View Full Version : Park Avenue Detailing: Toyota Matrix (Nastiest interior to date for me)
gtpaul
11-14-2008, 04:41 PM
First off, please excuse the crappy pics. I forgot my Nikon today so I had to settle for the camera phone. These are all before`s I will take after`s with my Nikon tomorrow as I have this car until Monday.
Process:
Garbage Removal ( Filled the garbage can up, with napkins, papers, random garbage)
Degrease and pressure wash jambs
Pressure was rear cargo area
Seat/Center Console removal
Vacuum #1
Scrub with brush to lift dirt
Vacuum #2
Blow out carpet with compressed air
Vacuum #3
Let carpet soak with Meg`s APC
Extract with Mytee Lite
Meg`s QID on interior surfaces
Afters to follow tomorrow.
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not too bad, I`ve seen and done much worse than that. A good vacuum and extractor and that can be cleaned up in no time.
RitcheyRch
11-14-2008, 05:30 PM
Wow, never seen an interior like that before. Looks like the person lives in the car.
gtpaul
11-14-2008, 05:45 PM
I`ve already cleaned it, and as I posted it required 2 hours vacuum time.
I`ve done dirty cars before, but the pictures can`t show you the sticky grime covering everything. Dog hair wrapped in coffee, it looked 10x worse in person. My dad and grandfather laughed and how disgusting it was when it arrived.
Not to mention, it`s a Toyota and cheap Toyota carpet is garbage.
somebody
11-14-2008, 07:10 PM
Yeah dog hair is a pain to get out. I am looking forward to the after shots.
Brandon
backwoods_lex
11-15-2008, 12:27 AM
It`s hard to believe that some people treat their interiors like a truck bed. At least they had you clean it up now before the interior carpeting was permanently stained. Looking forward to the afters.
V_Eight
11-16-2008, 01:55 PM
Can`t wait to see the afters on this job!
Scottwax
11-18-2008, 05:33 PM
I just threw up in my mouth...a lot!
red4.8
11-18-2008, 05:39 PM
I just threw up in my mouth...a lot!
I agree!!!!
imported_MBenz
11-18-2008, 05:41 PM
I just threw up in my mouth...a lot!
Well i don`t think that this one is nearly as bad as the meth lab car you were about to tackle. None the less, it still ranks up there as pretty damn nasty.
Good idea taking the seats out.
I`m looking forward to the afters.
gtpaul
11-18-2008, 09:04 PM
Hey guys, I`ll be getting the pictures up tomorrow. i forgot my camera at the garage.
Anyway`s, it went well, pulls the seats out, center console, pressure washed the rails and console. Scrubbed every corner and extracted. Turn out good. There was also grease in numerous spot`s in the headliner from the person`s bike.
JohnHenry
11-18-2008, 09:43 PM
That`s sad. I drive the same car. The Matrix is bulletproof! It`s four years old and in better than showroom condition... requires so little effort. And I have two dogs and ride a bike too. :nixweiss
LOL! You drive a Chevy and a Buick and call Toyotas cheap!? I travel for a living... rent cars all over the country... mine and yours. I honestly find the Toyota fit, finish and materials so much better. Don`t get me wrong... I like the HHRs and the PT Cruisers in the rental fleets so much that I`ll probably buy one. I just find the Toyotas to be of a higher quality. To each his own, I guess.
Hey! Thanks for posting. Can`t wait to see the turnaround. Hope you got a premium price.
gtpaul
11-18-2008, 09:59 PM
I said the carpet was cheap - same goes for VW and Mazda carpet. it`s short nap and feel`s like something i`d lay down at my door step.
Atleast GM carpet is deep pile and easy to vacuum.
JohnHenry
11-18-2008, 10:01 PM
Got to agree with you there. My mistake... misread.
Holy Cr@p! that interior is nasty. I wish you luck!