mab864

Congrats and welcome. Love the MB. The only regret I have getting my '13 was not getting touring. I wish I had the heated leather seats. Good call on the clear bra. I had the 3M product put on mine during the first week of ownership too. After 2 years I don't have a single rock chip on the front. If I were to do it again, I'd have the entire hood done. I've got it half way up the hood. I do have one small rock chip on the hood above the clear bra that would have been avoided if I had the whole hood done. I would also do the rocker panels if you can afford it. Mine are trashed and I need a repaint. Not just under the rocker panel but the paint is badly chipped just in front of the rear wheel. This winter I'll have it repainted and clear bra applied after the paint cures. I hear you on the two bucket system too. Lots to learn. I buy most of my stuff from Chemical Guys. Buckets with grit guards, soaps, clay-bars, polishes, etc. They're great for us folks that live on the West Coast. 2 years using their stuff and my paint looks great. Congrats on the Z and welcome!

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