1998 GMC Yukon

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Okay well I did a 1998 GMC Yukon todat the paint was extremely swirled but this was my first mobile detail and the weather in NC today has been awful but it was nice but cloudy where I was doing it.



Process:



Wash w/ Megs NXT

Meg's #4

Meg's #2

Meg's ColorX(polish)

Mother's SynWax



The wheels and wells were done with Meg's Super Degreaser



Befores

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After Dressed with Meg's Hot SHine

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The Interior was the real challenge couldn't get all the stains out



Before

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Afters

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Exterior Afters

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actually, this is the best you've done so far. You're headed in the right direction. I think a bit more elbow grease, better products (not to knock yours but there are more specific products that fit the job better), and some better tools over time will help you a bunch.
 
Yeah, I agree with Chris, this is more like a "normal" c&b. It looks good, not perfect, but i'm in NC too, and ppl dont like to part with their money.
 
the interior was really nasty whats a good extractor that dosent cost much b/c right now Im using a scrub brush, a spray bottle of carpet cleaner and a wet/dry vac
 
something that I would also add to this is that you should pay a little more attention to the fender-wells to. As you can see in the last pic you have a fair amount of dirt still in there. Make sure you are using a stiff bristle brush and then apply something like Adams Invisible Undercarriage spray to the wheel wells. This well give the liners a deep black shine and will help take the focus off them as well.
 
I have found that the carpets in that model yukon are pretty hard to work with. I have never had good results when working with it
 
looks good. For carpet mats, I let them soak in shampoo, scrub til my arm breaks, then power wash, and then wet/dry vac. Not the best method but works 100% so far.



EDIT: Its helped in the past to spike it with some diluted APC if it is really bad.
 
El Camino Kid said:
the interior was really nasty whats a good extractor that dosent cost much b/c right now Im using a scrub brush, a spray bottle of carpet cleaner and a wet/dry vac
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The Bissel LGM works great for the price. The heat is pretty mild but it get the job done. Also I find the manual brush work better than the turbo brush.
 
They also make brushes that attach to the PC, not sure if you are into that kinda thing. They seem like they would be a lot less hassle.
 
A few pointers/questions just because I have a '96 GMC Sierra,

1. PlastX or whatever Meg's is now calling it works great on those headlights/parking lights.

2. Degreaser products absolutely kill the clearcoat on those style of wheels. I learned that the hard way a few years ago...
 
rollinthelines said:
They also make brushes that attach to the PC, not sure if you are into that kinda thing. They seem like they would be a lot less hassle.
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Definitely invest in a PC. It would make your life easier when polishing and for brushing the interiors. I normally spot treat the bad stains with a carpet shampoo. let it sit and then spray a woolite / water mixture and brush with my PC attachment brush. then re vacuum.
 
Wheels looks like there is still some brake dust/grime on the little corners, use some q-tips next time. What Escalarado pointed about the fender wells is true. Get some good brushes and try to clean all that is visible and within the reach of the brush and your hands. A good tip is to turn the steering wheel left and right so you can have more space.

Some may disagree but using an acid wheel cleaner on fender wells helps to loosen all the dirt on the fender wells.

Also dont forget to clean the brake pedal and accelerator(sp?) pedal. Small things like that make the customer go WOW!



Folex is really good for stains like the one on the cargo mat. Buy some and you'll be surprised on what this thing can do without scrubing!
 
definitely purchase a pc with your next check. It has been one of the best investments I've made.



Makes the job 100times easier as well. Working by hand will only get you mediocre results at best.
 
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