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Beno · 23-01-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by neilz

Poor photos, more this weekend. I'm tempted to do a bit of work on the alloys and may, may wax the car with what's left of my HD wax. I'll wait and see, but it looks amazing as is!

I would definitely give it a wax it will keep it looking that good for longer.

neilz · 23-01-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jumperjohn

You look as if you live in a lovely area, or did you drive there for the photo's!

That's Turnham Green

Went there for my usual Indian lunch in what must be one of the best Indians in London - Annapurna!

neilz · 23-01-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beno

I would definitely give it a wax it will keep it looking that good for longer.

Almost out of HD wax and it's expensive - do you think SRP would do? It's not wax, but it may protect? Apparently Cleanser Polish also protects and acts as a barrier.

Beno · 23-01-2012, 02:01 PM

Srp will give some protection but its really a filler/polish, wax would be far better. I personally use dodo juice or collonite both are a paste wax which last a long time

neilz · 23-01-2012, 02:08 PM

I've got some ancient Poundland wax...!

Say there's 1cm of HD wax left in the pot but you can see the bottom in the centre, is that enough for a LWB W140?

Beno · 23-01-2012, 02:31 PM

Do as much as you can panel by panel that way if you run out you can remember what you've missed

neilz · 23-01-2012, 02:38 PM

The car should last a week, though, shouldn't it? And I take it there's no way to rescue a lumpy, seemingly rusty bonnet star?

kth286 · 23-01-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neilz

My arm keeps reminding me!

at least you can cancel the gym membership now - that will pay for all that polish.

SilverSaloon · 23-01-2012, 06:43 PM

lovely work.

i love W140s. just look at the pic below (copied from above) - you can just see the chauffeur opening the door and some really important person emerging.

these cars just ooze class.

neilz · 23-01-2012, 06:47 PM

Thanks! They're imposing but not really in a bad way. The back is a bit dated but the rest of the car is as good as any RR or Bentley if not better. The interior was designed not to economise, not to be compact, but to be roomy with no expense spared. I mean it's huge inside!

And, I think, it's a timeless model - there are examples from 92/93 and you wouldn't think they were that old. I'm surprised at how well it's aged after my W124 which looked and acted much older!

SilverSaloon · 23-01-2012, 06:47 PM

its just a shame they dont do a RHD diesel 140

neilz · 23-01-2012, 06:52 PM

Get 1 cheap, low spec W140: 1996 Mercedes-Benz S280 | eBay
Get 1 cheap 3 litre diesel engine: W124 3.0 6 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE + GEARBOX+ ALL ANCILERIES PERFECT CONVERSION | eBay

Do a bit of tinkering, and there you have a very cheap and unique diesel W140 (or not...!)

SilverSaloon · 23-01-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by neilz

Get 1 cheap, low spec W140: 1996 Mercedes-Benz S280 | eBay
Get 1 cheap 3 litre diesel engine: W124 3.0 6 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE + GEARBOX+ ALL ANCILERIES PERFECT CONVERSION | eBay

Do a bit of tinkering, and there you have a very cheap and unique diesel W140 (or not...!)

i've love to but i dont have the time or knowledge to do such a thing.

i'd want a LWB top spec one though.... didnt realise you could get a 140 with a cloth interior.

neilz · 23-01-2012, 07:06 PM

Nor did I until now!

OK, this one: MERCEDES BENZ S320 AUTO LIMO L.W.B | eBay and the 300 engine!
A conversion would be fun, I'm sure you can practise in a scrap yard (and look a bit strange swapping engines in cars!) but I'm not sure that engine would shift that huge mass of steel!

23-01-2012, 06:47 PM	#25
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	Thanks! They're imposing but not really in a bad way. The back is a bit dated but the rest of the car is as good as any RR or Bentley if not better. The interior was designed not to economise, not to be compact, but to be roomy with no expense spared. I mean it's huge inside! And, I think, it's a timeless model - there are examples from 92/93 and you wouldn't think they were that old. I'm surprised at how well it's aged after my W124 which looked and acted much older! __________________ Current: *1997 W140 S320L*, black birds eye maple, grey leather int., emerald black paintwork. 66k miles!

23-01-2012, 02:01 PM	#19
Beno Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex Car: C270 CDI Avantgarde Posts: 271	Srp will give some protection but its really a filler/polish, wax would be far better. I personally use dodo juice or collonite both are a paste wax which last a long time

23-01-2012, 02:08 PM	#20
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	I've got some ancient Poundland wax...! Say there's 1cm of HD wax left in the pot but you can see the bottom in the centre, is that enough for a LWB W140?

23-01-2012, 02:31 PM	#21
Beno Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex Car: C270 CDI Avantgarde Posts: 271	Do as much as you can panel by panel that way if you run out you can remember what you've missed

23-01-2012, 02:38 PM	#22
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	The car should last a week, though, shouldn't it? And I take it there's no way to rescue a lumpy, seemingly rusty bonnet star?

23-01-2012, 06:43 PM	#24
SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 7,434	lovely work. i love W140s. just look at the pic below (copied from above) - you can just see the chauffeur opening the door and some really important person emerging. these cars just ooze class.

23-01-2012, 06:52 PM	#27
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	Get 1 cheap, low spec W140: 1996 Mercedes-Benz S280 \| eBay Get 1 cheap 3 litre diesel engine: W124 3.0 6 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE + GEARBOX+ ALL ANCILERIES PERFECT CONVERSION \| eBay Do a bit of tinkering, and there you have a very cheap and unique diesel W140 (or not...!)

23-01-2012, 07:06 PM	#29
neilz Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Car: W140 S320L, 1997, Black with Black Bird's Eye Maple trim Posts: 1,532	Nor did I until now! OK, this one: MERCEDES BENZ S320 AUTO LIMO L.W.B \| eBay and the 300 engine! A conversion would be fun, I'm sure you can practise in a scrap yard (and look a bit strange swapping engines in cars!) but I'm not sure that engine would shift that huge mass of steel!

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