Re: [MBZ] Martha Musings

Something else I wanted to include in this and forgot…. If you ever need to remove a Mercedes air bag from the steering wheel, there’s a great factory tool that makes it really easy: 126 589 00 10 00 It’s Torx T30 bit with a hex end that you can get a 1/4 drive socket/ratchet on. If you’ve

[MBZ] Martha Musings

Working on the 2008 ML550 today, I found something I really like in the way of detailing products. We’ve all dealt with black plastic or vinyl trim and how it ages and gets chalky due to exposure to the elements and age. With cars in Florida this is accelerated, as the sun can be pretty brutal

Re: [MBZ] Martha....

I have a real problem with all these garage queens.  Cars were built to be driven not on exhibit in a museum or to just sit in a garage.  It's fun to see them, but would be more fun to see them running and driven like real cars.  I think about the guy here who has all these Rollers 100+/-yo

Re: [MBZ] Martha....

You ought to enter Dimitri. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Aug 13, 2021, 7:12 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] Martha....

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

I’ll call every day --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 22, 2019, at 9:33 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > only series inquiries > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 3/22/19 8:44 AM: >> https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

only series inquiries Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 3/22/19 8:44 AM: https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html Let Floyd or I know if we need to go check this out for you. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

Caleb buys these for $500 all day long... - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 3:23 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like a reasonable price??? > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 3:03 PM Jaime Kopchinski via

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

Seems like a reasonable price??? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 3:03 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's quite a special car and well worth looking into. > > Jaime > > > On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 9:45 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

I just rang the guy, he says someone is coming to look at it who is fairly certain to buy it, but if not he will call me and let me know. --FT On 3/22/19 3:02 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: That's quite a special car and well worth looking into. Jaime On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 9:45

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

That's quite a special car and well worth looking into. Jaime On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 9:45 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html > > Let Floyd or I know if we need to go check

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

Might be able to barter by offering the seller half a dozen periods (full stops). Truthfully - someone local needs to inspect this car. On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 10:19 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > That is sploogeworthy. > > I’m a bit skeptical as the ad has been up for almost a month. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

That is sploogeworthy. I’m a bit skeptical as the ad has been up for almost a month. -D > On Mar 22, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html > > Let Floyd or I know if we need to go

[MBZ] Martha / Jaime bait....

https://charleston.craigslist.org/bar/d/charleston-looking-to-sale-or-trade/6825575276.html Let Floyd or I know if we need to go check this out for you. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

I am pleased you got the car.  Sounds like a perfect project for you --FT On 2/12/18 10:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Some observations as I collect my thoughts tonight: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

Go Martha, go!! Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some observations as I collect my thoughts tonight: > > Driving in limp home is easy-peasey. I really didn’t know what to expect, > however, when I was

[MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

Some observations as I collect my thoughts tonight: Driving in limp home is easy-peasey. I really didn’t know what to expect, however, when I was going down the road at 30 mph I was wondering why I was revving to over 3000 rpm - than I remembered that the transmission wouldn’t upshift at that

Re: [MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

Done. See the update: Had a lot of stuff going on around the house and had to wait for the boys to clear out so I had the driveway to myself. Got started on the exterior about 5:00 and just came in to update the blog and hydrate. I’ll be moving the car into the garage next where the

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

Hmmm, might be the case. I never had that problem with the 220D or the 240D. I made sure the pipes were aligned without stress and that all the hangers were as designed. On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 9:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I find that on the older 4 cyl

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

I find that on the older 4 cyl dissels, if I don't use a bandaid, the new pipe breaks anyway. So, when crockauto replaced the new middle pipe for the 240D, THIS time, I cut it off and put a bandaid between it and the front pipe. This will absorb a lot of the vibration and make the second

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

I've never had those work very well or for long. The goop just makes it harder to fix correctly (new metal, welding) later. Do it right the first time and you'll have no regrets On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 8:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have an annoying

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

I have an annoying exhaust leak on the sdl that I need to try to fix, thinking about trying some sort of band clamp and goop Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 7:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just got back from a nice 30 or so minute drive in the

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

Just got back from a nice 30 or so minute drive in the country in the E300D. Nice. While it might be hard pressed to get out of the way in a hurry, it’s still pretty peppy considering it’s a naturally aspirated engine. The smaller W124 chassis really makes driving it fun, not like the living

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I MANAGED TO GET 100% DIESELFIED IN 1984. Never regretted it. Still disappointed that no van is available in the USA with a MFI Diesel engine. The Metris did not have a stellar reputation in RTW, or I might have tried harder to get one of them. The 100% Dieselfication ended in 2006 when I

