Transformer – My C-Class Mercedes restoration project

[PaulVW]

Update Time!

After temporary re-fitting the driver seat I decided to give the car another wash with a mild APC and CG Maxi-Suds 2 solution.




I dried the car and parked it in the garage and inspected the defects. The paint was really very badly faded by the sun and it seems a cat that walked in wet enamel paint ended up on the bonnet at some stage…









I followed the following correction process:
1. Claying
2. Shinex with Menz Power Gloss on Orange Pad
3. Shinex with Menz Power Finish on White Pad
4. G220 with Menz Final Finish on Black Pad
5. G220 with PB Black Hole on Black Pad
6. Topped off with Coli (Bonnet & Roof) and PB Nattys Paste Wax (Sides)

My brand new clay had to work hard…



Some 50/50 shots





…and the finals on the bonnet



Some pics taken outside of the bonnet and roof




Untreated vs treated areas



Reflections




Navigator side before and after







On Saturday I also gave the carpets another clean with my new Samsung 2000W vacuum cleaner and Adams Carpet Cleaner. I also re-fitted the seats.




I also fitted the new MB emblem which I bought from a local scrap yard and treated with some Megs NXT metal polish…