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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:03 PM
Auto Obsessed performed a New Vehicle Prep detail to this 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabriolet. The exterior underwent a full decontamination wash including iron and tar removal. Wheel wells, door jambs, exhaust tips, and engine bay were detailed. The wheels were detailed and nano-coated with Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour. The interior was fully detailed and the leather was cleaned and conditioned with the Swissvax suite of leather care products. The interior fabrics were cleaned and protected with Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric to provide an exceptional hydrophobic quality. The exterior underwent a full multi-stage polish to remove minor hazing, swirling and other imperfections from the factory, or accrued in transport to our studio. The Convertible top was cleaned and protected with Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric. This E400 also underwent extensive application of XPEL Ultimate paint protection film to several key locations (Including the full front impact areas, rocker panels, door sills, and center console and door cups.) After the paintwork was perfected and XPEL film applied this E400 was finished in the crowning glory of our luxury carnauba waxes: Swissvax Crystal Rock.
BEFORE Pre detail inspection
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PROCESS - We are washing the engine bay using soft brushes, mild cleaners, low water pressure, filtered rinse then blow drying with the Metro Master Blaster.

See our How-To video on the process that we do to each vehicle: http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-engine-bay.html
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PROCESS – Tires being cleaned with Einzett W99 Degreaser and a Curved Tire Brush.
Einzett W99 degreaser #1877 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/einszett-w99-all-purpose-degreaser-concentrate-liter-p-1063.html
Curved Tire Brush #2459 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/curved-tire-brush-p-1690.html
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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:06 PM
PROCESS - Wheels being cleaned with Sonax full effect wheel cleaner and a Daytona Speed Master Brush
Sonax full effect wheel cleaner #1535 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonax-wheel-cleaner-full-effect-p-735.html
Daytona Speed Master Brush #1234 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/daytona-speed-master-brush-p-380.html
See how you too can achieve these results in our how to wash your wheels and tires video demonstration:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-car-wheels-and-tires.html
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PROCESS - Wheels being cleaned with Sonax full effect wheel cleaner and a Swissvax Wheel Cleaning Brush
Sonax full effect wheel cleaner #1535 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonax-wheel-cleaner-full-effect-p-735.html
Swissvax Wheel Cleaning Brush #1635 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-wheel-cleaning-brush-se1054090-p-838.html
See how you too can achieve these results in our how to wash your wheels and tires video demonstration:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-car-wheels-and-tires.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-car-wheels-and-tires-with-swissvax.html

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PROCESS - Wheels being cleaned with Sonax full effect wheel cleaner and a Boar’s Hair Brush
Sonax full effect wheel cleaner #1535 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonax-wheel-cleaner-full-effect-p-735.html
Boar’s hair 8” brush #1227 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/boars-hair-wheel-brush-p-415.html
See how you too can achieve these results in our how to wash your wheels and tires video demonstration:
http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-car-wheels-and-tires.html
http://www.autoobsessed.com/detailing-guide-how-to-wash-car-wheels-and-tires-with-swissvax.html

