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KC@detailien
06-21-2011, 12:53 AM
The day the earth stood still





https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SZFYSEYsVpE/Tf8ic4-lXuI/AAAAAAAACVM/Suy34a9-vjI/s800/DSCF2102.JPG



travelled 400 KM



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P82xzYjtHhQ/Tf8ifH1LgOI/AAAAAAAACVQ/DV0Hd0_2j4I/s800/DSCF2001.JPG



waited 4 months -

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4jv6jKjSU5E/Tf8ig3LnljI/AAAAAAAACVU/CQPWuEpJVHc/s800/DSCF2006.JPG



accumulated dust & dirt



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pFnQC67DAtU/Tf8iipN_9cI/AAAAAAAACVY/lIShScbkw_k/s800/DSCF2002.JPG



more to show

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dD86AU3Vk9o/Tf8ikmUOSQI/AAAAAAAACVc/xQW3Cg7VmdU/s800/DSCF2003.JPG

being the most attractive area









stains dried

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-utqQEcJYiaE/Tf8imr_6j6I/AAAAAAAACVg/2Ki-kIrhnIY/s800/DSCF2007.JPG



My buddy being a good host, he usually drive his overseas partners around. A very hospitable person



delayed him for 4 months - as i got ligaments tear from a fall during christmas last year & detailing make it worst

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eZDfq9c9q6g/Tf8in4YhKzI/AAAAAAAACVk/PNnbXMzTieU/s800/DSCF2008.JPG



sad to know that most of this VIPs guest couldnt cared much

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1LootNVDATM/Tf8ipWQvN5I/AAAAAAAACVo/6WA78rXz6Vo/s800/DSCF2009.JPG



more stains found at the front passenger seats



aiyah



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Svmz9iG9VI/Tf8iq4LUNdI/AAAAAAAACVs/GwglA9thJ7k/s800/DSCF2010.JPG



scuff with shoes stains



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zIrgHBptqCo/Tf8issOjGuI/AAAAAAAACVw/8IMVbVThJ7g/s800/DSCF2011.JPG



more oily stains & film of dirt ages the vinyl



obviously seats are foremost important & attention cant be neglect for hosting our guest



https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hS-X_hqNbzI/Tf8ivtNo1iI/AAAAAAAACV4/YaR8tJJfwnc/s800/DSCF2013.JPG

Leather comes in many different styles and finishes. Some are tanned while others have colors dyed into them. All require separate means of cleaning





a luxurious dirt stains door panel - makes the ride uneasy

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VcYXckHpLNA/Tf8ixqo18yI/AAAAAAAACV8/Iodpj4MMQOQ/s800/DSCF2023.JPG



close up look

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GzaQql_zsTw/Tf8izPtmFkI/AAAAAAAACWA/8MEndh6TbXI/s800/DSCF2021.JPG



more stains on harder area to reach & clean

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bxh1vBfJF8Y/Tf8i0mH19bI/AAAAAAAACWE/mMAbeWkuuvE/s800/DSCF2018.JPG



hmmm....looks pretty neglected & unattractive to comment

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VT_0Tg_OUHQ/Tf8i2QE5KxI/AAAAAAAACWI/_PBMCg29ZcQ/s800/DSCF2026.JPG





the real issue is TIME & knowledge of how to.....many drivers would struggle & ended paying thousands of ringgit just to get their interior done up



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MIEXdGJLWxs/Tf8i38nmocI/AAAAAAAACWM/e60f6Y21tg8/s800/DSCF2029.JPG



look at the rear seats

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ueQiA987cL4/Tf8i5KZAetI/AAAAAAAACWQ/f78svI70```/s800/DSCF2031.JPG



close up

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f3axxvE2-Dg/Tf8i68zwyOI/AAAAAAAACWU/RhckXpJEyMY/s800/DSCF2032.JPG



macro

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TD2LjP1DY9s/Tf8i8jR4QAI/AAAAAAAACWY/dhnswGBj0zY/s800/DSCF2036.JPG



Leather is an expensive natural product, so when a leather good acquires a stain its owner will want to know how to correctly clean leather. The best method is determined by the type of the stain and the type of the leather.