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Diesel Dan states: >my plan to overtake the family with >diesel is working… You'll have to get something a bit newer for SWMBO‎ though. http://www.zeroto60times.com/?s=e320 6.7 seconds 0-60 is pretty good.  Not that much slower than her current ride.  http://www.zeroto60times.com/?s=sl500

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

You should leave the kids in the beater 140s, the e300 seems too nice to get torn up. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 2:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup. Certified dieselmania. I don’t believe there is a known cure, short of > death. > >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Yup. Certified dieselmania. I don’t believe there is a known cure, short of death. And no, I’ve got to pass this car along to the oldest boy. No loss of focus for the finnie. I’ve already been tempted by others and been able to avoid them. I’m dead set on a finnie to replace the W123 300D

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Yep. He is going nuts. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > uh oh! here we go again! > > Now Dan will sell this and the SL and claim he wants a Ponton > >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

We've seen this movie before... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 14, 2017 2:50:55 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Great minds think alike! I posted mine just before yours showed up! > >> Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Great minds think alike! I posted mine just before yours showed up! Max Dillon via Mercedes May 14, 2017 at 1:48 PM Uh oh, next it'll be listed on BaT and sell for about $5k... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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uh oh! here we go again! Now Dan will sell this and the SL and claim he wants a Ponton Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 14, 2017 at 1:34 PM Not sure I want to surrender this to the boy, it’s actually pretty fun to drive. Thanks! -D

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Uh oh, next it'll be listed on BaT and sell for about $5k... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 14, 2017 2:34:09 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I figured such. Will do. Drives like buttah. Not sure I want to >surrender this to the boy, it’s

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I figured such. Will do. Drives like buttah. Not sure I want to surrender this to the boy, it’s actually pretty fun to drive. Thanks! -D > On May 14, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the shifts are late you need to loosen the cable a

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

If the shifts are late you need to loosen the cable a bit that hooks on top of the engine Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 12:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I couldn’t get to the connection on the IP, so I split the line going to is > and “teed”

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I couldn’t get to the connection on the IP, so I split the line going to is and “teed” to run to the transmission vacuum modulator. Shifts are a little late, but very smooth. Nice! I’ll just have to plan on some time to sort out the vacuum system when I have the manifold off. Hmm….what to do

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I got a vacuum line diagram and did some digging. Looks like I can tell where they screwed up reconnection or re-routing things. Unfortunately it’s a connection on the injection pump which is buried under the intake manifold. I don’t think I can reach it from above, so I’ll go at it from

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

ya think? Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 14, 2017 at 8:12 AM I suspect that cleaning all the crap out of the condenser helped a great deal… -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

ABS sensor. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 14, 2017 8:57:34 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Thanks for that, Max. > >I don’t think I have ASD - the build card doesn’t show it. So what is >the sensor or speed pickup that’s mounted on the

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

That’s what I was thinking, just wanted to be sure. No triangle in the speedo that I recall. It’s not on the build sheet, either. Thanks! -D > On May 14, 2017, at 9:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you had asd you would have the triangle in the

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

> On May 14, 2017 at 8:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > I don’t think I have ASD - the build card doesn’t show it. So what is the > sensor or speed pickup that’s mounted on the differential in these cars? > That’s what made me ask. IIRC, my W201s have three

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

If you had asd you would have the triangle in the speedo and the asd light. The sensor on the diff is for the abs. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 7:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks for that, Max. > > I don’t think I have ASD - the build

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

> On May 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not sure why the passenger side was all wacky. It’s intact and was easily > adjusted. A clear sign of ineptitude is when somebody tries to remove a bad bulb by unscrewing the adjusters. For bonus

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

"Oil additive, transmission oil” - $27.00 list. -D > On May 14, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found it! A 000 989 82 03, Oil Additive, in a 30ml bottle. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 8:29 AM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

> On May 14, 2017 at 8:46 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > A note on that additive. I used it based on a post I found on a forum post > somewhere, but later someone challenged me on it. I really dug into the > official MB literature and could find nothing

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

I would add that I turned on the AC this morning, and while it was still relatively cool outside (72F?) it made ice cues like ASAP. I suspect that cleaning all the crap out of the condenser helped a great deal… -D > On May 14, 2017, at 7:36 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

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Thanks for that, Max. I don’t think I have ASD - the build card doesn’t show it. So what is the sensor or speed pickup that’s mounted on the differential in these cars? That’s what made me ask. -D > On May 14, 2017, at 8:46 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

Removed the headlight assembly and inspected. As I suspected, the plastic frame around the headlight lens was cracked in several places, rendering its ability to hold the lens in place worthless. I disassembled the headlight, removed the frame and lens, and have applied JB Weld to the affected

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

A note on that additive. I used it based on a post I found on a forum post somewhere, but later someone challenged me on it. I really dug into the official MB literature and could find nothing that said my ASD differential needed any additive, the "normal" gear lube was specified. The additive

