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I must be insane to take on some of the jobs that I do...

The job:
A Dump Truck Interior (200,000 miles on it... Never been cleaned... used to haul gravel)
 
After - The best I could do... When something has been neglected for this long, some stains just aren't going to come out:
 
Another "after" picture... Think the driver will notice any difference? Why can't I get Porsches and Mercedes like everyone else? :doh
 
OMG! I cant believe you even took the job.It looks great. How long did it take you? What would you even charge?
:bigups
 
Wow that looks nice Those Floors are easy maintence they dont get as bad as caprets. Awsome job did you do the Exterior on it also. ?

How about some steps on how you did the Interior
 
NozeBleedSpeed said:
OMG! I cant believe you even took the job.It looks great. How long did it take you? What would you even charge?
:bigups
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Took me about 4 hours... This job was a 'barter' job... In return for this I received 16 tons of ABC gravel spread on my driveway (value = $110 for the gravel and $65 for the haul and spread fee) - I think I made out rather well considering how dirty it was... ;)
 
Fr0zen said:
Wow that looks nice Those Floors are easy maintence they dont get as bad as caprets. Awsome job did you do the Exterior on it also. ?

How about some steps on how you did the Interior
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Thanks!
Didn't have to do the exterior... Thankfully.

Steps:
1. Vac everything! Tossed mats outside and pressure washed them off.
2. With psi turned down on pressure washer - I hit the floors blowing everything out the door.
3. A bucket of hot water and (you guessed it!) SIMPLE GREEN. With numerous rags and brushes, I attacked everything.
4. Cleaned crevices on pedals with a flat screwdriver. Hit the AC vents with Q-Tips.
5. Went over the interior with Stoner's Trim Cleaner.
6. Water-based dressing with UV protection on vinyl and trim work.
7. Shampooed upholstered seats - Used hot water extractor after shampooing them... Applied Fabric Guard Protection on Seats.
8. Hit all interior glass with Stoner's Invisible Glass.

And that was basically it... A little nit-picking after the above steps... Being a detailer, I couldn't help but feel bad that I couldn't get rid of ALL the stains. LOL
 
AWESOME !!!

When you take on jobs like that ... You know you love detailing !!! Thats detailing in my book !!!
 
Now that job deserves a pat on the back!

My wet/dry vac would of took one look at the interior and ran down the street:)

Nice job!
Anthony
 
Great Job........ but I thought I was having a flashback when I saw the interior photos. I regularly do the cars for a construction company once a month. Nice cars, easy work & easy money. In July the owner asked if I could do one of his dump trucks. I of course said yes, but once I saw interior I was in shock. Like yours several years old and never been cleaned. I did the same as you and blew everything out with the pressure washer and was surprized at how well it came out. I then got carried away and decided I would wash the exterior and wax the cab area only. The owner was very happy and I was amazed at how well it all came out. About three hours work with my helper and I thought $150.00 price was about right. I guess I must be crazy but I found it fun do something truly different for a change. Anyway, great job and Happy Detailing. Ron
 
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