Rasky's AD: GMC Denali complete detail

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RaskyR1

Rasky's Auto Detailing
This is the 5th vehicle I have done for this owner now and this is actually the wife’s ride. Overall it wasn’t too bad. The exterior was average with only light to moderate scratching. We decided on a 1-step polish since it is a daily driver and white in color. Having kids the interior was a little dirty but still not that bad. The front drivers carpet had some areas of rock hard salt build up….I hate cleaning these spots! I was happy with the over all outcome.





Products/tools used:



Megs Gold Class soap

Megs APC

Megs APC+

Megs Glass Cleaner (Detailer Line)

Megs #40

Megs Quick Interior Detailer

Megs Mild Clay

Megs Last Touch

Megs Hyper Dressing 3:1

Megs PlastX

Megs M205

Megs W8207 foam pad

Mothers Chrome Polish

Zaino Z9

Zaino Z10

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant

IPA

Tarmenator

Folex

Various brushes

Flex 3401

Halogen Lamps

Brinkmann Dual Xenon

Bissell Little Green Machine

Shop Vac



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Paint Condition was hard to capture…

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You have to love MN winters!!! :aww:

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I love kids! :rolleyes:

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Tip for me??? :drool:

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Looks great!! Boy was it caked in dirt!!



What'd you use on the motor, the hyperdressing?? It looks good!



Side note: I can't believe people still leave money in plain sight in a vehicle...Now I know I'm a trustworthy person(and am sure you are too), but why would anyone hand over the keys of their vehicle with money sitting out like that?? This owner definitely trusts you!!:goodjob
 
Apollo_Auto said:
Awesome stuff as usual, Rasky!! It looks like you got your tip :)



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LOL! Thanks!



The cash is in one of the 3 boxes I filled with junk from the interior. ;) There was 2 other wadds of cah like that too!
 
slicknickis3 said:
Looks great!! Boy was it caked in dirt!!



What'd you use on the motor, the hyperdressing?? It looks good!



Side note: I can't believe people still leave money in plain sight in a vehicle...Now I know I'm a trustworthy person(and am sure you are too), but why would anyone hand over the keys of their vehicle with money sitting out like that?? This owner definitely trusts you!!:goodjob
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Yep, Hyper Dressing at about 3:1.





I actually have their garage code and picked the car out form there house since they were in Hawaii, but I agree that cash should not be left in a vehicle like that. :grinno:
 
Great job. The car looks brand new again inside. Was that your last car before the Meguiar's class?



What was your procedure with cleaning and detailing the engine?
 
Nicely work, as usual :goodjob Especially on the salt crud caked on the carpet. That's on my agenda for my DD.... same GMC interior & exterior on a Sierra.



Since you didn't feature any 'after' closeups of the finish I'm wondering how M205 worked as a 1-step on the imperfections? What pads, how many passes? I had to hit a few spots with 105/PFW on a few spots on mine, did the rest with 205 and LC green as it wasn't too bad last time. Nice thing about that GM white, once you get it dazzling it *appears* to stay that way for a long time.



Looks like you got rid of the Minnesnowta winter a bit early this year. Don't think I'd put the snowblower away just yet though. :nono



TL
 
termigator said:
Great job. The car looks brand new again inside. Was that your last car before the Meguiar's class?



What was your procedure with cleaning and detailing the engine?
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Yep! I'm flying out to Detail Fest tonight! :woot:





I used Megs APC+, pressure washer, and a combo of brushes and a wash mitt. Sprayed it down it Megs Hyper Dressing at 3:1 when done. ;)



TLMitchell said:
Nicely work, as usual :goodjob Especially on the salt crud caked on the carpet. That's on my agenda for my DD.... same GMC interior & exterior on a Sierra.



Since you didn't feature any 'after' closeups of the finish I'm wondering how M205 worked as a 1-step on the imperfections? What pads, how many passes? I had to hit a few spots with 105/PFW on a few spots on mine, did the rest with 205 and LC green as it wasn't too bad last time. Nice thing about that GM white, once you get it dazzling it *appears* to stay that way for a long time.



Looks like you got rid of the Minnesnowta winter a bit early this year. Don't think I'd put the snowblower away just yet though. :nono



TL
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Thanks Bro!



I attempted to take some 50/50 shots using my Dual Xenon and the Halogens but could not capture anything worthy of showing. The finish was not in that bad of shape to start with. It had a lot of tar and some rail dust here and there but that's about it. I'd say it rmeoved 60-70% of the swirls/scrathes in the paint. Those that remained could not been seen in the daylight.



I do have a couple cars I did that do show the level of correction you can get with just M205...



http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-details-before-after/116410-rasky-s-ad-kia-sorento.html



http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-de...lack-vw-passat-first-correction-new-m205.html





As far as the MN weather, you are correct! It's been nice here the last week but just as soon as yo get excited for spring.....MORE SNOW! :angry





Cheers,

Rasky









mshu7 said:
As always, nice work Rasky!
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Thanks Mike! :wavey
 
Nice work, as usual. :cool:



Minnesota winters are really tough on vehicles. :(



I should try for detailfest next year. :idea Hmmmm... Detailfest in the spring and SEMA in the fall. :chuckle:



Randy



ps: You might want to have the owner top off the brake fluid. The resevoir looks a little low. ;)
 
ZimRandy said:
Nice work, as usual. :cool:



Minnesota winters are really tough on vehicles. :(



I should try for detailfest next year. :idea Hmmmm... Detailfest in the spring and SEMA in the fall. :chuckle:



Randy



ps: You might want to have the owner top off the brake fluid. The resevoir looks a little low. ;)
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A very keen eye you have there! :2thumbs: I'll be sure to let them know.



Yeah the MN winters are very hard on our vehicles. The wheels were very pitted and has the chrome flaking off in a few spots. I noticed right away that one wheel had been replaced by how much better it looked than the other 3. There was also some rust starting to show on the bottom inside of the back lift gate, right where the metal folds over. :(





I'd love to hit SEMA next year....never been before.





Rasky
 
RaskyR1 said:
A very keen eye you have there! :2thumbs: I'll be sure to let them know.
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A good eye is required to register here, isn't it? :D



RaskyR1 said:
Yeah the MN winters are very hard on our vehicles. The wheels were very pitted and has the chrome flaking off in a few spots. I noticed right away that one wheel had been replaced by how much better it looked than the other 3. There was also some rust starting to show on the bottom inside of the back lift gate, right where the metal folds over. :(
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Our Regal GS is the same way. Some flaking chrome on the insides of the wheels and small bubbles starting on the bottom of the doors where the seam of the folded skin is. :wall



RaskyR1 said:
I'd love to hit SEMA next year....never been before.
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SEMA is a blast. :woot2: Sensory overload. It is kind of light on the detailing end of things, especially for the small time detailers. Mothers, Meguiars, Surf City, etc. all have a huge displays. We do get a chuckle out of some of the "show cars" that need serious detailing, though. :chuckle:



Randy
 
That was an AWESOME detail man!what did you use/do for all those heavy scuffs from shoes on the back of the front seats???
 
Migue said:
That was an AWESOME detail man!what did you use/do for all those heavy scuffs from shoes on the back of the front seats???
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Thanks!



Those actually looked worse that what they were. came clean with just some APC and a little elbow grease. ;)
 
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