This was almost an EXTREME detail *56k death*

[EBPcivicsi]

Yesterday I tackle this jeep Cherokee, it was no small task to say the least. The interior was foul and had never been vacuumed. I separated three nails from my fingers while detailing this interior, not pleasant!!! :sosad



On the interior I vacuumed, cleaned carpets with Costco APC 10:1, followed by LGCM (little green clean machine), followed by a final vac. On the vinyl I used the same mix of APC with an assortment brushes to clean the cracks and crevices. I wiped with MF and did a final pass with the vac and a dusting attachment.



Before:

 

[EBPcivicsi]

After: This was done before the final vac, I was trying to hurry up so I could still have decent light.

 

[EBPcivicsi]

For the engine I used Costco APC 1:1 and allowed it to dwell for about 3 minutes, I did not allow it to dry. I then pressure washed the bay and top of the hood. I then removed the excess water with a blower and dressed with meguiars #40 cut 50/50 with water. I then started the motor and allowed the dressing to âہ“setâ€Â� and followed with a final wipe down with MF.



Before:

After:

 

[EBPcivicsi]

The exterior had more dirt than defects which is common with cars that are not washed regularly. I spent 1 hour and 45 minutes on the engine, wheels/tires, and wheel wells.



I used an acid based wheel cleaner on the wheels and a high PH tire cleaner on the tires and wheels wells (both purchased locally).



Washed with GC



Clay with CM blue bar



Polished with PBâ€â„¢s SSR2.5 with the cyclo and green pads



Sealed with mothers synwax.



All trim was dressed with Hi-Temp trim dressing



The entire detail took just under six hours, most of that was spent just getting it CLEAN!!



Before: These shots do not show how dirty the jeep was, but trust me it was foul.

Moderate swirls:

 

[EBPcivicsi]

After

Had to pull her down the street for some full sun shots..

The black tar like substance that is on the rear cladding would NOT come off. I tried 3M tar and was remover, lacquer thinner, plstic razor blades, pro polish....Any ideas?

 

[roaringmouse]

Killer job!

 

[DrSauekraut]

Awesome! Iâ€â„¢ve always been a big fan of your work :xyxthumbs

 

[Anthony O.]

Man that was a wreck!



You did a great job getting her back in shape, very impressive:up



Anthony

 

[TheDon]

Very excellent job, and man I would be ashamed to ever have my car look like that.



Great work!

 

[CarsFreak]

Good job but is it me or are the headlights foggy?

 

[EBPcivicsi]

Good job but is it me or are the headlights foggy?

Yeah, they were shot....someone tried to wetsand them, I guess with 200 grit.



Thanks everyone!!

 

[imported_series1]

Great job. That interior was pretty gross. You did a great job cleaning up in the console area. You also got some a lot of flakes to come out.

 

[WrxRob513]

Amazing work as usual!

 

[Tasty]

Dude, nice work! I want a LGCM so bad. Love the results I have seen with them. Pretty decently priced tool from what I've seen. Worth the money?

 

[stilez]

Great work Joe!





Very thorough!





What's on the tires?

 

[EBPcivicsi]

Great work Joe!





Very thorough!





What's on the tires?

Hehe, NXT insane shine, pretty horrible huh? They wanted high gloss though. I had to use it up some way.....



Thanks to everyone!!



Tasty, for the weekend warrior like myself it is a very nice tool. I only paid $39 for it so what can I say. If I was going to buy the heated version at retail price (around $100) I would just save up and buy a "real" extractor. Whatever the case may be, I am happy with the LGCM and it serves my needs just fine, for now....

 

[01bluecls]

Nice write up and even better detail! I cant believe people allow the interior to get like that! Not bad spending only six hours on it to include everything! Would have taken me 8 hours probably. I guess im just real slow

 

[6']['9]

You did an excellent JOB! I think you are one of the FEW that actually does interior work and post pics about it. The type of pics taken i like "sun shots are good". I also like the fact that you did such a good job with only towels & brushes no AC. KICK A$$ bro

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Nice write up and even better detail! I cant believe people allow the interior to get like that! Not bad spending only six hours on it to include everything! Would have taken me 8 hours probably. I guess im just real slow

Did you get my PM? I haven't heard from you (?)



Need you phone # Lost it.

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Hehe, NXT insane shine, pretty horrible huh? They wanted high gloss though. I had to use it up some way.....



Thanks to everyone!!



Tasty, for the weekend warrior like myself it is a very nice tool. I only paid $39 for it so what can I say. If I was going to buy the heated version at retail price (around $100) I would just save up and buy a "real" extractor. Whatever the case may be, I am happy with the LGCM and it serves my needs just fine, for now....

I like the shine!



Fantastic work.



How much do you charge for something like that if you don't mind me asking?