Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I bought a package deal from them through Amazon to basically replace a bunch 
of stuff I had but needed replacement. I saw this stuff when I was looking for 
information on DIY ceramic coatings.

Seems like good stuff so far. I bought some stripping wash to clean off the 
CL600 finish and it worked well.

-D

> On Mar 23, 2023, at 9:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Chemical Brothers has good stuff. 
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 5:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:33:25 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks!
>>> 
>>> Yes, you apply it with a wax pad/applicator by hand, then let it flash
>>> off, which takes about 1-2 minutes. Then a microfiber towel to
>>> wipe/buff off.
>> 
>> The manufacturer's webpage for the product is at:
>> 
>> https://www.chemicalguys.com/hydroslick-intense-gloss-sio2-ceramic-coating-hyperwax/WAC22916.html
>> 
>> It has a lot of reviews and answered questions.
>> 
>> The Hydroslick FAQ is at:
>> 
>> https://www.chemicalguys.com/blog/exterior-detailing-how-tos/article-hydroslick-faq.html
>> 
>> 
>>> I’m just looking for some immediate protection, so this is really a
>>> test more than anything else. The car will be stored outside under a
>>> cover, so I’m still not concerned about the elements for the most part.
>>> depending on how well it works out and holds up, I’ll reapply or move
>>> to my go-to, Collinite Insulator Wax #845.
>> 
>> It will be interesting to see how your test turns out.
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

nice shine. really Marthaed it.

On Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 7:07 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
>
> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new
> key, both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for
> the LF clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went
> to change a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the
> headlights out along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which
> was missing…I’ll take the headlights on this weekend since it involves
> dropping the front bumper.
>
> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the
> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge
> on the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set
> of Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out
> to April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for
> this Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will
> replace the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
>
> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve
> got to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow
> out.
>
> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY
> ceramic coating. You can see them here:
>
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
>
> Enjoy!
>
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Chemical Brothers has good stuff. 

AZBob

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> On Mar 23, 2023, at 5:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:33:25 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
>  wrote:
> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Yes, you apply it with a wax pad/applicator by hand, then let it flash
>> off, which takes about 1-2 minutes. Then a microfiber towel to
>> wipe/buff off.
> 
> The manufacturer's webpage for the product is at:
> 
> https://www.chemicalguys.com/hydroslick-intense-gloss-sio2-ceramic-coating-hyperwax/WAC22916.html
> 
> It has a lot of reviews and answered questions.
> 
> The Hydroslick FAQ is at:
> 
> https://www.chemicalguys.com/blog/exterior-detailing-how-tos/article-hydroslick-faq.html
> 
> 
>> I’m just looking for some immediate protection, so this is really a
>> test more than anything else. The car will be stored outside under a
>> cover, so I’m still not concerned about the elements for the most part.
>> depending on how well it works out and holds up, I’ll reapply or move
>> to my go-to, Collinite Insulator Wax #845.
> 
> It will be interesting to see how your test turns out.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:33:25 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> Thanks!
> 
> Yes, you apply it with a wax pad/applicator by hand, then let it flash
> off, which takes about 1-2 minutes. Then a microfiber towel to
> wipe/buff off.

The manufacturer's webpage for the product is at:

https://www.chemicalguys.com/hydroslick-intense-gloss-sio2-ceramic-coating-hyperwax/WAC22916.html

It has a lot of reviews and answered questions.

The Hydroslick FAQ is at:

https://www.chemicalguys.com/blog/exterior-detailing-how-tos/article-hydroslick-faq.html


> I’m just looking for some immediate protection, so this is really a
> test more than anything else. The car will be stored outside under a
> cover, so I’m still not concerned about the elements for the most part.
> depending on how well it works out and holds up, I’ll reapply or move
> to my go-to, Collinite Insulator Wax #845.

It will be interesting to see how your test turns out.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Thanks!

Yes, you apply it with a wax pad/applicator by hand, then let it flash off, 
which takes about 1-2 minutes. Then a microfiber towel to wipe/buff off.

