My First Detail: Corolla

[matthiasj]

I offered to detail my grandmother`s Corolla for cheap just for some practice. It wasnt in too bad of shape, but needed some TLC. My supplies are limited and so is my experience, and did i learn a lot!

Exterior:

Meg`s Deep Crystal Wash
Simple Green on Tires/Wheels Wells/Engine

Interior:

Simple Green and Oxyclean on carpets.
Simple Green on dash.


I only have Black Magic Pro Shine for interiors, and Meg`s Hot Shine for tires (I know I know they suck, but its all i got) Anyways, it was kinda rough, and after washing really good i put a coat of Gold Class on it.

Let me know what you think:

Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/Before1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/Before2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/Before3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/Before4.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/matthiasj/Detailing%20Corolla/After6.jpg

[JaredPointer]

Pretty nice for a wash and wax. You said you cleaned the engine too? Need pics!!! :cool

Those wheels could use a good polishing. You can get some Mother`s polish at the local parts store and get some practice. It would make for some nice before and after pics.

Looks like you have a nice place to get some detailing done as well. :)

[matthiasj]

Thanks, i do have a very nice place to detail. It was just practice, i know it could`ve been better.

I didnt take any engine shots.

[joyriide1113]

those wheels look aluminum. id be careful with the simple green there. i think thats why they were stained like that? simple green seems to not work good with aluminum.. i use simple green on all my wheels except aluminum ones.

but dont worry too much, thats nothing a little metal polish wont take out

[Boss_429]

It was just practice, i know it could`ve been better.


Nice job... and you`ve got the right attitude! Practice makes perfect... and it`s never "perfect" enough! :D

[norahcrv]

Nice job... and you`ve got the right attitude! Practice makes perfect... and it`s never "perfect" enough! :D

:yeah

The paint is looking MUCH better!! :bigups

[cej93]

Nice work; I am sure your Grandmother was happy!

[matthiasj]

oh she was. i only charged her $30 bucks. It was just for the practice :D :D

[GregCavi]

Looks Good. Practice makes perfect! Looking forward to more details in the future!

Greg