Toyota Corolla

[The Duke]

My aunt saw what I did to my mothers Honda ( http://www.detailcity.org/forums/detailers-showcase/26935-detail-honda-cr-v.html ) and decided I should do her car. I agreed and off I was.

The car is a 98 (I think, maybe 2000?) Toyota Camry. The car is rarely if ever washed, she does her own wax, and just like the Honda, not driven much either. Realistically, the car wasn't taken care of much other than an occasional wash and maybe some wax of questionable origins. Wax buildup was everywhere and all over the trim, etc.

I washed and took a look at what I had to work with.

No shine. Sad.

Here's the Clay. Which one is new? :rofl

After Clay, wash to remove residue

I'll be honest. It wasn't as bad as I originally thought. I hit test area with SSR1 and it seemed to take most of it out. I really though it would need SSR2, but it really didn't. I went ahead and did a coat of SSR1 in on super-fantastic Craftsman orbital. I then hit the car with a coat of NXT 2.0 and called it a day. I also put some dressing on the trim/tires and RainX on the windows.

She was thrilled at how the car looked, but anything is better than how it was before.

 

[Redwings97]

Looks a lot better now. The dullness to the paint is no longer. Nice work

 

[JaredPointer]

Hard color to really make stand out. You did a good job. :bigups

 

[occupant]

For a minute there I thought you were posting pics of my Dad's car. He has a 2000 CE just like that approaching 200K down in Columbus. I plan to buy the car from him when it hits 250K and he buys a new one. He keeps it as clean as possible but I don't think he's ever had it looking as good as you got that one.

 

[Ronkh]

good job

 

[cheapshot]

Very Nice Work! IF you had a PC or Flex you would be dangerous!

I see you really enjoy this hobby, Get a PC for Christmas, or a B-day gift. You will love it.

 

[Russ@Exclusive]

My 98 malibu is the same color and man is it hard to make the paint pop. I did 2 step polish no more swirls and it has a mirror finish but still the gold is hard to make it pop.

Looks good but the title says Corolla though it clearly is a Camry

 

[tmacsad]

Nice job