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    2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Detailed this 2005 Ford Expedition yesterday, and the owner informed me that it had not been detailed it since was purchased. He really wanted the most attention spent on the interior, so I went to town with my Eurosteam 1900, and had to refill the tank twice.
    Here is what I was faced with:










    The leather was cleaned with a 20:1 solution of Meguiars APC and steam.

    Some after pics from the process:










    Exterior is pretty much what you would expect from a 4 year daily driver, except that the wheels were really nasty. Had to resort to a strong acid based cleaner and some 0000 steel wool to bring them up to standard. Paint was buffed with Menzerna SIP and then 3M Ultrafina and the hand waxed with Collinie’s #885 Fleetwax. Some fairly heavy scratches had to be wet sanded with 2000 grit, but luckily they were still in the clear.

















    Owner was real happy, and I slept real well last night. 

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Thats a lot of real estate to clean.
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Dean your time and work in the Expedition really shows off. Great job
    I KNOW I NEED SOME HELP

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    Exceptional work Dean!


    FYI, I think you just made up my mind on getting a steamer! Amazing turn around on those leather seats!


    P.S. Ask him what`s up with the pink work out gloves.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    night-n-day what, Does this guy work @ junkyard?

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    Nice job, those leather seats were in bad shape before.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Thanks gents !!!

    FYI, I think you just made up my mind on getting a steamer! Amazing turn around on those leather seats!
    RaskyR1,

    I was on the fence for about 2 years before buying a cheaper model. Used it for about 2 months before I knew a commercial one was the way to go. I keep finding new ways to use it, and just discover it cleans my foam pads perfectly after using them.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Quote Originally Posted by Clean Dean View Post
    Thanks gents !!!



    RaskyR1,

    I was on the fence for about 2 years before buying a cheaper model. Used it for about 2 months before I knew a commercial one was the way to go. I keep finding new ways to use it, and just discover it cleans my foam pads perfectly after using them.

    Which unit did you end up getting?

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    Duuuuuuuuuuuude! Those seats were nasty but you certainly turned that Expy around. Great work!
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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Which unit did you end up getting?
    I got the 1900 model from Eurosteam. You can see the specs at their website eurosteam.com.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Quote Originally Posted by Clean Dean View Post
    Thanks gents !!!



    RaskyR1,

    I was on the fence for about 2 years before buying a cheaper model. Used it for about 2 months before I knew a commercial one was the way to go. I keep finding new ways to use it, and just discover it cleans my foam pads perfectly after using them.
    Never thought of using it to clean foam pads.

    I love using it for nasty leather seats and junked out consoles. Makes me feel like a magician.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    Quote Originally Posted by Clean Dean View Post
    I got the 1900 model from Eurosteam. You can see the specs at their website eurosteam.com.
    For the record I carry them too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Troy@DetailCity View Post
    For the record I carry them too.
    Is there a good unit in the $500 range? I can`t see spending more than that when I`m only part time.

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    Re: 2005 Ford Expedition detail

    I haven`t been able to find a good one that is any cheaper than the Eurosteam. I`m with you though, I would not be able to justify the expense only detailing part time.

    If anyone finds a good unit that is priced lower please share it with me (through an e-mail or PM) and I will see if I can start carrying them as a cheaper alternative.

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    For the record I carry them too.
    My bad. I was completely unaware that you carried them. For those of you looking for one buy it here !!! You will not regret the purchase. I have 2 other cheaper units I used to experiment with, and there is really no comparison between the cheaper models and the 1900/2100 units.

 

 
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