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neilz · 06-11-2011, 06:04 PM

I thought I would give my W140 long wheelbase if not a full detail a bit of one.

I used warm water and a clean sponge to give it a quick wash (removed all loose dirt).

I then used the Autoglym clay-bar and quick detailer to clay-bar the whole car (incredible how much was on the bit of clay after each panel, used over half a bar on the car!) (with included blue microfibre)

I then used the Autoglym HD Cleanser (with included red microfibre) followed by the Bilt-Hamber Cleanser-Polish (with included applicator (great quality) and included huge microfibre) and finally Autoglym HD wax (with included applicator, not so good, and included red microfibre)

On the plastics (then not-too-dirty alloys) I just used the cloth I used for clay-baring with a bit of quick-detailer still on it then gave them a quick wipe with another microfibre.

On the windows I used Autoglym Car Glass Polish

Sorry I don't have photos now - I finished when it was dark (working under streetlight was even more demanding) so will take photos tomorrow (car may need a bit more buffing - I may have missed a spot or two?)

A car that size takes a lot out of you!

06-11-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	W140 - shiny! I thought I would give my W140 long wheelbase if not a full detail a bit of one. I used warm water and a clean sponge to give it a quick wash (removed all loose dirt). I then used the Autoglym clay-bar and quick detailer to clay-bar the whole car (incredible how much was on the bit of clay after each panel, used over half a bar on the car!) (with included blue microfibre) I then used the Autoglym HD Cleanser (with included red microfibre) followed by the Bilt-Hamber Cleanser-Polish (with included applicator (great quality) and included huge microfibre) and finally Autoglym HD wax (with included applicator, not so good, and included red microfibre) On the plastics (then not-too-dirty alloys) I just used the cloth I used for clay-baring with a bit of quick-detailer still on it then gave them a quick wipe with another microfibre. On the windows I used Autoglym Car Glass Polish Sorry I don't have photos now - I finished when it was dark (working under streetlight was even more demanding) so will take photos tomorrow (car may need a bit more buffing - I may have missed a spot or two?) A car that size takes a lot out of you! __________________ Current: *1997 W140 S320L*, black birds eye maple, grey leather int., emerald black paintwork. 66k miles!