I’m skeptical of any of this “ceramic” stuff as when it all boils down to it, 
the thing that matters is how long it lasts. In this climate (Florida) I 
typically wax my cars at least twice a year and often 3-4 times. Since we don’t 
drive that much any more and the cars are inside when not being driven, a good 
wax job will last six months with no trouble at all.

In this case, the finish had a lot of scratches in it, so I clay barred the 
finish, compounded the whole car, then moved to a fine polish (Meguires 200) 
and then a wash. After letting it dry overnight I applied two coats of the 
ceramic coating. It’s a gelatinous sort of stuff but easy to handle and apply. 
First coat, then about six hours later a second coat.

It looks nice, but there’s still some work I could do to take some of the 
deeper scratches out on the right side (you saw a lot of these.) I’m just 
looking for some immediate protection, so this is really a test more than 
anything else. The car will be stored outside under a cover, so I’m still not 
concerned about the elements for the most part. depending on how well it works 
out and holds up, I’ll reapply or move to my go-to, Collinite Insulator Wax 
#845.

I love 040 black because it wears well and cleans up nicely. From 10 feet the 
finish on this car looks very nice.

-D

> On Mar 23, 2023, at 8:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So do you apply that by hand with a pad of some sort or do it with the 
> buffer?  I used some Meguiars wax with some sort of ceramic aspect and used 
> the buffer after the clay bar, compound, polish steps. Just noticed today it 
> needs it again as the water is not beading up. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I tried this stuff from Chemical Guys:
>> 
>> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V25MZHV?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> On Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:06:14 + "dan penoff.com via 
>> Mercedes"
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY
>> ceramic coating. You can see them here:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
>> 
>> It looks nice!
>> 
>> Which DIY ceramic coating did you use?
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

So do you apply that by hand with a pad of some sort or do it with the buffer?  
I used some Meguiars wax with some sort of ceramic aspect and used the buffer 
after the clay bar, compound, polish steps. Just noticed today it needs it 
again as the water is not beading up. 

--FT
Sent from iFōn

> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I tried this stuff from Chemical Guys:
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V25MZHV?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
> 
> -D
> 
> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> 
> On Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:06:14 + "dan penoff.com via 
> Mercedes"
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> 
> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY
> ceramic coating. You can see them here:
> 
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
> 
> It looks nice!
> 
> Which DIY ceramic coating did you use?
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Nice work!!

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> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
> 
> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, 
> both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for the LF 
> clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went to change 
> a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the headlights out 
> along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which was missing…I’ll 
> take the headlights on this weekend since it involves dropping the front 
> bumper.
> 
> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge on 
> the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set of 
> Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out to 
> April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for this 
> Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will replace 
> the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
> 
> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve got 
> to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow out.
> 
> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY ceramic 
> coating. You can see them here:
> 
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I tried this stuff from Chemical Guys:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V25MZHV?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

-D

On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

On Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:06:14 + "dan penoff.com via 
Mercedes"
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY
ceramic coating. You can see them here:

http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html

It looks nice!

Which DIY ceramic coating did you use?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Looks nice!  

--FT
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> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
> 
> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, 
> both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for the LF 
> clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went to change 
> a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the headlights out 
> along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which was missing…I’ll 
> take the headlights on this weekend since it involves dropping the front 
> bumper.
> 
> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge on 
> the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set of 
> Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out to 
> April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for this 
> Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will replace 
> the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
> 
> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve got 
> to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow out.
> 
> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY ceramic 
> coating. You can see them here:
> 
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:06:14 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY
> ceramic coating. You can see them here:
> 
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html

It looks nice!

Which DIY ceramic coating did you use?


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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

The electronic keys have always been pricey. I don’t recall them ever being 
that cheap, but I could be wrong.

Again, that’s the electronic key and the blade. Remember that they’re two 
different parts and have to be ordered as such.

