Justin@SwanCreek Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Let me start out by saying Merry Christmas everyone! So now onto the story... For the past few years my mom has had an on going joke with my dad... every time she would see a Mercedes she would say, "Honey, when are you going to buy me one of those?" Well little did my mom know, my dad had always wanted to do something special for her, like getting her a luxury car... but he just could never "pull the trigger". Well after a couple of days talking with him about Christmas gifts for my mom, he decided that he was finally ready for that special gift. So after a few hours of searching, I found the one... a black 2010 certified pre-owned Mercedes Benz C300 with 16,720 miles. After a long day of sitting at the dealership, we were finally able to bring my moms dream car home. Because we were going to have the car for a full week before Christmas, I decided to take it to my shop and give it some loving... some much needed loving. I want to apologize now because my nice camera ended up breaking, and I was unable to get good before and after pictures as a result that the camera on my phone wouldn't take any good ones. I started with giving it a nice bath using Adams Car Shampoo with some APC and the two bucket system. Once she was all washed up, it was obvious that the car had not been properly taken care of. This poor car was covered in holograms!!!!! I then clay barred the entire car, and broke out the big guns to tackle the holograms. I used the flex on speed setting 6 and did two passes SHR and one pass FMP... Man was I happy with the results! I finished up the machine polishing with revive by hand to ensure all oils left behind were removed. I then sealed the car with Adams MSS. While I waited for it to cure, I popped the hood and tackled the engine bay with WW and SVRT, and also hit the trim and tires with SVRT. I also shined up the exhaust pipes with MP1 and MP2. I then gave all the door jams a wipe down with WW, and sealed them with MSS by hand. I figured while I had the MSS out, I mine as well seal the rims. I let the car sit for 24 hours and gave it a final wipe down... After all this hard work, I figured why stop now? So I brought out the BG and Americana... After I finished up waxing, I decided to hit the glass with some Adams Glass Sealant. And for the final touch, I added a nice big red bow... I placed a double soft under it for fear of swirls! The day had finally come to give the car to my mom... everything was set and ready to go. So I sat at the shop waiting for my mom and dads arrival. After all was said and done, and some tears shed... we all ended up in the car and went for a nice drive sporting an all Adams Shine! Here are some reflection shots once the car was finally parked in our drive way... Thanks for taking the time to read my post! And again, I hope everyone has a great and Merry Christmas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 what an awesome gift! and that is a great adamsshine that you will have to continue to provide for her, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frid Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Wow that thing is shiney! Great gift and work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpressThis13 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Awesome gift! Did she almost passout when she seen it? Looks awesome makes me want to go out and do my truck just looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaudiofanatic Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Where are the happy pics of your mom getting the car? Merry Christmas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezerj Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Merry Christmas to you and your family. Glad your mom was happy and I'm sure you got a kick out of the joy you and your dad brought her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Justin: Have to say that car turned out fantastic. Excellent! Now, if I can get my wife's 2012 Mercedes and my 2012 Dodge 1500 4x4 (All Black) to turn out like yours did then I can honestly say I accomplished what I thought could not be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Awesome Christmas gift, Awesome Adams shine, Awesome car. Your mother must be very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Awesome Christmas gift, Awesome Adams shine, Awesome car. Your mother must be very happy. This^! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 What a cool gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbusdrvr Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Nice work and story. Makes it that much more special. I'm sure Mom really appreciated the Christmas gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 That is a nice present with a great shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwisejr Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Sweet present for Mom and a great job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Awesome story and great shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I think I would have shed a tear if someone got me that car! Great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Absolutely wonderful story!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Great Job Justin! Your mom's gotta be thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin@SwanCreek Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks for all the kind words... And she was really shocked!!! I plan on taking this from her every week end to give it a nice bath now that winter is slowly setting in... I have to try my best to keep the salt off it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 hmm I am in Iowa and dont know what this winter is it is 50* here:D It is nice of you to keep that shine on teh car for her. how does the interior look on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 How did I miss this thread? Anyway, Justin great work man! Glad your old man was able to pull it off! Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryAWD Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Next step, get the windows tinted! Here's a 2011 C300 I did today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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