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PROCESS - Foaming the vehicle with Citrus Wash and Gloss to prepare it for decontamination.
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PROCESS - Foaming the vehicle with Citrus Wash and Gloss to prepare it for decontamination.
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PROCESS - Foaming the vehicle with Citrus Wash and Gloss to prepare it for decontamination.
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PROCESS - Foaming the vehicle with Citrus Wash and Gloss to prepare it for decontamination.
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PROCESS - Using iron X to decontaminate the vehicle, the purple streaking is Iron X reacting with the iron particles stuck to the clear coat.
CarPro Iron X #1597 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-iron-500ml-p-799.html
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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:08 PM
PROCESS - Using iron X to decontaminate the vehicle, the purple streaking is Iron X reacting with the iron particles stuck to the clear coat.
CarPro Iron X #1597 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-iron-500ml-p-799.html
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PROCESS – The vehicle has been washed, decontaminated and dried. It’s ready for polishing before application of XPEL Ultimate paint protection film.
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PROCESS – Applying XPEL Ultimate to the door cups.
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PROCESS – Applying XPEL Ultimate to the door cups.
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AFTER – Ready for final inspection!
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PROCESS – Using a host of products while detailing the interior of the vehicle.
Einzett Cockpit premium #1430 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/einszett-cockpit-premium-p-636.html
Swissvax Leather cleaner #1712 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-cleaner-se1042510-p-908.html
Swissvax Leather milk #1713 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-milk-se1042610-p-909.html
Swissvax leather brush #1710 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leatherinteriorconvertible-cleaning-brush-se1043590-p-906.html
Metro Vac N’Blo vacuum #1803 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/metro-vac-nblo-portable-vacuum-p-1022.html
Swissvax Detail interior brush #1632 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-detail-brush-interior-dusting-and-cleaning-se1044090-p-835.html
Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric #1836 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/gtechniq-smart-fabric-coat-500ml-p-1040.html
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PROCESS – Cleaning and detailing the rear seating area of the vehicle.
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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:09 PM
PROCESS - Leather was cleaned and treated using Swissvax Leather Care kit, cleaner and conditioner.
Watch how you too can achieve this look by using Swissvax Leather Care kit.

Swissvax Leather Care Kit #1630 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-care-kit-se1042690-p-833.html
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PROCESS – Applying Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric to the floor mats
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PROCESS – Applying Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric to the interior carpet.
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PROCESS – Appling Paul Dalton's Crystal Rock Wax, by Swissvax.
Swissvax Crystal Rock Wax #1618 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-crystal-rock-wax-sp10155500-p-822.html

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PROCESS – Allowing the Crystal Rock to haze.
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AFTER - Beauty shot in the Auto Obsessed clean room
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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:13 PM
AFTER - Beauty shot in the Auto Obsessed clean room
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AutoObsessed
02-03-2016, 03:14 PM
AFTER - Beauty shot in the Auto Obsessed clean room
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AFTER – Clean room shot.
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AFTER - Signature clean room shot.
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Foaming and washing:
Foam Cannon #1007 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/foam-cannon-p-198.html
Chemical Guys citrus wash & gloss #1008 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-citruswash-gloss-16oz-p-934.html
Green chenille wash mitt #1363 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-chenille-wash-mitt-p-577.html
Grey chenille wash mitt #3091 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-chenille-grey-mitt-p-2270.html
Black chenille wash mitt #2630 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-chenille-black-wash-mitt-p-1840.html
P21S total auto wash #1040 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-total-auto-wash-1000ml-wsprayer-p-267.html
Metro-Vac Masterblaster car dryer #1266 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/metro-master-blaster-mb3-p-334.html
Bucket Complete System #1905 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/bucket-complete-system-p-1099.html
Bucket Diamond Plate Connector #1914 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/bucket-diamond-plate-connector-p-1100.html
Swissvax Bucket system #2539 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-wash-system-bucket-se1099142-p-1802.html
Swissvax Waschpudel luxury wash pad # 1748 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-waschpudel-luxury-wash-pad-se1099110-p-944.html

Engine Bay:
P21S total auto wash #1040 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-total-auto-wash-1000ml-wsprayer-p-267.html
Boar’s hair 8” brush #1227 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/boars-hair-wheel-brush-p-415.html
RaceGlaze brush set #1602 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-brush-set-p-806.html

Paint Decontamination:
CarPro Iron-X #1597 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-iron-500ml-p-799.html
CarPro Tar-X #2086 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-tar-p-1289.html
Swissvax Paint rubber kit #1822 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-paint-rubber-kit-clay-se1022923-p-1016.html

Exhaust:
P21S polishing soap #1046 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-polishing-soap-p-236.html
Sonus Aluminum polish #1131 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonus-aluminum-polish-p-347.html
Sonus Aluminum sealant #1141 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonus-aluminum-sealant-p-357.html
P21S Finish Restore #1045 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-finish-restorer-p-235.html

