2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Receives a Level 2 Ceramic Coating and Complete Exterior Detail In Kenner, LA

Restoring the Presence of a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

There is something particularly satisfying about bringing a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG back to the point where its design can speak for itself. The long hood, upright grille, sculpted bodywork, substantial AMG wheels, and deep gray finish give this S-Class a presence that does not need exaggeration.

For AMR Detailing Co., the objective was straightforward: carefully restore the exterior, refine the finish, and complete the vehicle with a Level 2 ceramic coating package designed to provide lasting protection while preserving the character of the original paint.

Starting with a Thorough Wash

The foundation of any ceramic coating installation is the condition of the surface underneath it. On this S63 AMG, the exterior was given a thorough wash to remove accumulated road film, dirt, and everyday contamination before moving into the more precise stages of preparation.



The vehicle was covered in cleaning foam and carefully worked over, allowing the exterior surfaces to be cleaned without rushing through areas where grime tends to collect. The process was about more than simply making the Mercedes look clean. It was about creating a properly prepared surface for everything that followed.

Bringing the AMG Wheels Back to Life

The AMG wheels are an important part of the S63's overall appearance. Their substantial five-spoke design gives the car a strong stance, but it also creates plenty of places for brake dust and road debris to settle.



Each wheel received focused attention, including the faces, spokes, and tighter areas around the wheel design. Detail brushes allowed those smaller areas to be addressed carefully, bringing greater definition back to the wheels and creating a cleaner contrast against the dark gray bodywork.

Removing Embedded Contamination

A vehicle can appear clean while still carrying contamination that ordinary washing does not remove. For this S63 AMG, decontamination was an important part of preparing the paint for protection.

An iron-removing treatment was used to target embedded metallic particles and other contamination that can remain bonded to the exterior. Removing those particles helps leave the paint cleaner and smoother, giving the ceramic coating a properly prepared surface to bond with.

The clay mitt allows the technician to work methodically across the exterior, refining the surface without rushing the preparation. The goal is a finish that feels exceptionally clean and smooth before moving forward with paint refinement and protection.

Once the bonded contamination had been addressed, the paint was ready for the next stage of preparation. Removing what washing alone cannot reach creates a much better foundation for the correction work and, ultimately, the Level 2 ceramic coating.

Drying with Precision



With the exterior thoroughly washed, the S63 was carefully dried using compressed air to clear water from the areas where it naturally collects. Around mirrors, trim, badges, panel gaps, and other tight areas, removing trapped moisture is an important part of maintaining a clean working surface as the detail progresses.

Attention to the Details

Large painted panels are naturally where the eye goes first, but the smaller details determine how complete a vehicle ultimately looks.



Badges, trim, panel edges, exterior hardware, and the areas surrounding those components were carefully addressed during the detail. The S63 AMG badge, in particular, benefits from this type of focused cleaning. Once the surrounding paint is clean and the smaller details are properly finished, the vehicle begins to look sharper without anything about its original design being altered.

Preparing the Paint for Protection

With the exterior cleaned and decontaminated, attention turned toward the paint itself. The deep gray finish on this S63 has a distinctive reflective quality, particularly across the hood, fenders, and side panels.

Careful preparation at this stage is what allows the finished coating to complement the appearance of the paint rather than simply sit on top of an improperly prepared surface. Reflections become cleaner, body lines become more defined, and the finish has a greater sense of depth.

The difference between the two sides of the panel illustrates why preparation matters so much. Under direct lighting, the corrected section shows greater clarity and a cleaner reflection, giving the dark paint a deeper, more refined appearance. This is the surface that the ceramic coating will ultimately protect.

The Level 2 Ceramic Coating

The Level 2 ceramic coating package provides the final layer of protection over the prepared exterior.

Ceramic protection is valuable not simply because it creates an immediate gloss, but because it changes the way the treated surface interacts with everyday contamination and water. A properly coated finish can be easier to maintain, while the added protection helps preserve the appearance created through the detailing process.

For a vehicle like the S63 AMG, that balance matters. The objective is not to change the character of the paint. It is to help maintain it.

The S63 AMG, Finished

Once the work was complete, the dark gray exterior carried noticeably cleaner reflections across the hood and body panels. The silver AMG wheels provided a crisp contrast, while the grille, hood ornament, headlights, badges, and exterior trim all stood out against the restored finish.

Ready for the Road Ahead

A ceramic coating is only one part of a quality protection package. The preparation beneath it is what gives the finished result its foundation.

On this 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, AMR Detailing Co. combined careful exterior cleaning, wheel detailing, decontamination, paint preparation, and Level 2 ceramic protection to create a finish that looks refined while being better prepared for the demands of everyday driving.

The finished S63 AMG leaves the shop with its original character intact, its exterior carefully refined, and its paint protected for the miles ahead.

Ready for the Road Ahead

The finished 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG now has the clarity, depth, and protection that come from careful preparation and a professional ceramic coating. From the initial wash and decontamination to the final paint refinement and Level 2 ceramic coating, every stage was focused on preserving the character of this AMG while making the exterior easier to maintain.



If you're considering ceramic coating for your own vehicle, explore AMR Detailing Co.'s Ceramic Coating Packages to find the level of protection that best fits your vehicle and ownership goals.