Saturn Vue - Full detail plus Gatorade Stain

[imported_smprince1]

Today's detail was a Saturn Vue that had never been waxed per owner. Paint was somewhat dull in appearance and had some water stains.



The bigger challenge was the interior which had a Gatorade stain on the carpet. My first attempt with old faithful Folex had zero effect on the stain. Mixed up some Pro's Choice Red Relief and some much better success...the stain isn't 100% removed but it is much much less noticable.



Process on exterior:

EO All Wheel and Tire w/brushes to clean wheels and tires

DP Tire Gel on tires



Wash with foam gun / Megs Gold Class

Spot treat bugs/tar with Tarminator

Clay entire vehicle

Polish: Optimum Poli-Seal / Green Foam / PC speed 4

LSP: Optimum Car Wax all exterior surfaces except glass, rubber



Process on interior:

Stain spot cleaning:

Folex - no good

Pro's Choice Red Relief, white cotton terry, steam gun

Megs APC 6:1 entire carpet /

Water extract/rinse

Megs PAC 10:1 seats / interior plastic

Steam clean with white cotton terry

Dressed all plastic with PB's NL



Invisible Glass all glass



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Befores:

Afters:

As always, comments and questions appreciated.

 

[Chicagoareanew]

The interior looks stunning! I'll have to try what you used, because I can't get my carpet to look that good.

 

[LQ9SS]

The paint looks awesome!

 

[imported_smprince1]

The interior looks stunning! I'll have to try what you used, because I can't get my carpet to look that good.

Thanks, but I really can't take a lot of credit for it. With the exception of the Gatorade stain, the remainder of the carpets were in pretty good shape when I began. My process is basically to take my time and be very thorough. Apply the cleaner, agitate with a brush, let dwell for 5-10, and then thorough extraction until the water runs clear to remove all dirt and residue.

 

[imported_smprince1]

The paint looks awesome!

Thanks. Poli-Seal and OCW make a great combo on that color IMO. It's an effective and easy 1-2 punch.