oel_brenner's W126
oel_brenner's W126
10-14-2009, 10:23 PM
#1
car has 420,000 miles on the (still working!) odo
brand new factory long block installed in 2004 has about 50K on it now
rebuilt transmission last year, has 15K on that.
complete brake job 6 months ago new rotors, rebuilt calipers etc..
all electrics windows etc work, AC works etc...
body pretty straight, interior pretty worn, but fair condition.
the PO put in a WVO system and has clogged up most of the fuel system.
I just pulled off the whole WVO system re-plumbed everything back to stock, flushed out all the lines, drained and flushed the tank. Fresh load of fuel.. and presto.. runs like a top.
paid $500 for it...
pics and more info to come..
This post was last modified: 10-14-2009, 10:24 PM by oel_brenner.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
10-14-2009, 10:23 PM #1so bought a 1990 350SDL the other day here is the skinny:
car has 420,000 miles on the (still working!) odo
brand new factory long block installed in 2004 has about 50K on it now
rebuilt transmission last year, has 15K on that.
complete brake job 6 months ago new rotors, rebuilt calipers etc..
all electrics windows etc work, AC works etc...
body pretty straight, interior pretty worn, but fair condition.
the PO put in a WVO system and has clogged up most of the fuel system.
I just pulled off the whole WVO system re-plumbed everything back to stock, flushed out all the lines, drained and flushed the tank. Fresh load of fuel.. and presto.. runs like a top.
paid $500 for it...
pics and more info to come..
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
10-15-2009, 09:06 PM
#3
it looks like its going to be a pretty solid daily driver for the wife
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
10-15-2009, 09:06 PM #31990=W126
it looks like its going to be a pretty solid daily driver for the wife
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
10-16-2009, 08:16 PM
#4
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-16-2009, 08:16 PM #4w107 300d cool should get a a 300sdl badge lol
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-27-2009, 10:59 PM
#5
![[Image: IMG_0466.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0466.sized.jpg)
inside:
![[Image: IMG_0468.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0468.sized.jpg)
changing lifters, to solve "ticking problem"
![[Image: IMG_0527.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0527.sized.jpg)
turns out its a rod bearing so bought another car to donate the 3.0L engine
![[Image: IMG_0535.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0535.sized.jpg)
pull the 3.5L
![[Image: IMG_0548.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0548.sized.jpg)
both motors:
![[Image: IMG_0562.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0562.sized.jpg)
clean up and paint the engine bay:
![[Image: IMG_0564.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0564.sized.jpg)
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
12-27-2009, 10:59 PM #5bringing car home
inside:
changing lifters, to solve "ticking problem"
turns out its a rod bearing so bought another car to donate the 3.0L engine
pull the 3.5L
both motors:
clean up and paint the engine bay:
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
12-28-2009, 11:45 PM
#6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynxlw2fex1M
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
12-28-2009, 11:45 PM #6new (replacement) 3.0L installed.. first start.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynxlw2fex1M
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
02-01-2010, 06:38 PM
#7
new shocks all around, about a 1 inch drop with ride height, new bushings all around (mostly).. and man.... I gotta say... the LWB W126 with the OM603 is one superb driving automobile. smooth comfortable, but still good road feedback.
just a really great experience! and I thought I loved my W124!
next to finish up the interior swap to black, then on to exterior paint.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
02-01-2010, 06:38 PM #7so, got everything installed put back together mechanically (except for the AC system)
new shocks all around, about a 1 inch drop with ride height, new bushings all around (mostly).. and man.... I gotta say... the LWB W126 with the OM603 is one superb driving automobile. smooth comfortable, but still good road feedback.
just a really great experience! and I thought I loved my W124!
next to finish up the interior swap to black, then on to exterior paint.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
02-03-2010, 04:57 AM
#8
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
02-03-2010, 04:57 AM #8what'd you end up doing with the 3.5L?
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
02-03-2010, 10:46 PM
#9
(02-03-2010, 04:57 AM)SurfRodder what'd you end up doing with the 3.5L?
going to replace the con-rods with the latest "good"
ones from MB then its going into my W124
along with my 351 VNT holset in front of a 5 speed gearbox
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
02-03-2010, 10:46 PM #9(02-03-2010, 04:57 AM)SurfRodder what'd you end up doing with the 3.5L?
going to replace the con-rods with the latest "good"
ones from MB then its going into my W124
along with my 351 VNT holset in front of a 5 speed gearbox
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
03-03-2010, 11:17 PM
#10
I have started on the paint and body work
![[Image: IMG_0603.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0603.sized.jpg)
spraying on some etch primer
![[Image: IMG_0604.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0604.sized.jpg)
after the filler primer
![[Image: IMG_0608.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0608.sized.jpg)
all wet sanded ready to paint
![[Image: IMG_0614.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0614.sized.jpg)
painted...
