Once the SL55 AMG had been dried using soft, clean microfibre drying towels the paintwork was inspected using a RUPES Swirl Check Portable LED Light, after which the UDS Master Detailer selected the FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Machine Polisher, Polish Angel Master Compound I and a 3M Yellow Polishing Pad. The car was then thoroughly rinsed clean. Once the Ultimate Snow Foam has been allowed to dwell for several minutes the SL55 AMG was rinsed and then washed using the Two Bucket Method, a Microfibre Madness Incredimitt and POLISHANGEL® Glissante Carnauba Gel Shampoo. Ultimate Snow Foam gets into the awkward and difficult to reach areas and this makes it easier to clean these areas during the main wash because the dirt has already been loosened. This helps to prevent scratches being introduced during the main wash process – particularly important for black and darker coloured paintwork which show up blemishes readily. Ultimate Snow Foam is a high foaming product which lifts larger particles of dirt away from the bodywork of the vehicle. The next stage was to pre-clean the car using Ultimate Snow Foam through a pressure washer lance. The engine and bodywork were then rinsed clean. The engine and bodywork were degreased using Bilt-Hamber Surfex HD, a water-based, biodegradable degreaser which easily removes oil residues, tar and tree sap. Once the iron contamination had been removed the wheels were cleaned using Bilberry Wheel Cleaner before being jet washed to remove all residue. This allows the detailer to see the product working and when the colour no longer deepens the contamination can be freely rinsed away. Korrosol has a colour change function, turning a dark purple when in contact with the iron contamination. This is usually deposited when brake pads shred, so can be collected not only from the car’s own brake pads but also from cars in front whilst driving along. Initially the bodywork and wheels were treated with Bilt-Hamber Korrosol to remove build-up of iron contamination. Once the respray had been completed the SL55 AMG was prepared for detailing. Ultimate Detailing Studio arranged for both areas to be repaired and resprayed and for the front wing badges to be replaced prior to the Gloss Enhancement Treatment being carried out. In addition the near-side front wing had sustained some ‘car park’ damage and also required attention. This SL55 AMG had sustained some damage when a piece of wire had been caught in the tyre tread, dragging the wire around the outside of the rear wheel arch and scoring it deeply. With a suave and refined interior and a classy, elegant exterior, the SL55 AMG truly is a gentleman’s sporting dream. The ‘kompressor’ designation indicates it is supercharged, so it’s not surprising it has an impressive 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and is rated at 493 hp. The Mercedes SL55 AMG 5.4L V8 Kompressor is also known amongst Mercedes Benz enthusiasts as ‘The Hammer’.
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