With the sun out this morning I decided to give the new replacement for the Superb some TLC ahead of it's new 'Car Detail' that I will be completing in the next few weeks

The car received the usual wash routine as the Superb, ensuring that all panels and wheels are washed as safely as possible using our dooka Woolie Wash media then after a thorough drying with a CG Woolie Mamouth Drying Towel, some Zaino Z8 was applied to the wheels and bodywork followed by some Zaino Z16 to the tyres.

Nice and simple and here are the results:

For those of you interested and not aware, the Superb is up for sale, see the link below:

http://www.briskoda....s/#entry3262482

Looking fantastic how do you find the Merc paint to work on? I'll be shortly changing the Octy for a C250 AMG sport plus saloon in the next few months in fire opal the solid red colour.

Just trying to decide what to use on it to get that dripping wet look on the paint.

Looking fantastic how do you find the Merc paint to work on? I'll be shortly changing the Octy for a C250 AMG sport plus saloon in the next few months in fire opal the solid red colour.

Just trying to decide what to use on it to get that dripping wet look on the paint.

I didn't complete any machining buddy on this as yet, the delivery condition wasn't bad but some of the marks I can see in the paintwork are from the Pre-PDI car wash they take it through

Rob and I detailed a solid red C-Class Saloon last year, as expected the paintwork is rock solid so as long as your buying it brand new you should be fine, we opted for Zaino in the end and it looks great

Not a fan of the AMG Sport Plus wheels though :( They will be a nightmare to keep clean

Did you go for a manual or an auto?

I'm having an auto, really like the C class, test drove it against a new 3 series and an A5 and it really felt the best car overall.

I like the sport plus wheels planning on putting a few coats of polish on them to hopefully keep some of the brake dust from sticking too much but im sure i'll be cursing them soon enough.

Looks great Simon

Whats the spec of the car?

The Merc looks awesome

Nice car. Like the alloys actually, and the seats. Good choice of colour too. Mercs always look better without the three pointed star bonnet post too.

Nice car

I'm having an auto, really like the C class, test drove it against a new 3 series and an A5 and it really felt the best car overall.

I like the sport plus wheels planning on putting a few coats of polish on them to hopefully keep some of the brake dust from sticking too much but im sure i'll be cursing them soon enough.

I would suggest your apply a Ceramic Sealant to the wheels to make it easier for you to maintain as anything black can be a PITA to maintain

Looks great Simon

Whats the spec of the car?

Thanks, it's a C250 CDI AMG Sport

Nice car. Like the alloys actually, and the seats. Good choice of colour too. Mercs always look better without the three pointed star bonnet post too.

These alloys are OK, although an inch bigger would be nicer, LOL!!! I was referring to the AMG Sport Plus wheels that I am not a fan of

To be honest I wouldn't have minded the old three pointed star standing up on the bonnet :(

To be honest I wouldn't have minded the old three pointed star standing up on the bonnet :(

It's a bit of a shame its missing as its like the crosshair on an old biplane for running people over

Nice motor

Is AMG just a styling thing nowadays with Merc? I've seen more mercs with AMG badges which I really don't class as an AMG unless it has four exhaust pipes not really a fan of that, same thing with seat.

Nice motor

Is AMG just a styling thing nowadays with Merc? I've seen more mercs with AMG badges which I really don't class as an AMG unless it has four exhaust pipes not really a fan of that, same thing with seat.

Thanks and the AMG brand is now filtering into a trim level on the Mercs of late, I personally agree with you but on this model there is no external in your face branding, it's only on the interior mats and wheels

I plan to de-badge the boot when I complete the 'New Car Detail' as I am not a fan of all the lettering and I am not fussed what engine people think is under the bonnet

Lovely choice - they've done well with the C-Class coupe.

Not really a Merc fan at all and I like this

Looks good, looking forward to letting you make mine look as nice!!

