Classic Mercedes Detailing
Classic Mercedes detailing: At SLSHOP, we’re driven to ensure each car leaves us in the highest possible standard. As such, we have two highly talented detailers here. Absolutely each one is committed to ensuring cars are prepared to the correct standard. Whether that’s for someone collecting their new car or just an oil and filter change, every car that leaves here has to be to SLSHOP standard.
Valeting is a thorough cleaning process that involves a professional systematic deep clean of your cars’ exterior and interior. Here, we use the best quality professional products and applicators to ensure a first class finish.
So what does it involve? Firstly, we clean the exterior twice and wash with PH neutral foam. Secondly, we polish the bodywork and correct scratches where possible. Next, we deep-clean the wheels and dress the tyres and plastics. After that, we clean the glass inside and out. Then, we clean the interior and wet vacuum if needed. Lastly, we treat the leather.
Our trained detailers have a full range of products and equipment available to make your car beautiful. Firstly, we’ll chat through your needs and agree what is achievable with your car. From there, we can select and agree upon the process to achieve the desired outcome. Also, these processes can include deep paintwork clean including clay bar, 3-stage machine polish, engine bay detail, chrome restorative treatment, deep interior clean (especially useful on MB tex interiors).
Concours
Do you own a particularly tidy R107, R129, W126 or W124 that you fancy showing off?
It’s true – concours is a bug, and there’s no going back once you’re afflicted! As they say, the devil is in the detail! When it comes down to it, concours preparation is all about the detail. So, getting the right part, exactly the right finish, exactly the right specification… In the end, this is where concours cars excel over well-presented vehicles.
So if you’re considering preparing your car for a concours event, be warned… Honestly, it takes more than just a weekend and a bit of polish to win awards. Also, it demands time and energy, as well as research to get the details right.
Not only has our resident SL expert Bruce Greetham won awards for his cars, but he’s also worked as a concours judge. As a result, he knows his stuff. He’d be happy to talk you through the process of what it will take to bring your car to concours standard.
Firstly, we need to evaluate the car and decide on a strategy for refurbishment. Secondly, replacing components that don’t meet the mark. Lastly, embarking on the lengthy process of rectification.
Ultimately, a true concours car will push your patience as well as your budget. But the feeling of displaying a car that’s close to perfect is well worth the effort.
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