2000 Honda Odyssey

[74novaman]

Okay, technically an interior detail, exterior wash. I`m working on my mom`s 2000 Honda Odyssey before I head back to school. Its a 200,000 mile beater with hail damage, so I`m mainly just attacking the interior. Did a basic wash of the outside, and have spent the rest of the time inside. I`m about 80% done with the interior, but its filthy and taking a while. Pictures:



http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/DSC01645.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6963.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6961.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/DSC01650.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6970.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6956.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6973.jpg

Still have some work to do on this part...I hate those little circles in the center of the console...



I got finished shampooing the carpet, but it got too dark for a good picture. Here is the start of the process. Bottom right is shampooed...(though hopefully you can tell the difference)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a249/Arcturus74/IMG_6966.jpg



Just started detailing, and this site has been an amazing source of information. Any advice or tips on how to take better pictures, or what I`ve done wrong on the car is welcome! I only want to improve from here. Sorry for posting a half finished car, but I was excited to see the results I had so far, and would love feedback from the pros.

[AuAltima3.5]

You have the autopian in you, little sensai.



Joking aside, you need a magic eraser or some good APC (all purpose cleaner) for the better results on interiors, whether they be not so bad or the like the van you are working on.



I really think it is all in the tools you use, and how you use them. Just keep crusing around the boards and keep reading, or do a couple of searches.



PM me if you have any questions. Keep working on that interior! It may take a couple of different sessions to get it where you want it.



edit: that radio bezel is an example of where you need some more work, maybe with the magic eraser (not on the clear part) or some APC and a small brush. The part around the volume knob needs more attention.

[74novaman]

You have the autopian in you, little sensai.



Joking aside, you need a magic eraser or some good APC (all purpose cleaner) for the better results on interiors, whether they be not so bad or the like the van you are working on.



I really think it is all in the tools you use, and how you use them. Just keep crusing around the boards and keep reading, or do a couple of searches.



PM me if you have any questions. Keep working on that interior! It may take a couple of different sessions to get it where you want it.



edit: that radio bezel is an example of where you need some more work, maybe with the magic eraser (not on the clear part) or some APC and a small brush. The part around the volume knob needs more attention.



Thanks! I`ll look into that magic eraser. It is frustrating try to clean an interior that has been so neglected. Appreciate the tips!

[kaval]

Looking good so far. An excellent tool for those little dots is a soft bristled brush with some APC. I just did an Odyssey like this a few weeks ago and it worked fine.