Congrats on the Merc Simon,

I do have to make an observation though

When I first saw the Superb some 6 years ago now it really made a statement, it could be because it's an underdog car, maybe just because it looked pimped,

But tbh and although the Merc is head and tails above the Skoda, the Skoda makes you look and think oh yeah, where the Merc will do for the right eyes, but mine still think the Skoda look has more impact, people will say the Mk2 is a better car and maybe it is, but ride wise (soft but elevated vs firm and lowdown) and classic look wise I still think the MK1 wins it hands down,

If you look at your pictures with the two together the Skoda still doesn't look like the servant.

Enjoy the new car and thx for showing what could be done for not a lot to make a nice looking car look like chick hook.

Looks good, looking forward to letting you make mine look as nice!!

Looking forward to it also, I have not had a chance to have a proper look around a Fabia MK2 vRS before

Congrats on the Merc Simon,

I do have to make an observation though

When I first saw the Superb some 6 years ago now it really made a statement, it could be because it's an underdog car, maybe just because it looked pimped,

But tbh and although the Merc is head and tails above the Skoda, the Skoda makes you look and think oh yeah, where the Merc will do for the right eyes, but mine still think the Skoda look has more impact, people will say the Mk2 is a better car and maybe it is, but ride wise (soft but elevated vs firm and lowdown) and classic look wise I still think the MK1 wins it hands down,

If you look at your pictures with the two together the Skoda still doesn't look like the servant.

Enjoy the new car and thx for showing what could be done for not a lot to make a nice looking car look like chick hook.

Thanks for the comments and I understand what your saying, the Superb has more of a presence on the road and turns more heads than the Merc, it's just very nice to have the luxury at the moment of using both.

I will be sad to see it go, that's for sure

Hey Simon - very nice - suit you sir! Thought i'd have a look at the pics after your FB post.

Enjoy matie!

Cheers,

Ste.

Kinda have to agree with posts above. Lovely Merc...but if I had the choice I'd choose the Superb. Just something about it.

I'm not saying I don't like the Merc, (I do!) but the Superb is just awesome!!

Good luck with the new car

Very nice indeed Simon.

Is this a company car? If yes, how much are you allowed to change? - Can you put your private plate on for example?

Hey Simon - very nice - suit you sir! Thought i'd have a look at the pics after your FB post.

Enjoy matie!

Cheers,

Ste.

Thanks Ste and I am sure I will plaster some more pics on FB at some point

Kinda have to agree with posts above. Lovely Merc...but if I had the choice I'd choose the Superb. Just something about it.

I'm not saying I don't like the Merc, (I do!) but the Superb is just awesome!!

Good luck with the new car

Thanks for the king words and I do understand your comments and let's face it the Superb is an interesting looking motor, I still very much enjoy driving it but it's been with me for over 7 years now and it's time to move on and put that chapter and 'Briskoda' behind me

Very nice indeed Simon.

Is this a company car? If yes, how much are you allowed to change? - Can you put your private plate on for example?

Cheers Rob and no it's not really, we have access to Scheme cars here so I thought, why not, I have also ordered another Merc last week as well, LOL!!

Number plate wise no we can't which is a bummer but I have a back up plan for that one

Hope you enjoy your new company car and also the sale of the A4 goes alright

I guess you figured out why I asked that question. It sounds like we might have the same plan.

I'm getting really stupid offers on my A4, tempted to keep it really. I will catch up with you outside of the thread so it stays OT.

Bloody Merc drivers.

For anyone interested, I have now completed the 'New Car Detail' on the Merc:

http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=309213

Skoda is still looking for a new home

looks great, and now I'm REALLY looking forward to getting mine done!!!

looks great, and now I'm REALLY looking forward to getting mine done!!!

Me too buddy, not long now, will be in touch shortly..........

Looks great. As said, I'm not a big Merc fan but that's one of the better colours that the C Coupe works in

They must be doing something right at the moment - I'm seeing new Mercs everywhere at the moment! Are they the new Audi??!