-D


> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Geez seems like the last one I bought was around $140 a couple of years ago. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:18 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> If you mean my local dealer, I paid around $260 for the electronic key and 
>> the blade that goes with it. Looks like retail is around $325 or thereabouts.
>> 
>> The way keys are disappearing for these older cars, I’m making sure I’ve got 
>> at least two of them. I always do anyway, but the more the merrier.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> How much are they charging for keys now days?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
 
 Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new 
 key, both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for 
 the LF clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went 
 to change a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the 
 headlights out along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which 
 was missing…I’ll take the headlights on this weekend since it involves 
 dropping the front bumper.
 
 Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
 first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge 
 on the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set 
 of Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out 
 to April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for 
 this Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will 
 replace the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
 
 So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve 
 got to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow 
 out.
 
 Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY 
 ceramic coating. You can see them here:
 
 http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
 
 Enjoy!
 
 -D
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Geez seems like the last one I bought was around $140 a couple of years ago. 

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> On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:18 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> If you mean my local dealer, I paid around $260 for the electronic key and 
> the blade that goes with it. Looks like retail is around $325 or thereabouts.
> 
> The way keys are disappearing for these older cars, I’m making sure I’ve got 
> at least two of them. I always do anyway, but the more the merrier.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> How much are they charging for keys now days?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
>>> 
>>> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, 
>>> both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for the LF 
>>> clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went to 
>>> change a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the 
>>> headlights out along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which 
>>> was missing…I’ll take the headlights on this weekend since it involves 
>>> dropping the front bumper.
>>> 
>>> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
>>> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge 
>>> on the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set 
>>> of Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out 
>>> to April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for 
>>> this Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will 
>>> replace the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
>>> 
>>> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve got 
>>> to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow out.
>>> 
>>> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY 
>>> ceramic coating. You can see them here:
>>> 
>>> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
>>> 
>>> Enjoy!
>>> 
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

If you mean my local dealer, I paid around $260 for the electronic key and the 
blade that goes with it. Looks like retail is around $325 or thereabouts.

The way keys are disappearing for these older cars, I’m making sure I’ve got at 
least two of them. I always do anyway, but the more the merrier.

-D

> On Mar 23, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> How much are they charging for keys now days?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
>> 
>> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, 
>> both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for the LF 
>> clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went to change 
>> a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the headlights out 
>> along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which was missing…I’ll 
>> take the headlights on this weekend since it involves dropping the front 
>> bumper.
>> 
>> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
>> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge on 
>> the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set of 
>> Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out to 
>> April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for this 
>> Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will replace 
>> the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
>> 
>> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve got 
>> to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow out.
>> 
>> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY ceramic 
>> coating. You can see them here:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
>> 
>> Enjoy!
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] CL600 Update

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

How much are they charging for keys now days?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 23, 2023, at 6:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Been a quiet couple of days, as I have to work during the day, of course.
> 
> Got to the dealer on Wednesday to pick up some things, primarily a new key, 
> both electronic and hard/blade. Got a replacement lamp assembly for the LF 
> clearance light, as the retaining tab had broken on it when I went to change 
> a bulb. Picked up the last of the parts I need to sort the headlights out 
> along with a battery retainer/clamp, the original of which was missing…I’ll 
> take the headlights on this weekend since it involves dropping the front 
> bumper.
> 
> Anyway, The best and worst of the day was when I took the car out for the 
> first spin in the neighborhood, and when I returned I noticed a big bulge on 
> the sidewall of the cheap RF Malaysian tire. Grr. So an order for a set of 
> Bridgestone Turanzas went in to my local Costco. They’re scheduled out to 
> April 1st, but I did a walk-in and was able to get an appointment for this 
> Friday. The best of the remaining three cheep Malaysian tires will replace 
> the original OE Michelin that’s on the spare wheel.
> 
> So the car has been sitting, more or less, for the time being. Now I’ve got 
> to drive it on a bum tire for about 10 miles and hope it doesn’t blow out.
> 
> Anyway, I finally got some glamour shots done after applying the DIY ceramic 
> coating. You can see them here:
> 
> http://penoff.com/2001_CL600_Photos.html
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> -D
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