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Originally Posted by corda  MBenz Tech stated that both factories in Germany went to the new nano clear coats in 2003 and the 040 Black should be clear coated on this C300.
Also heard that the clear coat will "flow" somewhat on a hot day in the sun and some of the scratches will "heal". Does anyone know about this?
Can't decide if this is news from another planet or what. Another month in our weather we'll be able to test that theory. If true there must be some awesome shine on MB's in Arizona! |
Many detailers, regardless of their status,"private", "mobile", etc... are unfamiliar with the ceramic clears that MBz is using, and use their traditional compounds & polishes on the finish. If this is the case, the results are most likely not nearly as beautiful as they could be, and that's disregarding the fact that the detailer should know this, but it's not a norm yet. I run into it every time I meet a new detailer out here, tragic really.
Ask what compounds/polishes he sued specifically(if you like), and report back.
Other compounds/polishes will cut, but it's a pain to use them on ceramic clears, and they won't be nearly as effective. Wou need a longer working time and stronger, fine milled abrasives. They are noticeably different to work with. I actually enjoy working on the new clears. I have a specific few polishes designed specifically for this purpose, they're able to cut just wonderfully on these new finishes.
Regardless, you are referring to two different clears into a single product.
Ceramiclear is what MBz is using now, but they will probably use the UV Cure/Self healing clears soon enough.
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