Wheels:
Sonax full effect wheel cleaner #1535 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonax-wheel-cleaner-full-effect-p-735.html
Einzett W99 degreaser #1877 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/einszett-w99-all-purpose-degreaser-concentrate-liter-p-1063.html
Daytona Speed Master Brush #1234 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/daytona-speed-master-brush-p-380.html
Daytona Speed Master Jr. Brush #2031 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/daytona-speed-master-wheel-brush-p-1215.html
Gtechniq C5 wheel armor 15ml #1831 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/gtechniq-wheel-armour-15ml-p-1035.html
Boar’s hair 8” brush #1227 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/boars-hair-wheel-brush-p-415.html
RaceGlaze brush set #1602 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-brush-set-p-806.html
Griot’s Garage Rubber Prep #1656 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/griots-garage-rubber-prep-16oz-wsponge-11071-p-854.html
Swissvax Pneu tyre care #1634 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-pneu-tyre-care-se1052210-p-837.html
Swissvax Pneu brush #1636 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-pneu-brush-for-application-pneu-se1054092-p-839.html
Swissvax Wheel cleaning brush #1635 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-wheel-cleaning-brush-se1054090-p-838.html


Wheel wells/Door jams:
P21S total auto wash #1040 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/p21s-total-auto-wash-1000ml-wsprayer-p-267.html
Chemical Guys bare bones #1316 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/chemical-guys-bare-bones-p-530.html
Poorboy’s World spray and wipe #1374 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/poorboys-world-spray-and-wipe-p-496.html
Daytona Speed Master Pro #2592 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/daytona-speed-master-pro-p-1798.html


Interior:
Einzett Cockpit premium #1430 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/einszett-cockpit-premium-p-636.html
Swissvax Leather cleaner #1712 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-cleaner-se1042510-p-908.html
Swissvax Leather milk #1713 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-milk-se1042610-p-909.html
Swissvax leather brush #1710 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leatherinteriorconvertible-cleaning-brush-se1043590-p-906.html
Metro Vac N’Blo vacuum #1803 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/metro-vac-nblo-portable-vacuum-p-1022.html
Swissvax Leather Care Kit #1630 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leather-care-kit-se1042690-p-833.html
Swissvax Detail interior brush #1632 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-detail-brush-interior-dusting-and-cleaning-se1044090-p-835.html
Gtechniq I1 Smart Fabric #1836 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/gtechniq-smart-fabric-coat-500ml-p-1040.html

Glass:
Sonax Clear glass #2477 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/sonax-clear-glass-p-1661.html
Glass Master Pro cleaner #1236 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/glass-master-pro-cleaner-p-382.html
Glass Master Pro bonnets #1237 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/glass-master-pro-bonnets-p-383.html
Gtechniq panel wipe #2595 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/gtechniq-panel-wipe-p-1815.html
Carpro Eraser #2238 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-eraser-p-1388.html
CarPro CeriGlass polish kit #2241 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-ceriglass-polish-kit-p-1391.html


Exterior:
Swissvax Crystal Rock Wax #1618 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-crystal-rock-wax-p-822.html
Swissvax wax applicator #1637 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-wax-applicator-pad-se1091010-p-840.html
Swissvax Quick Finish Paintwork quick detailing # 1628 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-quick-finish-paintwork-quick-detailing-se1032910-p-831.html
Swissvax Micro-Fluffy Cleaner / Wax Towel, Anthracite/Blue #1943 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-micro-fluffy-cleaner-wax-towel-anthraciteblue-se1091122-p-1116.html
Swissvax Micro-Fluffy Cleaner / Wax Towel, Anthracite/Red #1763 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-micro-fluffy-wax-towel-anthracitered-se1091112-p-956.html

