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    Sunday Project...

    This Sunday I detailed a 2001 Black CLK 430 that is a regular customer. Over the winter the car collected some serious car wash scratches and some mods to the body.
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    The carwash swirls...

    These were the least of my concern, because the aftermarket body kit that was installed on his car was recently painted and the orange peel was atrocious. I needed to wet sand the front fenders and the rear bumper, for the paint to match the factory panels.
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    Other side...

    Wet sanding on fiberglass without the comfort of a guage is reall hairy, but the owner insisted that we forge ahead, because the orange peel was soo bad.
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    After spending all morning,

    and much of the afternoon on the project, both the owner and myself were estatic over the results. I absolutely love black !!!
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    Front view...

    Front fender completed...
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    Other side...

    In my estimate about 75 to 85 % orange peel was efectively removed, but I admit that I used resonable precaution with not taking off to much without a guage.
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    Full view

    The owner stated that it the kit and the 18 inch wheel were a kit he purchased through MBworld.com forum, and the look grew on me by the end of the day.
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    Engine...

    A regular customer. I last detailed his engine bay last September, so it was a breeze.
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    Interior...

    I really like the sporty yet sophistication of the CLK interior.
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    Last pic...

    I hope your Sunday was as fullfilling as mine. I love taking on a cool project.
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    Awesome job Clean Dean!!

    I have horrible orange peel on one of my vehicles and I may just have to give in and try wet sanding it. The results you achieved are fantastic.

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    Simply awesome. I have yet to take sandpaper to my car, but your results tempt me. BTW - What did you use to get the shine back, and to seal?

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    That CLK is Schweeet - what`s not to love about the kit and tires? (other than modding a Benz is a sin in some eyes) -

    is that the amg? - great article in Motor Trend comparing the AMG to the GTO ( 1 AMG for 70K or two GTO`s for 70K :lol) -
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    CleanDean,

    Great work the car looks awesome as always

    Quick ? What is your process with the engine bay on the higher end cars like that?
    NXT..smells yummy

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    Hey CD - speed glaze v.s. DACP - which one do you like better?
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