I've got to say, I didn't even KNOW these wheels were as bright as they were... Thank goodness for P21S gel wheel cleaner... Unfortunately, my light wasn't very good for either before or after photos (nearly forgot to get the befores - the car was wet when I took them).

I also neglected to get the engine shots. I was a little worried about tripping a code (as much as I've read about engine cleaning on MB's), but with a little luck and careful washing, that wasn't a problem. The underhood looked great, no dressing required (!!).

We also went ahead and washed up the client's wife's E320 wagon (which I gave the full treatment a couple of weeks ago, right before a long road trip with the kids) and threw some AIO/SG on its wheels.

process
wash (z7)
clay (longest process EVER, it was so embedded with crud)
wash
p21s gel wheel cleaner (let soak for a looong time)
diluted Folex on the mats
Castol APC under-hood
AIO - DA(4) w/Sonus green pad
Z2Pro + Z8
AIO+SG (wheels)
Meguiar's gel (tires)

On to the photos!

 

great report!!
and no more teasing about the underhood beauty that you didnt photo!

 

hehe thanks, wanabe. I'll be back to his place to wash 'em and teach his son the proper way to wash a car, so I'll get that chance for more photos. He's also a design client of mine, so there's plenty of reason to get back. Not the least of which is the promised test drive.