N8 KOW v Black ML 320 CDI

[N8]

This detail took place over Monday & Tuesday of this week (I seriously need to start doing these write ups faster). It belong’s to Matt’s dad, Paul. He wanted it done following the results of Matt’s car.

It's a 2005 Mercedes ML320 CDI, with a nice amount of options including a very stylish AMG bodykit & wheels.

On with the detail, wasn't dirty at all to start with, had been washed the previous day.

Hardly any dirt on the wheels!

So onto the wheels first, featuring the usual suspects.

Envy Brush for the wheel faces

EZ Wheel Brush for the backs

Good old Tardis always comes in handy

Then Rinsed

Backs were looking good

Wheels were dirtier than they looked (most people never clean behind, as you can see)

Arches were cleaned with Megs APC

It was attracting some nice wildlife

Then car was then rinsed

Some previous protection on the paintwork

Onto the engine bay

Megs APC used again (finishing pictures to follow)

All the shuts etc done via Megs APC also

Car then snow foamed via Elite HD lance & Elite Snow Foam

Then Rinsed

Car was then clayed using Megs Last Touch & Megs Mild Clay. Lots of overspray on this car from his workshop

 

[N8]

Car was then re-washed and dried via leaf blower & drying towel

Car then moved under the gazebo & taped up

The defects before

And after G220 and Menz 3.02 on Lake Country Polishing Pad

Reflections were looking very good

The gazebo had broke due to the winds, it was funny

Car was moved into his workshop

Car was beading well from machine polished paint

Out with the blackfire twins for the paintwork

The exhausts had most defiitely seen better days, out came the autosol, megs nxt polish & blackfire metal sealant

50/50

Both Done

Nice reflections from the side of the exhaust

Engine bay was done with 303

 

[N8]

Rims done via Rim Wax

Tyres via blackfire

Final wipe down with Z8

Which left me with these results

Beading Pics

Thanks for looking. Any feedback, good or bad, its all welcome

 

[NHN]

Not alot to say, very professional & outstanding job, well done fella.

 

[N8]

Cheers Nigel. You sorted those mirrors out yet? You are the modding king!

 

[NHN]

I'm awaiting this poxy module for my door & the pdc controller, really annoying the feck outta me cause way behind in mods now, but new front bar arrived today for S3 kit & new grill should be here to, so with any luck tomorrow that'll be on, then I'll attack the wiring again.

Nah I think Marcus has that title at moment, lol, then again he's been on here longer than me anyway, but he does do some good mods aswell.

 

[marriedblonde]

Very nice I do like the ML's and the 320's the pick of the bunch. But I guess I would say that as my Mrs has a ML 320cdi sport in black!

J.

 

[N8]

thanks guys

 

[redbutcher]

Another great job N8 - well done!

 

[N8]

Thanks Jon, appreciate it. Doing the latest write up as we speak.

 

[quattrojames]

Looks very nice. I do like the latest shape ML's so much more than the early ones, and that bodykit on the front finishes it off nicely.

 

[N8]

Indeed James. Thanks very much.

 

[marriedblonde]

Looks very nice. I do like the latest shape ML's so much more than the early ones, and that bodykit on the front finishes it off nicely.

They are very nice to drive as well! The only down side in black with the black tints everycalls you a drug dealer!

 

[Nilz]

Nice, very nice, the pics are amazing, shame about the reflections, some ugly mugg spoiling them

Only messing mate, a job of a very high standard as always, keep up the good work.

 

[N8]

I'll pm you shortly regarding a quote Nilz. Check out my latest detail. 08 plate C-Class

 

[WX51TXR]

Cracking detail, great write up too. Well done for fighting the weather and winning!

 

[N8]

Cheers Rich, top man!