Help! Detailing a 'new' car?

[Pitts Pilot]

I'm picking up my new (to me) black 2008 SL63 next week from MB Basingstoke, and whilst I expect it to be "clean and shiny", we all know that that is just a quick clean for sales purposes.

I would be grateful for a recommendation in or around the London area for a Detailing Firm that could really do the car justice. (I have no preference for mobile or 'drive to them' firms. But the car is parked outdoors).

I anticipate that I will need the following services:

Thorough clean inside and out.
Clay followed by a single stage polish.
(Diamond cut wheels are being refurbished at Lepsons as we speak)
Lubrication of rubber seals, particularly to the folding roof.
Dressing of external vinyl, and Tyres
Glass cleaned both sides
Engine bay clean

Inside: clean and care of leather seats and trim.
If possible a reduction/elimination of stretch 'ripples' in both leather seats


All the above is probably standard stuff, so I should point out at this stage that whilst I do my own detailing, it's done in small manageable amounts, because I'm partly disabled and simply don't have the physical strength to do a whole car, hence the need for professional help on this one.


One thing you will have noticed is missing from the above list is a wax or sealant for both the bodywork and the newly refurb'd wheels.

I'm a big fan of Gtechniq's 'C2v3' Liquid Crystal sealant. It seems to protect my current car and makes cleaning (jet, snow, 2 bucket, towel) really easy. (I'm knackered after that!!)


Should I stick with the C2 or look at one of the better 'Protection' systems for the interior and exterior? If so, which one do you recommend?

Your comments would be much appreciated

Cheers,
Robert

 

[Lee C63]

Stick the the g tech and add the crystal serum......had that done to mine and completely blown away with the results.

 

[james angell]

I would thoroughly recommend Ed @ divinedetail, coated mine with gtechniq earlier in the year, still performs like the day I picked it up,very easy to wash and haven't picked up any swirls or marks either. I know afew others on here have and do use Ed for detailing, I think rattlerrattler had his black sl55 done, there is a thread for mine, rattlers and simon1966. Even if you don't use Ed it's worth speaking with him as he is always helpful and honest with the various products on offer.

This was my transformation:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/164665-my-cls63-amg-detailed.html

 

[Les S211]

I also had the G-techniq protection done to my new ML. Can't recommend it enough.

Washed the car today and it took less the half the time especially on the 21'' wheels.

Images in the detailing section.

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Stick the the g tech and add the crystal serum......had that done to mine and completely blown away with the results.

Sorry to be a 'thicko'. What's "crystal serum"?

Cheers,
Robert

 

[Pitts Pilot]

I would thoroughly recommend Ed @ divinedetail, coated mine with gtechniq earlier in the year, still performs like the day I picked it up,very easy to wash and haven't picked up any swirls or marks either. I know afew others on here have and do use Ed for detailing, I think rattlerrattler had his black sl55 done, there is a thread for mine, rattlers and simon1966. Even if you don't use Ed it's worth speaking with him as he is always helpful and honest with the various products on offer.

This was my transformation:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/164665-my-cls63-amg-detailed.html

Oddly enough, I had DivineDetail 'on my radar'.

So I'll give Ed a call tomorrow and see what he can do for me.

Cheers
Robert

 

[developer]

Once it's detailed (I'd also go down the Gtechniq route) get a DI vessel which lets you rinse the car and leave it wet.

Very worthwhile on a black car and if time/effort is a consideration.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/177924-my-di-vessel-experience.html

 

[Pitts Pilot]

This was my transformation:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/164665-my-cls63-amg-detailed.html

Amazing result! Really impressive. Ed looks like the guy for my car!!

Cheers,
Robert

 

[mikec32]

Hi there,

Im based between maidenhead & wokingham next to the M4 into london, my website is

GemClean Detailing - Paintwork Correction - Berkshire, Surrey, London

completed lots and lots of signature paint correction / Gtechniq Advanced CS TSP crystal lacquer protection packages. Im was also one of the first in the uk to be Gtechniq Crystal Serum accredited in the uk & helped with developement of the product a8 months before it was released onto the market. Heres some threads of these details that I have completed for mbclub members:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...3phil-e63-biturbo-gtechniq-crystal-serum.html

the final shots:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...3phil-mercedes-e63-bi-turbo-final-photos.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...-c63-amg-coupe-new-car-protection-detail.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/177371-penelope-pitstops-c63-amg-coupe-hd-video.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/168363-gemclean-detailing-mbclub-member-c43amg-s-class.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...mber-eddie01s-100k-mile-mercedes-c55-amg.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/142030-aeromans-c63-amg.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...amg-complete-g-techniq-correction-detail.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/165493-thank-you-mbclub-members.html

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...ember-richard-almeidas-mercedes-sl55-amg.html

and if you wish to see a video of how my signature correction and Advanced CS crystal lacquer details are completed, check out my trailer video in HD:

Gemclean Detailing-2014 Official Trailer-Gtechniq Crystal Serum - YouTube

Kind Regards
Michael

 

[mikec32]

Sorry to be a 'thicko'. What's "crystal serum"?

