26-11-2010, 07:26 PM
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07-12-2010, 08:15 AM
Thanks Audioholic & Lambchop
Unfortunately this project is "on hold" for a while as we are moving house. I have 89 boxes to unpack and progress is slow
At least all my tools are out of storage and I can't wait to foam this fukcer with my 6 month old unused foam lance
Hopefully my garage will be sorted out by this weekend so that I can finish off the Merc before new year...
Unfortunately this project is "on hold" for a while as we are moving house. I have 89 boxes to unpack and progress is slow
At least all my tools are out of storage and I can't wait to foam this fukcer with my 6 month old unused foam lance
Hopefully my garage will be sorted out by this weekend so that I can finish off the Merc before new year...
06-03-2011, 01:15 PM
OK, so with the opening of our new business this project has been delayed like a govermunt funded electric car project
However, the Merc was put to great use with various polish and paint product demos. The past 2 weekends I managed to get some time to finish off the car as I want to start using it now.
Progress since the last update:
Engine service (oil, filters, spark plugs)
Gearbox oil & filter changed (big job!)
Rooflining, rear headrests, parcel shelf & c-pillar trim replaced
Interior assembled
Bumpers & mirrors resprayed
Lights fitted
Yesterday I gave the car a final once over with Menz FF and my new G220V2.
I also tried different LSP's on different parts as I want to test the durability of the different products:
Bonnet: Poorboys black hole topped off with Collinite 845
Roof & Doors: Menz Powerlock Sealant
Boot: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant
Here are some final pics. At least this project is now in the sign-off phase. I just need to replace the steering wheel and then take it for a final diagnostics check up and roadworthy test.
However, the Merc was put to great use with various polish and paint product demos. The past 2 weekends I managed to get some time to finish off the car as I want to start using it now.
Progress since the last update:
Engine service (oil, filters, spark plugs)
Gearbox oil & filter changed (big job!)
Rooflining, rear headrests, parcel shelf & c-pillar trim replaced
Interior assembled
Bumpers & mirrors resprayed
Lights fitted
Yesterday I gave the car a final once over with Menz FF and my new G220V2.
I also tried different LSP's on different parts as I want to test the durability of the different products:
Bonnet: Poorboys black hole topped off with Collinite 845
Roof & Doors: Menz Powerlock Sealant
Boot: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Sealant
Here are some final pics. At least this project is now in the sign-off phase. I just need to replace the steering wheel and then take it for a final diagnostics check up and roadworthy test.
06-03-2011, 01:31 PM
Apart from the painwork which came out looking really nice in my opinion, I am also very proud of the rooflining.
This is what it looked like - sagging and someone attempted to fix it with staples
I enquired at the local MB agant and a new lining would have set me back R5,500 . After searching for hours I found a place that sells second hand MB parts and I found the complete interior of a similar car that was crashed. The headlining cost me R650 but I ended up spending about R2k at this place on various other parts.
The second challenge was to replace the headlining without removing the rear windscreen and I found a detailed procedure after spending hours googling this task.
Anyway - here is the final result (a few hours and R650 later)
Thanks for looking
This is what it looked like - sagging and someone attempted to fix it with staples
I enquired at the local MB agant and a new lining would have set me back R5,500 . After searching for hours I found a place that sells second hand MB parts and I found the complete interior of a similar car that was crashed. The headlining cost me R650 but I ended up spending about R2k at this place on various other parts.
The second challenge was to replace the headlining without removing the rear windscreen and I found a detailed procedure after spending hours googling this task.
Anyway - here is the final result (a few hours and R650 later)
Thanks for looking
06-03-2011, 03:08 PM
Awesome results Paul....the car looks like a new car!
06-03-2011, 08:54 PM
Unbelievable transformation, well done! That C-Class is A-Grade!
07-03-2011, 07:45 AM
Hey Paul, I saw this the first day I got on the forum, it was one of the transormations that made me decide to start researching this phenomenon called detailing, when my skills are honed a bit I will attempt this type of project. I would really like to do something like a jetta 1, fox or a rabbit golf, but like you said, time is the biggest enemy.
Well done
Well done
07-03-2011, 08:34 AM
Great work Paul. Been watching the updates on this project. Well done.
07-03-2011, 05:41 PM
(06-03-2011 03:08 PM)PrevanP Wrote: [ -> ]Awesome results Paul....the car looks like a new car!
Thanks Prevan
(07-03-2011 07:45 AM)katotter Wrote: [ -> ]Hey Paul, I saw this the first day I got on the forum, it was one of the transormations that made me decide to start researching this phenomenon called detailing, when my skills are honed a bit I will attempt this type of project. I would really like to do something like a jetta 1, fox or a rabbit golf, but like you said, time is the biggest enemy.
Well done
Thanks Wouter!
Glad I managed to encourage you - I was also inspired by what I saw on this forum Good luck with your plans - I must say, VW's are much easier to work on than these
(07-03-2011 08:34 AM)Rayner Wrote: [ -> ]Great work Paul. Been watching the updates on this project. Well done.
Thanks Rayner
07-03-2011, 10:17 PM
Awesome work as usual Paul
07-03-2011, 10:43 PM
I just re-read the whole thread. What a great turnaround.
04-05-2011, 07:05 PM
Wow. That is amazing.
Also, who's been rating this at 3 stars??? Jealousy!
Also, who's been rating this at 3 stars??? Jealousy!
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