Something a bit different - I present the Luftwaffer
01 May 2011, 10:43 PM
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Something a bit different - I present the Luftwaffer
Also known as my W124 Merc 
Bought this in March off Gary Moulsons (Moley_wrx) dad as a replacement for my written off Peugeot 106. I ordered plenty of cleaning supplies from Polished Bliss and awaited a good dry day when my (now 6 week old) son wasn't being a pain in the ****
The cars bodywork is generally in good nick with just age related marks and the odd blemish. However Dave (Moleys dad) didn't use the car much for the last few months so greeny moss had settled in on some rubber seals. Nothing serious but unsightly. The car just needed a reaaally good clean inside and out to look super.
So, the method and products used...
Today I gave the interior a really good hoover out including the thick soft mats. I also wiped down all the surfaces with Armor-all trim wipes as these are really easy to use and smell nice afterwards.
I haven't any pictures of the interior but I took these exterior shots just after I finished last night before it got dark.
( I know the grill badge is missing - some little ****** nicked it on Hitlers birthday last last week, and a replacement will be arriving soon).
Comments welcome guys, obviously not everyones cuppa but it wafts me, the Mrs and baby Isaac around in super quiet comfort and safety
Not bad for a car that cost me £460 is it
Bought this in March off Gary Moulsons (Moley_wrx) dad as a replacement for my written off Peugeot 106. I ordered plenty of cleaning supplies from Polished Bliss and awaited a good dry day when my (now 6 week old) son wasn't being a pain in the ****
The cars bodywork is generally in good nick with just age related marks and the odd blemish. However Dave (Moleys dad) didn't use the car much for the last few months so greeny moss had settled in on some rubber seals. Nothing serious but unsightly. The car just needed a reaaally good clean inside and out to look super.
So, the method and products used...
- First I horoughly rinsed ze Merc with my new Halfords (£39.99 from £79.99) pressure washer to blow away the German cobwebs.
- Daisy all purpose cleaner (approx 1:20) was then sprayed on the troublesome mossy bits and agitated with my beautiful Mrs' toothbrush
- I then rinsed the car again with the pressure washer.
- Next I cleaned the wheels using Autoglym clean wheels sprayed and agitated with a Meguiars wheel brush.
- I washed the car using Autoglym car shampoo and a Meguiars lambswool wash mitt using the '2 bucket' method.
- I rinsed the car again with the pressure washer and dried it using a Poorboys waffle weave towel.
- I then sprayed the car one panel at a time with neat Autosmart Tardis in one of PB's chemical spray bottles to help with tar and other bug/sap residue.
- The panels were wiped down after each one using a microfibre towel with the panels being throughly rinsed with the spray setting on the pressure washer.
- I did the same on each wheel induvidually.
- I give the car a really good rinse with the pressure washer to get any remaining Tardis off the bodywork.
- Next up I clayed the whole car using water as a lubricant in another PB spray bottle using Mequairs quik clay.
- Wiped down each panel afterwards with another microfibre.
- I then polished ze Merc a panel at a time due to the hot sun (and having nowhere else to do it) using a Meguairs applicator pad and Menzerna Intensive Polish. Buffed with another microfibre.
- I went round the car afterwards with another Meguiars applicator pad and Autoglym HD wax (again a panel at a time) and buffed with another micorfibre.
- The wheels were coated with some nice Poorboys wheel sealant (the nice pink stuff) and buffed to a lovely shine
- I went round the trims with Black-in-a-flash and buffed for a nice glossy finish. I also gave the tyres a coat to look shiny.
- The windows were all polished with Autoglym glass polish inside and out using another Meguairs pad and microfibre.
- The metal trims (grill, door trims etc) were polished with Autosol metal polish and buffed to a shine afterwards.
Today I gave the interior a really good hoover out including the thick soft mats. I also wiped down all the surfaces with Armor-all trim wipes as these are really easy to use and smell nice afterwards.
I haven't any pictures of the interior but I took these exterior shots just after I finished last night before it got dark.
( I know the grill badge is missing - some little ****** nicked it on Hitlers birthday last last week, and a replacement will be arriving soon).
Comments welcome guys, obviously not everyones cuppa but it wafts me, the Mrs and baby Isaac around in super quiet comfort and safety
Not bad for a car that cost me £460 is it
Such a lot of car for the money and it'll become a classic.
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Considering how well she runs, the little rusty bit on the arch is nothing. She wafts around with little fuss and has enough low down grunt from the little 2.3 to overtake as and when required. Thanks for the comments guys... Chris should I buy a ln electronic dumpvalve for her
05 May 2011, 11:35 AM
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Great choice of car! And good job on cleaning her up...
The engines from this era of Benz's are second to none.
Here in Japan, you'd be surprised for just how much they sell for! The 500e's are very popular over here with the Japanese.
My dad has a manual diesel 2 litre. Slow, but great quality.
The engines from this era of Benz's are second to none.
Here in Japan, you'd be surprised for just how much they sell for! The 500e's are very popular over here with the Japanese.
My dad has a manual diesel 2 litre. Slow, but great quality.
