What's up guys welcome back to the Detail Garage.
I'm Nick and this is a brand new E Class Mercedes Benz.
As you can see it has this matte finish which is something we rarely get in the shop but
today I'm going to show you the right techniques and products you'll need to keep it looking right.
Before we begin our detail we're going to start with the dirtiest area and that is the wheels.
As you can see they have tons of brake dust, Mercedes Benz are known for making a lot of
brake dust which is why it has all of this dirt and grime all over it.
So over here I have one bucket that is set up for wheels and using some Diablo Wheel
Gel to lubricate the surface as well as clean in it to prevent scratching the surface.
I'll add about an ounce to the bucket.
In combination with our Easy Reach Wheel Brush, this is a soft bristle brush that is going
to get inside of wheel and contour to all of the different shapes and spokes to get
it looking its best without scratching.
To start off lets rinse it to knock down the loose heavier dirt, this is going to make
it easier to clean and also prevent scratching.
Now you can see my bucket is ready to go, I've activated the suds which is going to
create lubrication as we wash to prevent scratches.
Also for adding cleaning power I'll use some Sticky Citrus Wheel Gel.
I'll spray directly on to the surface, you can use this on rims, tires and brake components
to remove grime to cut through to a factory finish.
It also adds lubrication so that we don't scratch it.
I'll start at the highest point and work my way around the rim picking up all the grime
and brake dust to get it perfectly detailed.
So now you guys see just how easy it is to get your wheels looking right.
This Mercedes has a factory coating that makes it harder for brake dust and grime to stick
to it which makes it easier to clean.
I'm going to repeat the same process on the other three wheels and then we can get started
with the foaming process.
I've just finished rinsing off the Mercedes which takes care of all the loose dirt and debris.
I always start at the highest point to prevent bringing dirt to areas that we have already cleaned.
Over here is my buddy Alex, he is going to set up our two bucket method.
The reason we are going with two buckets is to prevent the dirt and debris from scratching
the matte finish.
If you scratch a matte or sating finish you can't polish it, it will stay that way until
it is repainted.
We are going to place a Dirt Trap in each bucket, placing them in at an angle and pushing
them to the bottom which creates a seal that keeps all the dirt underneath the cones.
We're using our Meticulous Matte Soap which is designed specifically for matte and satin
finishes that won't add any sheen or wax, it contains lubricating suds that cleanse
the surface without scratching.
So we are adding about an ounce to our foam cannon and also an ounce to our bucket.
Now we're going to start foaming up the vehicle.
As you can see Alex did a great job foaming up this Mercedes.
There is tons of suds on the surface which is going to prevent scratching and making
it easier for us to clean.
We have our buckets set up, one is our wash and one is our rinse with two Chenille wash pads.
I'll use a Chenille Wash Pad while Alex uses the Chenille Wash Mitt.
Grabbing some suds and starting at the top and working our way down while preventing
any scratching we'll get this Mercedes looking its best.
As you wash you'll start to pick up all the surface dirt and debris in your wash pad and
that is what you have your second bucket for.
Press it all the way to the bottom against the Dirt Trap to release all the filth underneath
the cones which is preventing it from coming back on the car.
Taking it outside of the bucket and wringing out on the ground further reduces the chances
of bring the filth back on to the car.
The reason for that is to prevent any swirls or scratches.
Going back to the clean bucket, getting some more soap and continue washing.
Alright as a last step we are going to dry this Mercedes.
Using our Woolly Mammoth Towel is going to pick up all this water without scratching,
as I mentioned before it is a big deal if you scratch one of these cars because you
can't polish it out you have to repaint it.
I'll tear off the tag so we aren't creating swirls or scratches but the high plush soft
pile of this towel is going to pick up all this water without streaking and the silk
banded edge prevents scratches.
To prevent water spots or staining I'm going to use Meticulous Matte Quick Detail Spray.
This is a drying aide that breaks the bond between the water and the paint helping it
bead off reducing the chances of water spots.
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