Polishing:
K-UTG gold masking tape ¾ inch #2685 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/utg-gold-masking-tape-inch-p-1932.html
K-UTG gold masking tape 2 inch #2698 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/utg-gold-masking-tape-inch-p-1934.html
Carpro Eraser #2238 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/carpro-eraser-p-1388.html
Menzerna Super Finish 4500 #1468 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/menzerna-super-finish-4500-po85rd-p-668.html
Menzerna Fast Gloss 400 #2503 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/menzerna-fast-gloss-compound-400-p-1722.html
Detail foam swabs #2628 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/detail-foam-swabs-50pk-p-1889.html
Rupes LHR 15ES big foot polisher #2510 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/rupes-lhr-15es-big-foot-random-orbital-polisher-p-1734.html?osCsid=b4fu9o7587ul5ied65eheut095
Rupes LHR 21ES big foot polisher #2508 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/rupes-lhr-21es-big-foot-random-orbital-polisher-p-1729.html?osCsid=b4fu9o7587ul5ied65eheut095
Rupes LHR75 3” Pneumatic polisher #2512 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/rupes-lhr75-pneumatic-random-orbital-polisher-p-1732.html
Rupes LHR75E Mini #2737 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/rupes-lhr-75e-mini-random-orbital-polisher-p-1986.html
Chemical Guy’s Pad clean #1419 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=1419
Swissvax Cleaner fluid pad #1644 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-cleaner-fluid-microfiber-applicator-pad-se1091020-p-842.html
Buff and Shine 5.5” Orange pad #2220 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/buff-and-shine-orange-euro-foam-pad-p-1401.html
Buff and Shine 5.5” Black pad #2224 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/buff-and-shine-black-pad-p-1405.html
Defelsko positector 6000 FN1 #2611 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/defelsko-positector-6000-fn1-p-1821.html


Exterior Trim
Swissvax SealFeed #1759 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-sealfeed-se1023110-p-952.html

Brushes:
RaceGlaze brush set #1602 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/raceglaze-brush-set-p-806.html
Boar’s hair 8” brush #1227 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/boars-hair-wheel-brush-p-415.html
Detail brush, 2 sided #1388 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/detail-brush-sided-p-588.html
Swissvax leather brush #1710 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-leatherinteriorconvertible-cleaning-brush-se1043590-p-906.html
Long handle green brush #1257 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/long-handle-brush-p-332.html
Interior and Carpet brush #2458 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/interior-and-carpet-brush-p-1689.html
Short handled brush #1510 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/brush-short-handle-tirewheel-p-711.html

Towels:
Yellow value microfiber #2049 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-value-yellow-p-1259.html
Swissvax Micro-Fluffy Cleaner / Wax Towel, Anthracite/Blue #1943 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-micro-fluffy-cleaner-wax-towel-anthraciteblue-se1091122-p-1116.html
Swissvax Micro-Fluffy Cleaner / Wax Towel, Anthracite/Red #1763 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-micro-fluffy-wax-towel-anthracitered-se1091112-p-956.html
Microfiber superior blue #1365 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-superior-blue-p-579.html
White premium microfiber #2468 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-premium-white-p-1608.html
Pink value microfiber #2296 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-value-pink-p-1636.html
Microfiber premium red #1986 http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-premium-red-p-1191.html
Micro-Restore #1049 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/micro-restore-microfiber-cleaner-32oz-p-262.html
Microfiber glass towel #2297 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/microfiber-premium-glass-towel-p-1606.html
Swissvax Mirco-Dry The wunder drying towel #2091 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-micro-dry-the-wunder-drying-towel-se1091140-p-1297.html
Swissvax Cleaner fluid pad #1644 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/swissvax-cleaner-fluid-microfiber-applicator-pad-se1091020-p-842.html

Safety:
Gloves – HD Nitrile gloves #1471 http://autoobsessed.com/shop/gloves-nitrile-gloves-p-671.html