![[Image: IMG_0618.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0618.sized.jpg)
and color sanded and polished
![[Image: IMG_0621.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0621.sized.jpg)
and after some re-assembly
euro bumpers FTW!
![[Image: IMG_0627.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0627.sized.jpg)
moving onto the doors
![[Image: IMG_0665.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0665.sized.jpg)
primer
![[Image: IMG_0666.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0666.sized.jpg)
paint
![[Image: IMG_0670.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0670.sized.jpg)
color sand
![[Image: IMG_0671.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0671.sized.jpg)
and buff...
just the rear end, and some cladding/parts left
![[Image: IMG_0674.sized.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/IMG_0674.sized.jpg)
This post was last modified: 03-03-2010, 11:23 PM by oel_brenner.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
03-03-2010, 11:17 PM #10with the mechanics sorted out..(mostly)
I have started on the paint and body work
spraying on some etch primer
after the filler primer
all wet sanded ready to paint
painted...
and color sanded and polished
and after some re-assembly
euro bumpers FTW!
moving onto the doors
primer
paint
color sand
and buff...
just the rear end, and some cladding/parts left
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
03-04-2010, 09:27 AM
#11
(03-03-2010, 11:17 PM)oel_brenner with the mechanics sorted out..(mostly)
I have started on the paint and body work
...
Nice job. Looks good in the pictures so far. I've contemplated painting a car in stages like your doing. But I am worried about color matching with possible differences in mixing and spraying technique each time I move on to another area. How's that working for you?
.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
DeliveryValve
03-04-2010, 09:27 AM #11(03-03-2010, 11:17 PM)oel_brenner with the mechanics sorted out..(mostly)
I have started on the paint and body work
...
Nice job. Looks good in the pictures so far. I've contemplated painting a car in stages like your doing. But I am worried about color matching with possible differences in mixing and spraying technique each time I move on to another area. How's that working for you?
.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
03-04-2010, 07:42 PM
#12
(03-04-2010, 09:27 AM)DeliveryValve Nice job. Looks good in the pictures so far. I've contemplated painting a car in stages like your doing. But I am worried about color matching with possible differences in mixing and spraying technique each time I move on to another area. How's that working for you?
the modern mixing systems used for paint color formulas are very accurate, however with lighter colors I would have all the paint you think you will need mixed up front, and stir/shake well in between uses.
for all solid colors, and the darker metallic colors, panel to panel color matching will not be a problem. However spray pressure, spray gun setup, technique and other factors, can affect color matching on lighter metallic colors.
I like the working in stages method. smaller chunks of work, and the work/reward cycle is very short
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
03-04-2010, 07:42 PM #12(03-04-2010, 09:27 AM)DeliveryValve Nice job. Looks good in the pictures so far. I've contemplated painting a car in stages like your doing. But I am worried about color matching with possible differences in mixing and spraying technique each time I move on to another area. How's that working for you?
the modern mixing systems used for paint color formulas are very accurate, however with lighter colors I would have all the paint you think you will need mixed up front, and stir/shake well in between uses.
for all solid colors, and the darker metallic colors, panel to panel color matching will not be a problem. However spray pressure, spray gun setup, technique and other factors, can affect color matching on lighter metallic colors.
I like the working in stages method. smaller chunks of work, and the work/reward cycle is very short
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
05-17-2010, 07:40 PM
#13
![[Image: W1261.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/W1261.jpg)
![[Image: W1262.jpg]](http://www.coastalboatsales.com/jfraley/gallery/albums/The-W126-LWB-project/W1262.jpg)
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
05-17-2010, 07:40 PM #13paint complete and exterior assembly complete
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
05-17-2010, 09:35 PM
#14
I wish I had the patience to paint like that. Nice job!
1982 300SD: 304,xxx Super M-pump with 7.5mm elements, 265 Nozzles, GT35 water cooled turbo, M90 Supercharger, A/W Intercooler, Serpentine drive belt, 3" SS exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, 240 breather, AEM dry Filter, Manual Boost Control, EGT / Boost / EMP gauges....Moved on to other projects
1995 F-350 7.3L PSD: 230,xxx 6.0 IC, DIY Stage 1 Injectors, 17* hpop, Tony Wildman Chip, John Wood Trans, 6.4L TC, 3" down pipe, 4" straight exhaust, 310 HP on wheel dyno - 8500# dually: 0-60 in 6.98
Suzuki Samurai: VW 1.9L TD, Trackick doubler transfer case (made by me) 5.8:1 transfer case gears, YJ springs front and rear with rear missing links, wheel base extended 14", diffs welded, some day a VNT.
Rudolf_Diesel
05-17-2010, 09:35 PM #14Suhweet ride
I wish I had the patience to paint like that. Nice job!
