The inside was really a mess. I started by cleaning all the dash and vinyl with an APC from costco. I used an assortment of brushes and got everything as clean as possible. I then dressed with some 3M refresh which I bought at the $ store.
For the carpet I vacummed it, then treated the stains with the APC, then used an oxi-clean solution to further breakdown the stains, then I extracted with the LGCM.
Now for the paint. It threatened to rain all day and conditions were variable ALL day long. These pictures are not meant to be directly comparable as before and afters, the conditions were just too bad for that.
The paint really needed a cleaner first, something like PP or MPPC would have been ideal and would have allowed the SSR2.5 to work much more efficiently. With time being of the essence, I had to go with ONLY SSR2.5. I applied it with the PC @ 5.5 with a yellow megs polishing pad. On the hood I did use the rotary in spots just to play with the product. Much better via rotary for those who plan on trying both.
I sealed with EX.
Before
After
Here you can see that the SSR2.5 did a nice job of restoring clarity to the hood. You should be able to see the line through the middle.
Again, I apologize for the exterior B&A's. I gave up about half way trying to get them to be accurate. The conditions were just not right. I hope you can still see that the 2.5 did the job quite well. Most importantly my Dad was happy!
I noticed that APC in Costco too! But I have a gallon of Power Purple or something like that from Pep Boys that I got for $3.
What dillution ratios did you use on the interior carpeting?
What's an LGCM?? Not familiar with the acronym.
That engine rocks! What did you mask off? Did you spary the #40 over the entire engine or on a rag and then wiped on?
I'm nervous about engine cleaning because of the potential for electrical issues as well as striping needed grease and protectants from hoses and parts.
I noticed that APC in Costco too! But I have a gallon of Power Purple or something like that from Pep Boys that I got for $3.
What dillution ratios did you use on the interior carpeting?
What's an LGCM?? Not familiar with the acronym.
That engine rocks! What did you mask off? Did you spary the #40 over the entire engine or on a rag and then wiped on?
I'm nervous about engine cleaning because of the potential for electrical issues as well as striping needed grease and protectants from hoses and parts.
For the APC I used it 1/8. The oxi clean was two scoops with 8 cups of HOT water.
LGCM=little green clean machine(I bought it on closeout for $39)
I didn't mask off anything in the engine, I just don't go crazy with the hose. I use the "shower setting" for rinsing and allow the chemicals, brushes, etc. do most of the work. I also avoid the distributor cap and any electronics when rinsing. So far, so good.
I sprayed the #40 all over, then started the engine and allowed it to dry(I had already used a blower to dry the bulk of it). After I finished the wheel, tires, and wheelwells I opened the hood and gave everything a good wipe down with an old sponge to smooth everything out.
If I could make a recomendation: Instead of the LGCM, purchase a wet vac with the most horse power. I have a 6.5hp Crafstman with some serious suction power. Use that to extract your carpet solution. Just remove the filter. It will blow away the LGCM and will compare to using an extractor.
I use it on floor mats too that I saturate with rinse water after scrubbing.
I know GSRStilez switched to this method based on that tip and claims it works real well.
^ I have a rigid with the same power, but when I am mobile it doesn't fit in my car. I have to bring my 3.0 HP craftsman(the same white one that Scottwax has). The LGCM just fits so much better in my trunk. Detailing out of the back of a honda civic has its' disadvantages.
I also try not to wet the carpets too much so that I don't have that much to extract.
I wish there was an affordable(<$400) heated extractor that was available. All of the ones that I have seen are either not heated or get horrible reviews.