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

Yes, and they will get up and go even though they don't have a turbo. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2017, at 6:36 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did my early morning grocery run in the E300D. > > No joy on the hard shifts. I’ll get under the car today and

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Does your car have asd? Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can I use Mobil1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil in my differential? I just > wondered since I wasn’t sure if that was an issue if I had ASD. > > -D > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I found it! A 000 989 82 03, Oil Additive, in a 30ml bottle. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, May 14, 2017 at 8:29 AM, Meade Dillon wrote: > Dan, > > Yes, I think that's what I have in mine. > > However, when I had to replace my ASD diff a few years ago, the shop

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Dan, Yes, I think that's what I have in mine. However, when I had to replace my ASD diff a few years ago, the shop ignored my request to use the M1 and put in whatever they normally use. During the drive home I found that it would catch on sharp turns. I immediately drained out their stuff, and

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

I don’t want to be replacing flex discs as consumables. I’ll get it sorted. It’s just a matter of nailing it down. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

So, teach the kid to use the throttle like an on/off switch while accelerating. Or give him the wife's car and let her have the W124. That's her normal driving style with diesels, right? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 2

Did my early morning grocery run in the E300D. No joy on the hard shifts. I’ll get under the car today and check the vacuum modulator - hopefully that’s the issue. I’m going to check the line routing if I can as well. The connections from the flying saucer to the modulator are pretty

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I used that in the E300D and had no issues. The car was made unhappy by a dame in a SUV, but revived by a Ruskie who did a quick body panel fix and tried to flip the car for thrice what I sold if for clay > On May 13, 2017, at 5:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

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Can I use Mobil1 75W-90 synthetic gear oil in my differential? I just wondered since I wasn’t sure if that was an issue if I had ASD. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:12:13 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That’s where I looked first. I was just pointing out that they were > close by if they did have them… It sounded like you had your keys and hat in hand and were walking out the door. Craig > > On May

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

No but they are all over eBay. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 5:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to > look…. > > -D > > >> On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I did check the EGR and the valve flange is blocked off with a very thin metal gasket, sort of the “coke can” approach. Thank goodness, this gives me some hope. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > I just try to understand the motivation. Something

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

That’s where I looked first. I was just pointing out that they were close by if they did have them… -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:03:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Nope. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to > look…. > > -D > > >> On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

On Sat, 13 May 2017 18:03:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m > going to look…. You might try looking on their website first ... Craig ___

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I wonder if HF has them? They’re abut 5 minutes from my house. I’m going to look…. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would get the Bushing pliers for sure > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

I would get the Bushing pliers for sure Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did the final round for the day. > > Cleaned front carpets and mats. They cleaned up quite well. > > Got the windshield washer reservoir

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Did the final round for the day. Cleaned front carpets and mats. They cleaned up quite well. Got the windshield washer reservoir installed with a new grommet on the pump. Sadly, they dumped the washer fluid heater and redirected the coolant flow, but at least someone had the foresight to get

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Got under the car. Looks pretty good, no surprises. There are two pieces of flex used to “delete” the catalyst and one of them is leaking. I’m thinking I’ll take the car to my local custom exhaust guy and just ask him if he can fix the leak and hope he doesn’t want to get all official on me

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

On Sat, 13 May 2017 16:09:04 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Dan says: > > >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. > > So do Toyota's. > But as Dimitri says > > "Friends don't let friends drive Toyota's." > > Except Gerry. > We can

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Fans are toast. Both have internal electrical issues, shorted windings I suspect based on the bench tests I did on them both. So I’ll be running aux fanless for now. In the meantime, anyone know where the relay would be for the fans? I want to go ahead and check the circuit out so when I get

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Dan, I've got a set if used fans if you can't. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 1:22:11 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Ramps. > >Tearing down the aux fans right now. Just got them out of the car >(oy!) and letting them soak with

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Ramps. Tearing down the aux fans right now. Just got them out of the car (oy!) and letting them soak with some Kroil for a few minutes. Both were pretty much non-functional, as they could barely be turned by hand. I have had some success recovering these in the past, so I’m going to give it

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Dan writes "...Get the car in the air" Do you have a lift at home? On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan says: > > >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. > > So do Toyota's. > But as Dimitri says > >

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Dan says: >It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. So do Toyota's. But as Dimitri says "Friends don't let friends drive Toyota's." Except Gerry. We can make an exception for Gerry. He has achieved maturity milestones that I will be grateful to achieve one day.