1982 300SD: 304,xxx Super M-pump with 7.5mm elements, 265 Nozzles, GT35 water cooled turbo, M90 Supercharger, A/W Intercooler, Serpentine drive belt, 3" SS exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, 240 breather, AEM dry Filter, Manual Boost Control, EGT / Boost / EMP gauges....Moved on to other projects
1995 F-350 7.3L PSD: 230,xxx 6.0 IC, DIY Stage 1 Injectors, 17* hpop, Tony Wildman Chip, John Wood Trans, 6.4L TC, 3" down pipe, 4" straight exhaust, 310 HP on wheel dyno - 8500# dually: 0-60 in 6.98
Suzuki Samurai: VW 1.9L TD, Trackick doubler transfer case (made by me) 5.8:1 transfer case gears, YJ springs front and rear with rear missing links, wheel base extended 14", diffs welded, some day a VNT.
05-17-2010, 10:14 PM
#15
1. final primer coat, wet sand with 400gt and wash with dawn soap and let dry
2. final primer coat, dry sand with 1500gt and wash with water only
What did you do for your final prep?
Also what kind of paint did you use?
This post was last modified: 05-17-2010, 10:17 PM by MB TECH.
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
wow that looks like a sheet of glass. I am getting ready to spray my 123 sedan, I have heard 2 things about prep prior to paint
1. final primer coat, wet sand with 400gt and wash with dawn soap and let dry
2. final primer coat, dry sand with 1500gt and wash with water only
What did you do for your final prep?
Also what kind of paint did you use?
1979 450SEL 6.9 - stock
1960 220SE
111 tube chassis car/undergoing full restoration. Body work in progress. Merging with a 1996 S500 (119 engine, 722.6 trans, and both subframes)
2005 S55 AMG - stock
1999 SLK230 Kompressor - stock
2006 SLK55 AMG - stock
05-17-2010, 10:49 PM
#16
(05-17-2010, 10:14 PM)MB TECH 1. final primer coat, wet sand with 400gt and wash with dawn soap and let dry
2. final primer coat, dry sand with 1500gt and wash with water only
What did you do for your final prep?
Also what kind of paint did you use?
over bodywork:
80 -> 180 -> primer -> 220 dry -> primer -> 400 wet -> 600 wet -> topcoat
over previously painted surfaces (no bodywork):
220 dry -> primer -> 400 wet -> 600 wet -> topcoat
I never use soap in prep stages, only before prep when I wash entire car with a red scuff pad and lots of lye soap and water.
IMO 1500 grit is far to "fine" a scratch depth for topcoats to have enough of a mechanical bond to the underlying substrates
most acrylic urethanes out there do a pretty good job, dont get all caught up with the stupid expensive Glasurit / Speis Hecker / ICI / etc..
I really like the PPG global line.. priced about in the middle, and I have had my W124 done with that stuff baking in the FL sun for nearly two years and still looks great
A good paint job is really about 99% prep work and 1% everything else.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
05-17-2010, 10:49 PM #16(05-17-2010, 10:14 PM)MB TECH 1. final primer coat, wet sand with 400gt and wash with dawn soap and let dry
2. final primer coat, dry sand with 1500gt and wash with water only
What did you do for your final prep?
Also what kind of paint did you use?
over bodywork:
80 -> 180 -> primer -> 220 dry -> primer -> 400 wet -> 600 wet -> topcoat
over previously painted surfaces (no bodywork):
220 dry -> primer -> 400 wet -> 600 wet -> topcoat
I never use soap in prep stages, only before prep when I wash entire car with a red scuff pad and lots of lye soap and water.
IMO 1500 grit is far to "fine" a scratch depth for topcoats to have enough of a mechanical bond to the underlying substrates
most acrylic urethanes out there do a pretty good job, dont get all caught up with the stupid expensive Glasurit / Speis Hecker / ICI / etc..
I really like the PPG global line.. priced about in the middle, and I have had my W124 done with that stuff baking in the FL sun for nearly two years and still looks great
A good paint job is really about 99% prep work and 1% everything else.
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
05-24-2010, 12:05 PM
#18
(05-20-2010, 01:32 PM)winmutt Nice paint job man. Wish I had a garage to do mine in
thanks.. next on the list is the 107.. then I will have a fleet of black benz
w00t!
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
oel_brenner
05-24-2010, 12:05 PM #18(05-20-2010, 01:32 PM)winmutt Nice paint job man. Wish I had a garage to do mine in
thanks.. next on the list is the 107.. then I will have a fleet of black benz
w00t!
cars
1991 W126 350SDL turbodiesel
1987 W124 E300D turbodiesel
1987 W126 300SDL turbodiesel
1984 W107 SL300D turbodiesel
1974 W115 /8 300D diesel
trucks
2001 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Cummins turbodiesel
boats
1974 Uniflite "Salty Dog" powered by
2x OM617.951 Mercedes Benz 5Cyl turbodiesels
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