Cheers,
Robert

Check out my protections page that I strictly use on my details as it explains what the differences are between the gtechniq crystal lacquers including Crystal Serum

GemClean Detailing - Paintwork Correction - Berkshire, Surrey, London

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Hi there,

Im based between maidenhead & wokingham next to the M4 into london, my website is

GemClean Detailing - Paintwork Correction - Berkshire, Surrey, London

completed lots and lots of signature paint correction / Gtechniq Advanced CS TSP crystal lacquer protection packages. Im was also one of the first in the uk to be Gtechniq Crystal Serum accredited in the uk & helped with developement of the product a8 months before it was released onto the market. Heres some threads of these details that I have completed for mbclub members:

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/deta...3phil-e63-biturbo-gtechniq-crystal-serum.html

Kind Regards
Michael

Hi Michael

You've read my initial post?
What do you think about my list of tasks, together with a sealant for body and wheels?

Could you PM me with an idea of availability and cost (not having seen the car!)

Thanks
Robert

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Check out my protections page that I strictly use on my details as it explains what the differences are between the gtechniq crystal lacquers including Crystal Serum

GemClean Detailing - Paintwork Correction - Berkshire, Surrey, London

It looks like a very high quality product

Let's put a plan/scheme together for my 'new' car?

Cheers,
Robert

 

[mikec32]

It looks like a very high quality product

Let's put a plan/scheme together for my 'new' car?

Cheers,
Robert

PM sent

 

[Dansenior]

I am a great lover of gtechniq but ive recently been using wolfs products and i am very impressed with it.

 

[st13phil]

Stick the the g tech and add the crystal serum

^ This.

I'm sure Ed will do a great job if you select him, or I can personally recommend Mike (Detailed) at Gemclean who has posted just above me.

The job he did on my E63 should be seen to be believed. It's my daily driver and isn't garaged so it gets all the elements, 24hrs a day. Four months and 6,000 miles later - which includes a trip to the AMG Factory and a tour around Germany - it still looks as good as when I collected it from him and all I've done since is wash it!

Edit:

Once it's detailed (I'd also go down the Gtechniq route) get a DI vessel which lets you rinse the car and leave it wet.

Very worthwhile on a black car and if time/effort is a consideration.

I went the DI Vessel route too, and wish I'd done it years ago. Thoroughly recommended.

 

[After Shock]

Great video. Very impressive!!

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Once it's detailed (I'd also go down the Gtechniq route) get a DI vessel which lets you rinse the car and leave it wet.

Very worthwhile on a black car and if time/effort is a consideration.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/detailing/177924-my-di-vessel-experience.html

Just ordered a 11.4L DI vessel and meter!

Thanks for the heads-up on theses.

I look forward to saving time and not potentially scratching with a towel. Excellent!

Cheers,
Robert

 

[mikec32]

Actually I forgot to mention, we had a client who purchased a RevoZport rear diffuser kit for his SL63 AMG but he said it didn't quite fit. So we replaced it but still have his here. its got a tiniy imperfection fracture that hasn't broke the resin but it may be something you might like the look off. We would need to fit it, to make sure it fits correctly but may be interested at selling it at a heavily discounted price as its collecting dust at the moment.

Some quick shots:

and the imperfection:

 

[Pitts Pilot]

Actually I forgot to mention, we had a client who purchased a RevoZport rear diffuser kit for his SL63 AMG but he said it didn't quite fit. So we replaced it but still have his here. its got a tiniy imperfection fracture that hasn't broke the resin but it may be something you might like the look off. We would need to fit it, to make sure it fits correctly but may be interested at selling it at a heavily discounted price as its collecting dust at the moment.

It looks great, but I fear I would not stop there, and I'd have to start 'carbon-fibre-ing' everything

That said. Go ahead and tempt me to pop in and see you!
What's your best price for supply and fit? PM me!

Many thanks
Rob

 

[Rustrust]

your car looks clean