Newly painted car advice

[Martin 1]

If you look at the picture with the strip light reflections, that's one seriously good finish, and the price is first class. Well done you !

 

[Alex225]

Car looks great and good price.

As said leave it wax/sealant free for a month you should be able to polish it immediately. As in the body shop will have given it a once over anyway but I’d give it a gentle wash and hand polish.

Non OEM paint is always softer and more prone to chips sadly but will still look great for years.

 

[chrishull]

i have ordered bigger wheel spacers for the rear just to push the rear wheels out a tad further to match the front, also need to have a new exhaust made up to fill the exhaust cut out on the rear bumper. i was at the bodyshop on friday and he wants another 3/ 4 days on it to get it perfect.

chris

 

[Martin 1]

Hi, be careful with wheel spacers, the put extra stress on the wheel bearings.

 

[brownbeartony]

If you want it perfect I’d have it detailed by a pro to rectify any general bodyshop problems i.e overspray and minor defects introduced in the polishing stage. Then go for a decent ceramic coating from any of the big names Gtechniq, gyeon, carpro etc. It’ll be well worth it! I have ceramic coating on my van and I love it! Makes it so easy to maintain afterwards and prevents minor scratches from general washing.

 

[chrishull]

Yeah I think I will do. Im looking forward to getting it back finished

 

[brownbeartony]

It looks awesome

 

[chrishull]

all done

 

[Smart320]

Very smart

 

[stephenmercedes]

That is one stunning looking car, bet you're afraid to drive it now LOL

 

[chrishull]

yeah ill probably drive it for two months or so then put it away for safe keeping

 

[NOMONEYBUTAMERC]

Looks stunning. Love the way the C240 drives , mine has 140k + on the clock , still silky smooth. Great price for the paint job , did that include prepping or did you do that yourself?

 

[Grahamcol]

What a fabulous 202.
Well done !

 

[C43AMG]

I love the W202, still miss my C43, a little