Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG
This was a car that was signed to one of our maintenance contracts, so to start it off and make it easier for us to maintain we gave it the full works.
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/001.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/002.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/003.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/004.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/005.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/006.jpg)
We always start with the wheels first, to get the messy jobs out of the way first. These wheels will be refurbished at a later date due to kerb damage on the rims.
The inner and outer wheels get a thorough clean using a strong wheel cleaner to cut through several years of brake dust.
![Wheels being cleaned.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/009.jpg)
![Wheels being cleaned.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/010.jpg)
![Wheels after rinsing](/content/images/mbcl55amg/011.jpg)
![A dirty engine bay.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/012.jpg)
Next the engine bay. An all purpose cleaner is sprayed on , avoiding sensitive engine components. The cleaning fluid is agitated with various brushes and then rinsed carefully with water.
![Engine bay sprayed with all purpose cleaner.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/013.jpg)
![Engine bay rinsed with water.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/014.jpg)
The lower parts of the car, door and boot shuts are then sprayed with a citrus pre-wash fluid to breakdown the grime.
![Citrus pre-soak to remove grime.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/015.jpg)
![Citrus pre-soak to remove grime.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/016.jpg)
![Door shuts also get a citrus pre-soak.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/017.jpg)
![Boot shuts also get a citrus pre-soak.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/018.jpg)
Followed by a snow foam pre-soak, over the whole car.
![Car gets snow foam pre-wash.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/019.jpg)
![Car gets snow foam pre-wash.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/020.jpg)
The car is then rinsed clean.
![Rinsing off the snow foam.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/021.jpg)
![Rinsing off the snow foam.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/022.jpg)
![Rinsing the door shuts.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/023.jpg)
![All rinsed, looks better already!](/content/images/mbcl55amg/024.jpg)
The paintwork and glass is clayed to remove any bonded on contamination such as tree sap, bug remains etc.
![Claying the paintwork.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/025.jpg)
![Claying the glass.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/026.jpg)
A tar remover is used to breakdown any tar, before being wiped away.
![A tar remover is used to breakdown the tar.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/027.jpg)
![A tar remover is used to breakdown the tar.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/028.jpg)
![A tar remover is used to breakdown the tar.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/029.jpg)
![Wiped clean after tar remover.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/030.jpg)
The wheels are also clayed.
![Wheels also clayed.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/031.jpg)
![Following de-contamination.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/032.jpg)
Another wash to remove any residue from the previous stages. The car is then rinsed and dried.
![Washed again to remove any residue.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/033.jpg)
![Washed again to remove any residue.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/034.jpg)
The trim is protected by masking it up, we then inspect the paintwork for defects and measure the thickness of paint.
![Masking up the trim.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/035.jpg)
![Measuring the paint depth.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/036.jpg)
Using a selection of polishes we remove paint defects and polish the car to a high gloss finish.
![Polishing the car to a high gloss finish.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/037.jpg)
![Polishing the car to a high gloss finish.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/038.jpg)
![Polishing the car to a high gloss finish](/content/images/mbcl55amg/039.jpg)
![Polishing the car to a high gloss finish.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/040.jpg)
A long life, high quality sealant is applied with the rotary polisher.
![A high quality, durable sealant is applied to protect the paint.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/041.jpg)
![Interior is vacuumed.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/042.jpg)
While the sealant is curing we turn our attention to the interior. The carpets are vacuumed, the dash and plastics cleaned and the leather seats are treated to some protection.
![Leather is cleaned and protected.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/043.jpg)
![Leather is cleaned and protected.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/044.jpg)
The sealant is buffed off and we apply a coat of high quality carnauba wax to add some more depth and shine to the paint.
The car is then thoroughly inspected.
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/045.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/046.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/047.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/048.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/049.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/050.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/051.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/052.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/053.jpg)
![Mercedes CL55 AMG.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/054.jpg)
Some finishing touches, trim is cleaned and treated, door shuts get a coat of sealant and the exhaust tips are cleaned and polished
![The dirty exhaust tips.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/055.jpg)
![The clean exhaust tips.](/content/images/mbcl55amg/056.jpg)