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Over the years I've found the genuine MB ones to better but in either case they'll last longer if you give them a couple of coats of wheel wax/sealant before fitting. I used to use Poorboys Wheel Sealant, which lasted about 3 months but since the C-class has been finished in Gtechniq, the...

Hi Bazzabear, No, I wouldn't have expected a shortage in Cheshire either. It would definitely be worth giving Joe a call anyway - depending on what level of detailing you're after and how far away you are exactly, he might still be able to help (provided his travelling expenses are...

Hi all, not been around for a while due to my ongoing battle with the big C, but I'm still here, still kicking and enjoying Mercedes motoring whenever I can. A while ago, I posted a recommendation for a local car detailer in Stafford called Joe Phillips and his business JP Details - since...

Acid wheel cleaners are just horrible and in the long run actually make the surface more difficult to keep clean - what you want is a really slick surface that's protected from the corrosive effects of brake dust and road salt. Provided the paint on your wheels is still in good nick (and hasn't...

I'm not saying don't wax your Pano roof but I would add a word of caution: If you live in a hard water area and apply wax or a hydrophobic coating that creates tight beads of water on the glass, you may find that when washing the car in the summer, they dry to leave hard water marks, which will...

Just wanted to put in a good word for JP Valeting & Detailing in Stafford, Staffordshire who carried out a full valet on my car yesterday. As some of you know, I've been suffering ill health for some years now and as much as I love valeting & detailing my own car it was getting a bit much for...

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Each to their own - some people just like to maintain the originality of factory fresh paint for as long as possible - I see nothing wrong in that. At the end of the day, if you've paid for it, it's your choice... That's coz you've got the logic wrong Ian - the girlfriend is for Sh*gging...

Hi Tony, Have to agree with others, the ML's (especially the older ones) aren't as reliable as you might expect and you do have to question whether that's down to US build quality not being on par with Germany... I've owned two and neither was particularly reliable: My first, a 55AMG W163...

Hi Bennyboy, IMHO, if you're really keen on protecting your paint then forget the bra (they look ridiculous and do nothing to protect your front bumper or wings) and go instead with a good quality paint film. I've had my last two cars done - started on the first car with the front end, bonnet...

Continuing a theme - some blasts from the past: A bit of 124 magic: cW2TqhQo1nk Something for everyone in this clip: kjxvYbhGSSc Bit of indulgence for me - just reminds me of my dragster days. The irony being it's probably what's killing me.... VVXEGul0uRQ

Thanks for the insight Chris but if that's what the future holds it's quite sad :( At the risk of being accused of being a dinosaur, I fear for future of TV. Surely there's a place for TV to be TV and not for it to become some YT wannabe? Otherwise: "Today marks the sad loss of the...

Congratulations - the car looks gorgeous :thumb:

Hi Rob, On the basis of personal research/experience I would recommend Nokian Weatherproof - they are an "All Season' tyre but carry the full 3 Peak Mud & Snow Flake rating, so are suitable for use in Alpine conditions but best of all can be used all year round (if you want) - much better for...

Sorry to hear that Chris!! Get well soon. Trying to find something positive to comment on, I've just noticed the Tags for this page: Was is that exactly - somewhere for Cheddar to seek assistance for it's 'Port problem'? :D