sweats accumulated on the seats belts - makes them irritable even to straps on



more coffee stains

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mo4ImS5F-mA/Tf8i_yaPftI/AAAAAAAACWg/jPuSxfUlhi8/s800/DSCF2039.JPG



ta da



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EqeImL5_Bmk/Tf8jBPHLEvI/AAAAAAAACWk/Y5aSoQxDjNI/s800/DSCF2044.JPG



more stains found on the bottom - the hidden treasure



look at the back rest - stained seats

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aLOD4eKxgrI/Tf8jCm7P7PI/AAAAAAAACWo/JPWLlZTefc4/s800/DSCF2049.JPG

Every type of leather is delicate and very susceptible to changes in temperature and weather so care must be taken to keep it in good shape.



The hardest thing about cleaning leather is that the cleaning process can change the leather’s appearance. Since leather is essentially animal skin, it can suffer from much of the same problems as any other type of skin. It can dry out and crack or become permanently stained



hmmm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-um_uc3Yl9y8/Tf8jEGjy9II/AAAAAAAACWs/Jvflc9IaILA/s800/DSCF2054.JPG





driver door panel - neglected & dirt accumalated

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g1s4RLkAeMc/Tf8jFl8lf8I/AAAAAAAACWw/PqJk0E1D6Lg/s800/DSCF2059.JPG



where treasure are usually hided beneath

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jikN_VY_too/Tf8jGs64z6I/AAAAAAAACW0/dUJMELemCDY/s800/DSCF2065.JPG







the real issue

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v189cINYk3I/Tf8jIPHCkhI/AAAAAAAACW4/RdowmlAJ41E/s800/DSCF2068.JPG



my buddy struggle with the knowledge to detail himself, moreover everyone feel how inadequate as lack of training to do it on their own

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D6O6ZWJdNHU/Tf8jJgjHKzI/AAAAAAAACW8/lPRslIXjpJc/s800/DSCF2079.JPG





https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cCqriocFYb4/Tf8jLr8W-SI/AAAAAAAACXA/-grUHtCkWuQ/s800/DSCF2089.JPG



https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D6O6ZWJdNHU/Tf8jJgjHKzI/AAAAAAAACW8/lPRslIXjpJc/s800/DSCF2079.JPG



my whole intention is to lead him by his hand & show him how I detail the whole entire car with just 2 products



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QRz3cEzRyr8/TaQhBnapBSI/AAAAAAAABps/Lxu06cZt6EQ/s800/DSCF6180.JPG



the all mighty power clean with brushes



& the all purpose protectant (leather protectant)



https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-evpJIO7v8R4/TbTiTvPjIlI/AAAAAAAAByM/kFGNEOUgda0/s800/DSCF6485.JPG





look at the treasure gotten on both the safety belts nylon & leather

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HTfVAXX6Cjk/Tf8jNO4eEnI/AAAAAAAACXE/_9GpU4Wyc5I/s800/DSCF2070.JPG



stains gotten into the center console area - how irritating it can be to both the sights & feeling



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I begin with a simple car wash OPC dilution 1:8 water spray on a wet MF & rinse off (intention of stripping all the previous waxes, dirts, suds ) BTW OPC is the only multipurpose cleaner you need for your entire care for both interior & exterior (saving you both headaches & $$$$$) spending of buying a-z cleaners ended up in the shelf redundant .....



follow with ONR as lube & clay





before

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-37dNAGpNykA/Tf8jRrbJ4uI/AAAAAAAACXQ/a6hiQh8cb-E/s800/DSCF2115.JPG



after

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-29f-fq5Lc04/Tf8jS6LjUUI/AAAAAAAACXU/EdBnGXTLfxQ/s800/DSCF2116.JPG

KC@detailien
06-21-2011, 12:56 AM
my whole intention is to lead him by his hand & show him how I detail the whole entire car with just 2 products



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QRz3cEzRyr8/TaQhBnapBSI/AAAAAAAABps/Lxu06cZt6EQ/s800/DSCF6180.JPG



the all mighty power clean with brushes



& the all purpose protectant (leather protectant)



https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-evpJIO7v8R4/TbTiTvPjIlI/AAAAAAAAByM/kFGNEOUgda0/s800/DSCF6485.JPG





look at the treasure gotten on both the safety belts nylon & leather

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HTfVAXX6Cjk/Tf8jNO4eEnI/AAAAAAAACXE/_9GpU4Wyc5I/s800/DSCF2070.JPG



stains gotten into the center console area - how irritating it can be to both the sights & feeling



