HD Total - 2005 Honda Accord

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Flashtime

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I'm not professional detailer so i don't charge for clean-ups (maybe i should).

But it's more than just a casual interest... Like most of you, I'm also very

particular about the products/chemicals involved in my line of work.



This vehicle is in for a budget (aftermarket) hood and bumper replacement job.

Sometimes, it can be a real pain getting it ready for paint. I'm a small shop

and need to be efficient as possible and multi-purpose (effective) products

are a must.



Although I could, I'm not going for a thorough clean-up. Just getting it

adequately cleaned to mask off for paint. And i do another quick clean

after the paint/body work. OK, on with the pics...



Engine:

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Wheels/tires:

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Interior:

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It was nasty and neglected for a long time. And, odds are, it will be

nasty and neglected again so it's hard to put in the effort when

the owner's son wont care for it. A good caring father who came to

me to make his son a bit happier. It was a $1,400 job reduced to $1,100...



I have much more to say but i'll keep things brief for now.



HD Total... Impressive! Looking forward to trying out more of the HD line.
 
Since you mentioned it, 1100 bucks?



Was that what you charged? I hope those are before and before - "a bit better shots." The car is trashed but there is streaking on the dash and the barrels of the wheels are still dirty.



If I misread, please ignore...
 
AuAltima3.5, please reread what i wrote and look past the photos.

As far as "detailing" goes, for me, it's something i do NOT charge for.

That along with the discounted work is a huge bargain for my customer.



Please don't think that I'm incapable of doing a thorough detailing job either.

I'm quite capable/confident. And, unlike many, I'm not embarrassed to show

my "flaws." Just keeping my hypocrisy to a minimum too... :)
 
Nice test. I'm really please that you decided to use HD TOTAL everywhere on the car. I've had a lot of people say "What, you want me to use an engine cleaner on my fine leather... Are you NUTS!"



I'm thrilled how a bit of new thinking in the design of a chemical can actually improve performance, increase finish safety, and kick the snot out of past eco-related issues.



Thanks so much for taking the time to review the product, post picks and give your feedback!
 
Thanks David.



Obviously, this is a very "quick" test. Choosing the filthiest car at the shop

was a good idea (they're not all as dirty). Whether the HD Total actually

"cleans" isn't in question anymore. But i do have many more questions

regarding the entire line. I'll wait til the Pro line comes out.



Exciting stuff!
 
"One 2 oz. bottle of HD TOTAL Concentrate makes 24 fluid ounces of ready-to-use spray. "



I'll have to try Megs at different dilutions but at 4:1 it's comparable to HD TOTAL.

But, I wouldn't use Megs Super Degreaser for interiors; their APC at 10:1 works

great. Wait til the HD Pro Line comes out. If the prices are in line, then HD would

be the way to go.
 
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