Saturn Vue - Full detail plus Gatorade Stain

[imported_smprince1]

Today`s detail was a Saturn Vue that had never been waxed per owner. Paint was somewhat dull in appearance and had some water stains.



The bigger challenge was the interior which had a Gatorade stain on the carpet. My first attempt with old faithful Folex had zero effect on the stain. Mixed up some Pro`s Choice Red Relief and some much better success...the stain isn`t 100% removed but it is much much less noticable.



Process on exterior:

EO All Wheel and Tire w/brushes to clean wheels and tires

DP Tire Gel on tires



Wash with foam gun / Megs Gold Class

Spot treat bugs/tar with Tarminator

Clay entire vehicle

Polish: Optimum Poli-Seal / Green Foam / PC speed 4

LSP: Optimum Car Wax all exterior surfaces except glass, rubber



Process on interior:

Stain spot cleaning:

Folex - no good

Pro`s Choice Red Relief, white cotton terry, steam gun

Megs APC 6:1 entire carpet /

Water extract/rinse

Megs PAC 10:1 seats / interior plastic

Steam clean with white cotton terry

Dressed all plastic with PB`s NL



Invisible Glass all glass



Photos:



Befores:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000826.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000829.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000843.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000850.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000839.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000840.jpg



Afters:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000877.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000873.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000880.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000884.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000911.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000913.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000922.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000908.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000907.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000899.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000895.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000899.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/smprince1/Saturn%20Vue/P1000901.jpg



As always, comments and questions appreciated.

[Chicagoareanew]

The interior looks stunning! I`ll have to try what you used, because I can`t get my carpet to look that good.

[LQ9SS]

The paint looks awesome!

[imported_smprince1]

The interior looks stunning! I`ll have to try what you used, because I can`t get my carpet to look that good.



Thanks, but I really can`t take a lot of credit for it. With the exception of the Gatorade stain, the remainder of the carpets were in pretty good shape when I began. My process is basically to take my time and be very thorough. Apply the cleaner, agitate with a brush, let dwell for 5-10, and then thorough extraction until the water runs clear to remove all dirt and residue.

[imported_smprince1]

The paint looks awesome!



Thanks. Poli-Seal and OCW make a great combo on that color IMO. It`s an effective and easy 1-2 punch.