HD Total - 2005 Honda Accord

[Flashtime]

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.

[imported_Devilsown]

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]

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]

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...

[Bobby G]

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]

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!

[Thomas Dekany]

Cool test!

[yomiuri]

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

[Flashtime]

"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.