Detailed: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 [Rauchsilber]

The Details

Year: 1988
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Make: 300 E W124
Colour Code: Rauchsilber
Condition: Heavy Swirling
Paint Type: Extremely Hard

This beautifully crafted machine was a leader of its class. Sporting one of the lowest drag coefficients of the time, it pushed boundaries which the production cars of today hardly do.

Anthony from Bon Vivant dropped by to work with us on the correction stage. We set out to reverse 26 years of damage due to improper washing technique.

Iron-X DecontaminationAfter a single pass on the bonnet.Polish residue remaining from a previous detailer.50/50 Correction shot. Cut with HD Black Wool x HD Cut.  Polished with Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regular x Lake Country CCS Black
Plastics restored and protected with Swissvax Protecton
Post-Correction reflections – awaiting two layers of Swissvax Crystal RockBrightworks polished with Swissvax Metal PolishThe leather was dull, dry and aged.
One of the best colour restorations we’ve seen performed with the Swissvax Leather Kit Dirty seat belt holsters All door jambs waxed with Swissvax Crystal RockAfter Swissvax Crystal Rock, the metallic fleck can be seen glistening again. Wheels sealed with Swissvax Autobahn PTFE Wheel Wax Direct sun shots hide no defects. Interior protected with Swissvax Protecton Matte

Have a classic car you’d like restored?  No car is ever too old for a good paint correction and wax.  Have you car looking brand new by emailing us at info@affinesse.com.au

Thanks for reading,

Jerald ‘JJ’ Liu
Operator