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The one I use for airbrushing has a filter and regulator designed for airbrushes - the air that comes out is free of oil and moisture. I initially had this air compressor for airbrushing models (as a hobby) but also found it useful with the vehicle. Just needed some simple attachments, readily available from Sears: coiled air hose, nozzle tip, and one for inflating the tires.

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Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package
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Gabus.... that is teh first time i have seen a pic fo your car, and i love it!!!!
your wheels look fantastic, i can say that is prob the best R170 ive seen. very aggressive looking car! well done.

It seems most have similar method, i clean mine once or twice depending on weather, and generally give it a wash and chmois dry,slick tyres,hoover.
noce a month is polish and wax, Meguiars, Autoglym or Zymol, depending on my mood.
However last month after the winter, i used a heavy duty cutting agent to remove all little scratches and swirls the winter dirt had left, then a clay, then a polish and then a high percentage carnuba wax, and the car came out perfect. took me enarly 6 hours however, so won't be doing that again in a hurry.

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I hear that Mercedes-Benz vehicles manufactured after 2003 have the new 'Ceramic Clearcoat' so they shouldn't be so susceptible to swirls marks and stone chips.

Can anyone confirm this?

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It means they are less likely to be scratched easily and have swirls giving you have the same attempt on a SLK R170 vs R171.

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As my wash system is a bit different from that reported in posts above, I'll present it for your consideration.

I use an electric power washer with a max of 1750 psi, dial down the pressure to prevent paint stripping, and then set the nozzle on a fine, flat spray pattern. Then I use it on all surfaces to "knock off" any possible dirt.

Then I start with the wheels and wheel wells using PS 21 wheel cleaner and a boar's hair brush on a 22" handle to wash these areas. Then, I use the pressure washer on the wheels for rinse. Then I utilize my quick hose connect to connect an Ortho garden sprayer filled with car wash detergent. This sprayer has a dial so concentration of detergent can be adjusted, and I set it on the detergent maker's recommendations. I apply the detergent with this device. Then, I apply some agitation with a big Boar's hair brush on a pole. At all times when I am using any boar's hair brush, I keep it clean with a shot from the pressure washer now and then. Then, I rinse the whose car with the pressure washer. Initial drying is done with a high speed electric leaf blower, followed by a drying with a waffle microfiber. If any part of the glass remains dirty, I use Stoner's Invisible glass to clean it.

Of course, then I clean the interior, and inspect the finish to see if detailing work is needed. But those are other stories.

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ryan:

In the US, Mercedes DID change their whole paint chemistry beginning with the '05 models. It is some sort of "nano technology" paint and clear coat. As I have a "new technology" '07 SLK parked right next to an "old technology" '04 C 320 in my garage, it is easy for me to "A/B" the appearance of these finishes. The new one does seem to be harder, perhaps at the sacrifice of a little depth, but this is a very small matter. The idea in the conversion indeed was to make the finish less susceptible to swirls and scratches.