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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Eryck on December 24, 2004, 03:52:27

Title: Autosol - Anyone used this before?
Post by: Eryck on December 24, 2004, 03:52:27
I searched the forum but there was no match. Just thought I would share this great product with everyone. I bought my 230SL not long ago. Am preparing to restore it. But then I thought I would clean it up in the mean time just so it's respectable to drive in for a while.

One of the back bumpers was covered in rust. About 80% of it. I used Autosol and all the rust is gone. Just some deep damage remaining. The bumper is now very shiny and getting it re-chromed is not so urgent now. This product is just amazing. It's just called Autosol Metal Polish. Made in Germany. Their slogan is "A Classic of Our Times" and I totally agree.  Not sure it it's available in the US but if you come across it, it's definitely worth a try. It's simply amazing.

1965 230 SL White Manual
Hong Kong
Title: Re: Autosol - Anyone used this before?
Post by: Douglas on December 24, 2004, 09:50:50
Eryk,

Now that you've cleaned the outside, you should treat the backside as well. Disolve any corrosion and paint it with a good rust-preventative paint.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220
Title: Re: Autosol - Anyone used this before?
Post by: n/a on December 24, 2004, 12:51:14
Autosol is avaiable from the Eastwood Co. Cat. item no. 13170 for 3.52 0z. tube $9.99, or no. 13175 2.2lb. can for $44.99. Ph. No. 1-800-345-1178.
Title: Re: Autosol - Anyone used this before?
Post by: hauser on December 24, 2004, 16:02:26
Autosol has been around for quite some time.  I first started using the product back in the early eighties.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.
Title: Re: Autosol - Anyone used this before?
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on December 26, 2004, 11:32:55
I use autosol at my shop in my detailing  and it works wonderfull. I also like their glass cleaner. They also make a product for gold and silver that works wonderfull on jewerly.

Bob Geco