HD Total - 2005 Honda Accord

Flashtime · 09-12-09, 08:48

I'm not professional detailer so i don't charge for clean-ups (maybe i should).
But it's more than just a casual interest... Like most of you, I'm also very
particular about the products/chemicals involved in my line of work.

This vehicle is in for a budget (aftermarket) hood and bumper replacement job.
Sometimes, it can be a real pain getting it ready for paint. I'm a small shop
and need to be efficient as possible and multi-purpose (effective) products
are a must.

Although I could, I'm not going for a thorough clean-up. Just getting it
adequately cleaned to mask off for paint. And i do another quick clean
after the paint/body work. OK, on with the pics...

Engine:

Wheels/tires:

Interior:

It was nasty and neglected for a long time. And, odds are, it will be
nasty and neglected again so it's hard to put in the effort when
the owner's son wont care for it. A good caring father who came to
me to make his son a bit happier. It was a $1,400 job reduced to $1,100...

I have much more to say but i'll keep things brief for now.

HD Total... Impressive! Looking forward to trying out more of the HD line.

Devilsown · 09-12-09, 09:26

WOW! I had my doubts with this stuff but so far IM VERY impressed, I think I'm going to get some. Good work on this car

AuAltima3.5 · 09-12-09, 10:02

Since you mentioned it, 1100 bucks?

Was that what you charged? I hope those are before and before - "a bit better shots." The car is trashed but there is streaking on the dash and the barrels of the wheels are still dirty.

If I misread, please ignore...

Flashtime · 09-12-09, 10:26

AuAltima3.5, please reread what i wrote and look past the photos.
As far as "detailing" goes, for me, it's something i do NOT charge for.
That along with the discounted work is a huge bargain for my customer.

Please don't think that I'm incapable of doing a thorough detailing job either.
I'm quite capable/confident. And, unlike many, I'm not embarrassed to show
my "flaws." Just keeping my hypocrisy to a minimum too...

DavidB · 09-12-09, 11:17

Nice test. I'm really please that you decided to use HD TOTAL everywhere on the car. I've had a lot of people say "What, you want me to use an engine cleaner on my fine leather... Are you NUTS!"

I'm thrilled how a bit of new thinking in the design of a chemical can actually improve performance, increase finish safety, and kick the snot out of past eco-related issues.

Thanks so much for taking the time to review the product, post picks and give your feedback!

Flashtime · 09-12-09, 11:48

Thanks David.

Obviously, this is a very "quick" test. Choosing the filthiest car at the shop
was a good idea (they're not all as dirty). Whether the HD Total actually
"cleans" isn't in question anymore. But i do have many more questions
regarding the entire line. I'll wait til the Pro line comes out.

Exciting stuff!

tdekany · 09-12-09, 09:04

Cool test!

yomiuri · 10-14-09, 11:16

cool. how's the dilution ratio for the hd? same as meguiar's?

Flashtime · 10-15-09, 12:18

"One 2 oz. bottle of HD TOTAL Concentrate makes 24 fluid ounces of ready-to-use spray. "

I'll have to try Megs at different dilutions but at 4:1 it's comparable to HD TOTAL.
But, I wouldn't use Megs Super Degreaser for interiors; their APC at 10:1 works
great. Wait til the HD Pro Line comes out. If the prices are in line, then HD would
be the way to go.