How to clean & protect the interior or a dirty Ferrari w/ High Definition Products

David Fermani · 09-11-09, 05:34

How to clean & protect the interior of a dirty Ferrari using High Definition Car Care Products

I was chosen to test the HD’s TOTAL Degreaser & Soil Remover as well as the HD PROTECT surface conditioner. I had a 1996 Ferrari F355 Spider scheduled in and knew that the interior needed some major TLC. I challenged DavidB to send me the HD products because I thought that this car would make for a really nice test bed for their new product line. Thank god he did, because I can honestly say that after spending almost 5 hours on the inside of this vehicle, these products made my job not only easier, but greatly made the final outcome better. I’ve tried dozens of All Purpose Cleaners over the years and I really think that HD TOTAL is my absolute all time favorite. The HD PROTECT is good too and can be tailored to fit your specific final appearance need.

It came in really nice packaging:

Here’s the documentation on the way this car got cleaned:

Befores:

During:

I initially tried using the HD Interior Duo Pad and it contained the liquid very well and it had a decent amount of cleaning power.

But, on this particular vehicle, it required a deep cleaning so I elected to use my out stand-by, the toothbrush. This allowed the dirt in the tiny pores/creases to scrubbed away.

Every square inch of this car got scrubbed.

The dirty liquid was wiped away with HD’s Disposable Wipes (100% biodegradable):

After using the cleaned I elected to wipe all the surfaces down with a very damp cotton towel with plain water to remove any possible cleaner residue prior to protecting:

1st the entire interior got blown out with compressed air:

Then Dry Brushed:

Vacuumed:

HD TOTAL applied to each floor section:

Wiped in with a towel:

David Fermani · 09-11-09, 05:38

After:

Floor Mats:

Before:

Dry Brushed:

Blown out with Compressed Air to release embedded debris and loosen up the carpet nap:

HD TOTAL was applied, then allowed to dwell and then brushed:

Dirt was wiped away with cotton towel #1:

Then #2:

Blown out again ~ (fluffing):

Finished:

Lastly, HD PROTECT was applied in 2 intervals to all the non-fabric surfaces (this interior sucked it up). I used the same HD Interior DUOPAD, but the soft red this time:

FINALE PHOTOS:

AeroCleanse · 09-11-09, 05:52

Now I can't wait to get my HD Protect sample

agpatel · 09-11-09, 05:57

wow, I mean what can you say to pics like that. Seems like Dave has really hit a home run with HD, every product rev. I have seen has been out of the ball park.

DaGonz · 09-11-09, 06:49

Wowsers!

Slickery · 09-11-09, 07:18

Guess I'm gonna have to add some total to my uno! ty for writeup

Scottwax · 09-11-09, 07:45

Looks good.

How cost effective are the HD products for those of us who do this professionally?

Curious about that particular car too, I have a customer with the same year 348 Spider and his interior plastic, especially the console has gotten really soft over the years, you can actually dig your fingernail into it. Do the 355s of the 90's have the same issues?

rydawg · 09-11-09, 07:47

Amazing work David!!!!!!!! Great write up and review too!!!!!!!

Coming from you, this must be amazing stuff.

Superior__Shine · 09-11-09, 07:54

Very nice!!

Slickery · 09-11-09, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottwax

Looks good.

How cost effective are the HD products for those of us who do this professionally?

It looks like the purpose of the lineup is to target consumers and just give them what they need for a car or two. I'm glad the to see the stuff, but doubt it is for the pro who is interested in bottom line.

agpatel · 09-11-09, 08:22

Dave has said they are looking or will look into bulk packaging of the products for pros.

Slickery · 09-11-09, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by agpatel

Dave has said they are looking or will look into bulk packaging of the products for pros.

I can see it now, develop a lineup to help the planet and eliminate waste, then sell it in BULK.