet again, you continue to amaze us with STELLAR results. I would dare say that the finish on that Mercedes is as close to perfect as it could come! Excellent work!

For those of you that haven't visited the Best Write-Up Forum, you need to make a special effort to check out Superior Shine's 'Best Write-Up' winning thread where he did a full-detail on a 745il BMW.

Again, great work SS!

RP

[CHzo6]

Joe :

I just checked out your website, you were a Marine? Where were you out of?

[Superior Shine]

1986 April -July / Parris Island 1st Bat A co. plt 1052,

1986 July - Sept / Camp Lejeune, grunt school then cook school,

1986 Sept - Oct / Camp Pendleton transit barracks

1986 Oct Okinawa Jap. Camp Kinser, 3rd Force Service Support Group, H-S BAT, H-S COMPANY

1986 Jan / Pohang Korea Operation Team Spirit

1987 Oct. MCLB Barstow--

1989 April - Honorable discharge as an E-3

I tried to get back in for desert shield but desert storm happen what seemed like over- night.

I decided to stay out.

I still love my CORPS!

These are the plates on my detail rig -



SEMPER FI

[Superior Shine]

First let me thank everybody for the compliments. I love detailing and this forum gives me the opportunity to share "the passion".


To remove water spots, I first washed the vehicle. Sometimes some spots will come off with a good wash. I then buff the area. I have used everything from wool pads to foam. You will need to diagnose the problem then follow through with the appropriate tools and products.

On this SL 55 I first buffed the area then checked for spots that didn't come out. Those that didn’t come out got sanded with 2000 grit. I then followed the Meguiars system all the way down to topping it off with #20.

I have never completely buffed/polished this SL. I have over the last year buffed and /or polished out various scuffs and scratches.

Lucky for us that this client has a beautiful car, wants it in near perfect condition, and choose us to do it.

Yet another reason why I love my job.

[Glyn RS2]

Awesome car.
Even more awesome finish.
Joe you are an inspiration to us all - showing what can be acheived!

[GSRstilez]

Ahhh!!

Amazing Machine + Amazing Detail = Unbeatable Combination!