Mercedes-Benz G-Class detailing in Houston

What we watch for

Paint and interior on the G-Class

Paint and exterior

Flat doors, exposed hinges, a spare wheel on the side-hinged rear door and drip rails along the roof all trap water and grime. Magno matte colors are very common, and the G 63's side exhausts stain the rockers.

Interior

Nappa leather with diamond stitching, designo colors and a grab handle on the dash. The upright seats are easy to reach, but the tall step-in means the footwells collect dirt from every entry.

Living in Houston

A G-Class in Memorial or The Woodlands rarely sees mud, but it sees plenty of sun. Hard water collects along the roof rails and runs down the flat doors in streaks.

• Factory matte or satin paint is offered: it is never polished or waxed; it gets matte-safe soap and a matte-specific sealant or coating.
• Lots of chrome: Houston hard water etches it, so it is dried fully, polished where needed and sealed.
• Nappa or fine-grain leather: cleaned with a pH-balanced leather cleaner and a soft brush, then a non-greasy conditioner.
• Large wheels and tall tires: wheel faces, barrels and wells take real time on this one, and it shows when they are done right.
• Often wears PPF or a wrap: film edges get a coating-safe wash, no clay on the film, and the film can be ceramic coated too.