A car detailer is working on a 2017 Mercedes AMG GTS, which is considered the "world's most expensive winter beater." The car belongs to a local business owner, but is driven by his son during the winter months, despite its high value and performance capabilities. The detailer goes through the process of detailing the car, including washing and drying the exterior, vacuuming and cleaning the interior, and applying a silica spray sealant to maintain the car's ceramic coating. After seven hours of work, the car looks "truly magnificent" and the detailer is pleased with the result.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The vehicle being detailed is a 2017 Mercedes AMG GTS.
2. The car is worth $200,000.
3. The vehicle is driven in the winter.
4. The car's engine is a hand-built 4-liter twin turbo V8.
5. The engine produces 503 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.
6. The car's 0-60 mph time is 3.5 seconds.
7. The car has a ceramic coating on the paint.
8. The ceramic coating makes the washing process easier.
9. The car's carpets are made of high-quality material.
10. The car's interior panels were lightly dirty.
11. The car's owner is a local business owner, and his son drives the car.
12. The car was detailed using a variety of methods, including pressure washing, vacuuming, and wiping down with a damp microfiber towel.
13. A silica spray sealant was used to top up the ceramic coating.
14. The detailing process took seven hours to complete.