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Not hard. It's been a while but I am thing the fronts have real regulators and not the flimsy cable ones. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > How tough is it to replace window regulators in these cars? The driver’s

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

How tough is it to replace window regulators in these cars? The driver’s widow is just about to wear the teeth off the segmented gear thing. When it gets to the top of the window travel if you keep the switch down you can hear it “pop”. -D ___

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I just try to understand the motivation. Something like the EGR gains nothing, not to mention you’re bypassing filtered air into the engine. Just like the lack of a cabin air filter. Grrr. It is a testament to these cars that they survive stuff like this. -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:38

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Neither from what I can see. I’ll be sealing the opening in the intake before it gets started again. Sigh. Why are people such idiots? -D > On May 13, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ouch, air filter bypassed when (if) that EGR valve opened.

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It's to annoying to get a car in that has had all sorts of short cuts done that would have been simple to fix the right way. I have run into that with the latest e300 I picked up. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: >

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Ouch, air filter bypassed when (if) that EGR valve opened. Hopefully a block-off plate is installed, or at least the vacuum tube sealed to prevent it from opening. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 13, 2017 11:21:34 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

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I noticed that yesterday. However, what I can see appears to be stock and unaltered, although as I go through the car in more detail I definitely am finding things that would indicated someone in the past liked to second guess the engineers and cut corners. For instance: Figured I would

Re: [MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

There are a ton of vacuum lines under the manifold that you can't really see unless the manifold is off, or maybe from under the car. Sent from my iPhone > On May 13, 2017, at 7:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay bar’ed and waxed the car this morning. No

[MBZ] Martha Report - Day 1

Clay bar’ed and waxed the car this morning. No need for polishing as the finish is good and I don’t want to take any of the clear coat off. The car has definitely been repainted at some point in its past. Not a bad thing, just something I noticed as I worked on the exterior. Now that I have

[MBZ] Martha needs a spare

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/5451171259.html I could do the transport. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

Would have been good advertising if I was looking for work. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 22, 2013, at 10:50 PM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: That's amazing work... But I'd have driven it around with half the hood polished for a few days, just to see people react. Best, Tim

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

If it was that easy... The choice of products and processes is really dictated by the condition of the finish. It's difficult at best to suggest that what I used on this car would work well on another. Considering that when you get this aggressive you're taking some of the paint or clear

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

3M Imperial Hand Glaze is good stuff, and something that works well for more modern vehicles with clear coat finishes, especially dark finishes that easily show swirl marks. Understand that a glaze is essentially a very fine compound used to fill scratches after polishing. It's not a wax. If

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

On Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:59:46 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: That's what I like about single stage paints - there is usually enough paint that you can get aggressive and have something to work with. The older MB paints of the 60s and 70s are like this - they like to get chalky and

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

Very nice! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500, which was so bad according to one detailing shop that, You're

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

I'd say that's worth at least half a dozen ATTABOYS! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 11:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] Martha Returns! The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

That is quite amazing how well it improves. On another note, tell me why you select a black background for your web pages. --R On 4/21/13 11:37 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: The Mercedes Martha Stewart has returned with a vengeance! See the results of Martha's attack on the finish of the S500,

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

2 questions. How long did this take? When are you coming to Atlanta? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 11:37 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] Martha Returns! The Mercedes Martha Stewart has

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

1.) It took about 3-4 hours at a leisurely pace to do half of the hood. I'm doing the rest of it today between my Nurse Ratched duties. 2.) Whenever you want to bring me up. Got a car in mind? As for the black backgrounds on my web page, I've done it for many years. No particular reason,

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My curiosity on the black background is because it gives me a headache (or eyeache maybe) after about 30sec of looking at a page like that. I just wondered if that was just me, or if some found it beneficial or liked it or something. I don't get it, thought maybe I was missing some deeper

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

You want I should change it to white? It's a template in iWeb I used for a long time. There are others, but they were all sort of from-froo and I just wanted something simple. Dan On Apr 22, 2013, at 2:09 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: My curiosity on the black background is because it gives me a

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

Unless you put up some more great stuff, don't change it on my account! --R On 4/22/13 2:12 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: You want I should change it to white? It's a template in iWeb I used for a long time. There are others, but they were all sort of from-froo and I just wanted something simple.

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

I doubt it. After talking to three or four professional detailer, and I use the term only to describe someone who is making a living doing this, none of them really seemed interested in recovery work. I suspect there is too much time required, and it's likely that someone who has a car in this

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

Pretty amazing looking! You have a right to be proud of this transformation! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:37 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] Martha Returns! The Mercedes Martha

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

I know you're gonna try to preserve it as long as you can with some good wax. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns! I doubt it. After

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

That's what the Collinite 845 is. Well known in the detailing business, Collinite 845 was originally designed to be used on high voltage insulators, which have to be kept as clean as possible to minimize collection of dirt which can allow conductive paths on the surfaces. It's amazingly good

Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns!

Maybe some of the rest of us would like to get some Collinite 845. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Martha Returns! That's what the Collinite 845

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