While on my honeymoon I received several calls and emails regarding details. Since my wife is also my partner, she didn't mind me taking all the calls and emails I could handle.
One of them came from a member on this board looking for a new car prep. I told him that I was on honeymoon at the time, but it was okay because he wasn't expecting delivery for a few weeks.
Ater a few shipping and delivery delays, I finally got the chance to meet him, his new TSX with Tech package, and prep his vehicle.
My wife and I drove to his home (about 45minutes) from me ready for action. She decided to come along since she had the day off, she enjoys learning about the craft, and does excellent interior work. Plus, being recently married....we love being around each other!
Fortunately the weather called for partly sunny, although it was mostly cloudy. The day before I got rained on 3 times during a full corrective detail, but luckily no rain today. I've been doing a fair amount of mobile jobs lately and I am still getting used to the lack of UFO amounts of lighting and the comfort of cabinets, etc. I take for granted how nice it is to work in my salon.
Unfortunately, the day came with very flat light and made it difficult to spot all of the imperfections. Luckily, the major ones were identified (2- 6 to 9 inch scratches, smaller than pin-head rust on window trim crhome, and a paint drip in the clear) and a few minor ones (a light scratch by the B-Pillar passenger side and some hard water spots) have been addressed by the owner since the detail as better light prevailed. I will be returning shortly to address the drip and window trim. The owner got an "Ok" from the dealer to have me do it, and they will then pay me for the service. Very good CS on their part.
-Vehicle Info-
2010 Acura TSX with Technology Package
Palladium Metallic
Black Leather Interior
-Detail Info-
Package: New Car Prep
Time: 5 Hours (4 by Me an 1 by Jordyn)
Exterior: Wash (Chem Guys Citrus and Foam Gun), P21S Paintwork Cleansing Lotion, Menzerna FPII Spot Treatment, Goof-Off Spray to remove Adhesive residue, Zaino Z2 Pro +ZFX (x2), Z8.
Interior:Vacuum, Klasse AIO on Dash/Panel Trim, WG Leather Cleaner, Pinnacle Leather Conditioner, WG Interior Protectant on Dash/Panels/Trim/Seals, Fabprotex (x2) on upholstery and mats, and IG on Glass. Z-8 in all Door Shuts.
Exhaust Tips:# Wolfgang Metal Werks Polish and Sealant
Wheels/Tires/Undercarriage: Glossit WHeel Cleaner (2:1), Optimum Spray Wax on Wheels, WG Tire Gel, CD-2 in Wheel Arches
Engine: Z-6/Z-8, MF wipe down
All in all, I enjoyed meeting the onwer and it was a pleasure to properly prep this vehicle from Day 1. I hope it has many distinctive miles, and I know its owner will take great care of it (you should see how well he maintains his Dad's 07 CTS!). But if he ever gets lazy....I hope he gives me a call.
Here are the befores (remember the car has only the miles on it home from the dealer):
One of them came from a member on this board looking for a new car prep. I told him that I was on honeymoon at the time, but it was okay because he wasn't expecting delivery for a few weeks.
Ater a few shipping and delivery delays, I finally got the chance to meet him, his new TSX with Tech package, and prep his vehicle.
My wife and I drove to his home (about 45minutes) from me ready for action. She decided to come along since she had the day off, she enjoys learning about the craft, and does excellent interior work. Plus, being recently married....we love being around each other!
Fortunately the weather called for partly sunny, although it was mostly cloudy. The day before I got rained on 3 times during a full corrective detail, but luckily no rain today. I've been doing a fair amount of mobile jobs lately and I am still getting used to the lack of UFO amounts of lighting and the comfort of cabinets, etc. I take for granted how nice it is to work in my salon.
Unfortunately, the day came with very flat light and made it difficult to spot all of the imperfections. Luckily, the major ones were identified (2- 6 to 9 inch scratches, smaller than pin-head rust on window trim crhome, and a paint drip in the clear) and a few minor ones (a light scratch by the B-Pillar passenger side and some hard water spots) have been addressed by the owner since the detail as better light prevailed. I will be returning shortly to address the drip and window trim. The owner got an "Ok" from the dealer to have me do it, and they will then pay me for the service. Very good CS on their part.
-Vehicle Info-
2010 Acura TSX with Technology Package
Palladium Metallic
Black Leather Interior
-Detail Info-
Package: New Car Prep
Time: 5 Hours (4 by Me an 1 by Jordyn)
Exterior: Wash (Chem Guys Citrus and Foam Gun), P21S Paintwork Cleansing Lotion, Menzerna FPII Spot Treatment, Goof-Off Spray to remove Adhesive residue, Zaino Z2 Pro +ZFX (x2), Z8.
Interior:Vacuum, Klasse AIO on Dash/Panel Trim, WG Leather Cleaner, Pinnacle Leather Conditioner, WG Interior Protectant on Dash/Panels/Trim/Seals, Fabprotex (x2) on upholstery and mats, and IG on Glass. Z-8 in all Door Shuts.
Exhaust Tips:# Wolfgang Metal Werks Polish and Sealant
Wheels/Tires/Undercarriage: Glossit WHeel Cleaner (2:1), Optimum Spray Wax on Wheels, WG Tire Gel, CD-2 in Wheel Arches
Engine: Z-6/Z-8, MF wipe down
All in all, I enjoyed meeting the onwer and it was a pleasure to properly prep this vehicle from Day 1. I hope it has many distinctive miles, and I know its owner will take great care of it (you should see how well he maintains his Dad's 07 CTS!). But if he ever gets lazy....I hope he gives me a call.
Here are the befores (remember the car has only the miles on it home from the dealer):
