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These are the two last vehicles I detailed; a 2003 Toyota Celica GT and 2006 Dodge Ram 4x4 crew cab, both in black. The process: Celica washed with CAR Products Susdational car wash shampoo tires cleaned with CAR Products Maxiwhite tire cleaner wheels cleaned with CAP Products Magnum wheel...

Today's detail was a titan silver 2003 BMW 740iL The vehicle had some swirls and a couple of RIDS. The process: exterior Washed with CAR Products Susdational car wash shampoo Tires were cleaned with CAR Products Maxiwhite tire cleaner Wheels were cleaned with CAR Products Magnum wheel...

Today's detail was a 2002 Toyota 4Runner. The vehicle had minor swirls and a couple of RIDS. The process: Washed with CAR Products Susdational car wash shampoo Tires were cleaned with CAR Products Maxiwhite tire cleaner Wheels were cleaned with CAR Products Magnum wheel cleaner Paintwork was...

This Jeep and Explorer Sport Trac iare owned by a longtime client of mine. He is meticlulous about keeping his cars clean, and they are always a pleasure to detail. The process for both vehicles Washed witrh CAR Products Sudsational car wash shampoo. Tires cleaned with CAR Products MaxiWhite...

This detail was done the other day. The owner has a sweet Chow/Rottweiler mix who rides in the backset and sheds like crazy. She has a well shaded drivewway and the birds used the car for target practice and the chrome wheels had severe hardened brake dust :eek: The process: Exterior washed...

This is my daily driver. It's a 2001 Grand Cherokee, Driftwood Brown Satin Glow metallic with a tan cloth interior. I did this detail at the firehouse during my night tour of duty on May 25th... it was a quiet night for a change! :D The process: Washed with Sonus car wash shampoo Tires...

The process: Exterior washed with CAR Products Sudsational car wash shampoo/microfiber mitt Wheels cleaned using AutoMagic acid based wheel cleaner. I started with the CAR Products Magnum, and it got most of it off, but the stubborn stuff required the use of the AM acid. tires cleaned with...

Here are pics of a 1999 Volvo S70 I recently detailed. The car had a few door ding scratches, overall, the paint was in decent condition with minor spiderwebbing, the interior needed minor cleaning The process: Paintwork: washed with the two bucket method ;Meguiar's Gold Class and microfiber...

I've been away from the DC forums for a while. There's been a few changes.. two new vehicles to the "stable".. my 2006 Mustang GT and my sons's 2001 F-150 Supercrew. here's a pic of the 'Stang... I also got promoted to Deputy Fire Chief.. a nice raise, but along with it comes the...

I recently detailed this 2000 BMW Z3 for one of the dispatchers in the City's Public Safety Communications Center. It hasd some minor spiderwebbing and a few scratches in the paintwork. The process: Pressure washed the wheels to remove brake dust.; Car Products Magnum wheel cleaner and...

I bought the 'Stang on May 1st, 2006. It's a toy for me, and only comes out to play when the weather is nice. I have 3600 miles on the odometer as of now, and she will be put away for winter. Another view...

Does anybody keep a "detail log" for their vehicle? I recently purchased a 2006 Mustang GT, and I have decided to keep a log for detailing, fuellcosts and maintenance. I am also putting together a "care package" with a California Car Duster, QD, Stoners Invisible Glass and a supply of MF...

I have two cottonwood trees in my yard, and this is the time of year when their pods open up releasing their pollen. I was detailing a Grand Cherokee yesterday ( no, not mine :boohoo ) and whenever the wind picked up, it looked like a damn blizzard! I'll be glad when pollen season in New...

50+ degrees, sunny... and I took advantage of it! I took the hose out, gathered my detailing stuff and had some "therapy" (I needed it after setting up the Christmas tree and helping Mrs. Gonzo string the lights!) Grand Cherokee: I waxed it with 3 coats of S-100 last week during a night tour at...

Emergency scratch removal... a tip to share Mrs. Gonzo and I just spent a week in lovely Sedona, Arizona. We had a rental car (a white 2004 Dodge Stratus) and before we left the rental car company at Sky Harbor Airport to head to Sedona, I had to do a quick check for any damage to the vehicle...

Heated mirror fluids? I detailed a 1999 Tahoe for one the guys I work with on the FD. He dropped the truck off the night before, and I put it in my garage for the night, and I didn't take a good look at it. When I took it out, I noticed a huge brown stain on the passenger side glass and door...

I am a newbie to Detail City, but I am a veteran of other detailing forums. I am a professional firefighter/EMT (a Captain on an engine company). I also work at the Massachusetts Fire Academy, do free lance writing and reporting and have an auto detailing venture on the side. The vehicles in...