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Once you finish, I'll swap you for my wagon (if your Wife will allow you to drive a chick-magnet) so you can do that one properly, and I'll make sure your tires are properly balanced out on I-95. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration 'Had IVIG treatment at hospital yesterday morning. 'Worked on car left side and front clip yesterday afternoon. 'Coming along slowly. 'Sure looks good all clean and shiny. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax just before this trip, knowing that a dirty car on such a long trip would drive me nuts not to mention embarrassment if I happened to meet up with a fellow MB enthusiast along the way. Sadly the car may not get such attention for another six months or so. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Inspiration Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks, but I guess I'll just have to continue to be lonely and tough it out in my mere sedan, and I already know my tires are properly balanced - even tested on I-95 but not at 100 mph; well enough, though. BTW, I never noticed the chick-magnet effect when I had coupla station wagons, 'course, they were a lowly Pontiac and a Chrysler. Oh, wait! Yes, they were, too; I often also had two mighty fine looking blonde women riding with me - one was even a strawberry blonde (now white-headed and sitting at the kitchen table reading the paper). I guess the magnets worked OK, anyway. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration Once you finish, I'll swap you for my wagon (if your Wife will allow you to drive a chick-magnet) so you can do that one properly, and I'll make sure your tires are properly balanced out on I-95. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration 'Had IVIG treatment at hospital yesterday morning. 'Worked on car left side and front clip yesterday afternoon. 'Coming along slowly. 'Sure looks good all clean and shiny. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax just before this trip, knowing that a dirty car on such a long trip would drive me nuts not to mention embarrassment if I happened to meet up with a fellow MB enthusiast along the way. Sadly the car may not get such attention for another six months or so. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Inspiration Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list
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Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax just before this trip, knowing that a dirty car on such a long trip would drive me nuts not to mention embarrassment if I happened to meet up with a fellow MB enthusiast along the way. Sadly the car may not get such attention for another six months or so. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Inspiration Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Your wagon looked good to me. Don't forget, we're all sinners in some way. BTW, Ed mention the maple leaves on his coupla days ago; it's oak leaves, acorns and bird doo (especially the doo) that keep me upset. 'Really amazing how fast that stuff can eat through paint. 'Really miss my nice, roomy, enclosed garage at the place I designed and built when our Uncle brought me here 31+ years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax just before this trip, knowing that a dirty car on such a long trip would drive me nuts not to mention embarrassment if I happened to meet up with a fellow MB enthusiast along the way. Sadly the car may not get such attention for another six months or so. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Inspiration Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Had IVIG treatment at hospital yesterday morning. 'Worked on car left side and front clip yesterday afternoon. 'Coming along slowly. 'Sure looks good all clean and shiny. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration Wilton - you're way ahead of me. Since I have the '95 'project' occupying one garage space, my wagon has been parked outside under an oak tree; the sap, leaves, acorns, etc take their toll, and I've only been able to wash/wax the car twice this year. I insisted on taking the time to wash/wax just before this trip, knowing that a dirty car on such a long trip would drive me nuts not to mention embarrassment if I happened to meet up with a fellow MB enthusiast along the way. Sadly the car may not get such attention for another six months or so. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Inspiration Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Inspiration
Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Bring the 911 on down. I promise I'll work on it a little bit between extensive drives. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The painter's tape is a great idea. I like it! If it's after the fact, you can use a regular eraser (the pink wedge-shaped ones) to get the white crud/wax off of black trim items. Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1:50 PM It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks; I'll use the eraser on a 6-inch section I whited before I realized I had the tape right there in the trunk. BTW, rear section of the car is so slippery now that I think I can feel a bit of boost thrust as the air slips downward, around and off that area. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration The painter's tape is a great idea. I like it! If it's after the fact, you can use a regular eraser (the pink wedge-shaped ones) to get the white crud/wax off of black trim items. Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1:50 PM It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Good tip to know too. The biggest pain for me, is trying to avoid the seal around the sunroof while applying wax. I try to say a quarter inch away from it, but that unwaxed quarter inch kinda bugs me at times! Ed 300E On 6 November 2010 16:12, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: The painter's tape is a great idea. I like it! If it's after the fact, you can use a regular eraser (the pink wedge-shaped ones) to get the white crud/wax off of black trim items. Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1:50 PM It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I forget who it was who used to wax their race cars with Pledge in the pits. But when asked once, if he found the wax made the cars more slippery and gained him any advantage in top end speed, he replied, No, but it makes them smell nice. Ed 300E On 6 November 2010 16:27, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Thanks; I'll use the eraser on a 6-inch section I whited before I realized I had the tape right there in the trunk. BTW, rear section of the car is so slippery now that I think I can feel a bit of boost thrust as the air slips downward, around and off that area. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration The painter's tape is a great idea. I like it! If it's after the fact, you can use a regular eraser (the pink wedge-shaped ones) to get the white crud/wax off of black trim items. Dan --- On Sat, 11/6/10, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Inspiration To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 1:50 PM It really is a lot of work to give a car a proper clean and wax, but don't they look amazing after the work is done! I often do the cars in sections too, and doing the whole go at once is often too time consuming. Good trick with the painters tape. I've used it too. The 911 has lots of black rubber trim, against a darker paint. The dried wax on the trim can make the finished product look like a mess, but the tape works wonders! Saves a lot of messing about with toothbrushes! ;-) Ed 300E Needs a good clean, with all the Maple leaves falling on the paint, and leaving stains!! G 911SC Looking pretty clean, and almost ready to send down to Wilton for its' winter exercise. ;-) hee hee On 6 November 2010 13:43, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nice visit with Max and his family yesterday inspired/shamed me to take better care of the paint on my arctic white, nearly-showroom 87 300D. I was a bit embarrassed for them to see it in dire need of a proper cleaning and waxing. Yes, I've been a back-slider. 'Been running it through carwash and wiping it down with towel afterward, but I haven't really cleaned and waxed it properly in the 6+ years I've had it, so, though the paint still has no nicks, gouges, scratches, dents, dings, rust, etc., it has been looking quite flat for too long. I've spent about three hours so far today working on the rear section from rear doors aft; all of that area is now pristine and glistening - even the six years of exhaust film across the back has been removed (again, this is a WHITE car), and that area is white again - not light grey. I can get to much of it sitting on my walker; 'have to stand only to get to the higher horizontal surfaces and can touch or lean against the car for more stability. BTW, 'discovered a neat trick to keep white cleaner/wax film off the black trim areas; painters blue masking tape on those areas works beautifully. 'Had the roll of tape in the trunk after painting a small area on the left rear door of the black 350SDL coupla weeks ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Inspiration for Wagon Rebuild
Inspiration for the frankin-wagon http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=222176 Mike -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090723/65a61c41/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
