Videos: #mercedes

Mercedes SL500 Full Monty: hood clean + reproof, four-stage machine polish (upgraded from three due to bad swirling from grit-contaminated washing), drain flush, rubber conditioning. Rear plastic window clarity restored.

A 1985 Mercedes 280 TE estate -- water leak repaired, now in for the bodywork. 125,000 miles of swirl marks, bird etch, and dull chrome. Four-stage machine polish followed by wax. The colour transformation at the end is dramatic.

Pre-return lease inspection on a Mercedes C200: Gary walks the car to BVRLA standards, identifies chargeable vs below-threshold damage, shows the polished result.

Mercedes C-Class with mice that entered through the rear air vents. Interior fogged and wiped with Formula 429 (hospital-grade, used in operating theatres). Arches, engine bay, and exterior fully decontaminated. Anti-odour treatment applied.

Mercedes 4MATIC pre-return lease inspection to BVRLA standards. The goal is identifying which repairs bring the car below the recharge threshold most cost-effectively.

Mercedes C300 Convertible: hood clean, reproof, super-wax coating, Krytox rubbers, three-drain flush. Jet-wash zigzag damage and fold-line wear assessed before starting; chemical marks on chrome trim noted; weak area caught in time. Service history invoice given to customer.

Factory UV coating peeling off Mercedes headlights -- Gary explains why DIY kits won't cut it here, walks through the sanding and ceramic coating process, and shows the finished result.

A brand new Mercedes EQC 400 electric SUV. Owner asked not to wash it before arrival. Touchless degreaser wash, full machine polish by James, graphene coating + glass ceramic. Gary notes the complex alloy wheels and trim damage risk from harsh chemicals.

Mercedes SLK water leak detection. Video shows the diagnosis report sent to the customer, then the car after repair. Most leaks are found with coloured water before specialist equipment is needed.

Coffee (with milk) spilled in a Mercedes A200. Waterproof carpet membrane prevented it reaching the underlay. Fat-breaking products, antibacterial treatment, extraction. The smell is bacteria -- treat the bacteria, not just the surface.

Mercedes E200 soft-top: hood machine-cleaned, two-year waterproof coating applied, rubbers Krytox-treated and drains cleared. Before: green and grubby. After: looking exactly as it should.

Mercedes AMG convertible: hood clean with drain flush and Krytox, paintwork correction on scuffs and scratches from storage. Machine polish removed most scratches -- better result than expected.

Brand new Mercedes S63 AMG V8 cabriolet. Jeans colour transfer already on the driver's seat leather. Both front seats nano-coated. Wheels and calipers coated with Innox to resist brake dust. Hydrophobic roof coating.

A Mercedes ML320 CDI at around 100,000 miles -- bought from new, owner loves it, doesn't like the newer models. Swirl marks from a previous bad machine polish, a couple of smart repairs, four-stage buff, Fireball Dok Do ceramic coating, leather seat off to the trimmer, double deep clean interior.

Mercedes CLK hood clean, reproof and two-year nano-coating. Heavy mould, car-wash brush staining and perishing stitch edges all treated. Gutter cleaning included; exterior detail carried out at the same time.