MERCEDES W108 4.5. PAINTING HOOD.

Its been a long time coming, but I'm now in the finishing stages of getting the 4.5 back on the road. In this video I show you prepping the surface for the top coats. Repairing minor dents and blocking the surface to get a nice foundation. I am using a 2k single stage paint in this video. I refinish and restore Antique furniture for a living and there are many similarities to that kind of finishing when using Auto paint. Some of the techniques I use in this video I have gleaned from several sources. The best (IMO) video series of all things auto body and paint related is / @sylvesterscustoms I've been in the finishing trade for nearly 40 years so I recognize someone that knows what his talking about. Check them out in the link. Hope you enjoy. All the best John.

[@geofffikar3417]

Outstanding. You are going to have two of the best looking Mercedes out there.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

The front of this one maybe. LOL. I've started the buffing of the fenders, coming out great. I'll shoot some video of polishing the hood. Cheers Geoff! John.

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice one John!! Looks great.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thanks Chris. Can't wait to start driving it again. Cheers John.

[@TonyLiveTV]

I love the cream color John.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thanks Tony.

[@jacquelinemazon6142]

Love your attention to detail. I am inspired.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Thank you so much Jackie!! Enjoyed our chat the other day. Glad you're happy with the cabinet and table. All the best John

[@petarkotur7348]

John: I wacg all your videos. Are you painting base coat clear coat or single stage paint. Soon I will start on mu 4.5. I was tih king to go 2 stage paint but not sure if thats the good way to go. Best of luck

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

I'm using single stage. I will also be using a very high quality single stage on my 6.3. Personally I prefer the look of a ss paint. Theres an interesting article regarding this. I'll try and find it and post a link. Cheers John.

[@mercedesmaintenance.6339]

Here you go. benklesc.medium.com/when-paint-jobs-lasted-forever-the-lost-art-of-single-stage-9f99973befaf