__________________________________________________ _________________________________________________





I begin with a simple car wash OPC dilution 1:8 water spray on a wet MF & rinse off (intention of stripping all the previous waxes, dirts, suds ) BTW OPC is the only multipurpose cleaner you need for your entire care for both interior & exterior (saving you both headaches & $$$$$) spending of buying a-z cleaners ended up in the shelf redundant .....



follow with ONR as lube & clay





before

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-37dNAGpNykA/Tf8jRrbJ4uI/AAAAAAAACXQ/a6hiQh8cb-E/s800/DSCF2115.JPG



after

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-29f-fq5Lc04/Tf8jS6LjUUI/AAAAAAAACXU/EdBnGXTLfxQ/s800/DSCF2116.JPG



I usually have an older clay for these highly contaminated & dangerous area to work with

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-juQ_XGN556o/Tf8jUf9iTKI/AAAAAAAACXY/4kGfgHGCX0M/s800/DSCF2117.JPG



working from 1800 till 0230



getting a bit tired & hungry (knowing my buddy waited for 4 months & travelled 400KM) just to get his ride detail (I sacrifices my little comfort & food)





before

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I7a0aHi3jxk/Tf8jV-2LdnI/AAAAAAAACXc/qqrqE8AP36U/s800/DSCF2119.JPG





how much stains accumulated



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_ku8yREycQI/Tf8jXRCT6SI/AAAAAAAACXg/azgCvyMe4lI/s800/DSCF2120.JPG



same bottle OPC dilution - using a different brushes to get it clean

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FS3JQsR8RrI/Tf8jY33TxcI/AAAAAAAACXk/1_XVE2QxR8M/s800/DSCF2121.JPG



ta da

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aAzGD_w7e_o/Tf8jaC31B1I/AAAAAAAACXo/5BwrPhgZm7g/s800/DSCF2125.JPG



just slightly over 10 sec

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aAzGD_w7e_o/Tf8jaC31B1I/AAAAAAAACXo/5BwrPhgZm7g/s800/DSCF2125.JPG





the real challenge & enemy

a neglect -

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hR0TScNzfoU/Tf8jdA8YMaI/AAAAAAAACXw/de1GzACSA-I/s800/DSCF2139.JPG



For leather, vinyl, or the dashboard, dilute at 3:1 or as little as 8:1. Spray on and wipe off. For tougher grime and stains use at full strength



Dilute Power Clean up to 3:1 to safely clean leather, vinyl, paint, and plastics. Remove old dash dressings and tough residues from interior panels. Wipe away spills and spots from leather seats. Special polymers and emulsifiers break down contaminants with minimal agitation.



ta da

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NU9piexWSRs/Tf8jeaqo7bI/AAAAAAAACX0/t9P2LPm7qPI/s800/DSCF2140.JPG





a 50/50% view for your comparrision

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uRuEBbBmXfg/Tf8jhO-YNsI/AAAAAAAACX8/GTPvJOCWhdA/s800/DSCF2146.JPG



Noted - Cleaning leather can be risky because the cleaning process can change the color or appearance of the leather....Avoid products like mink oil, shoe polish and waxes when cleaning leather furniture or garments....



before - the challenge

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-hR0TScNzfoU/Tf8jdA8YMaI/AAAAAAAACXw/de1GzACSA-I/s800/DSCF2139.JPG



ta ta

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mEwe54dgjJ8/Tf8jjvfVaII/AAAAAAAACYA/OXFPjSfm9lM/s800/DSCF2156.JPG



a neglected leathers

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GMUZPNVsgxA/Tf8jlIMhMPI/AAAAAAAACYE/thiSJvVi2Vk/s800/DSCF2092.JPG



ta da

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-obcHnyOvS-c/Tf8joI-J3RI/AAAAAAAACYI/1uGGDIs8T6E/s800/DSCF2182.JPG



a further detailing * its an additional for you to consider

deeper cleaning with steamer



on carpet area

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dEAm8vYh_q8/TgAk6Mk7euI/AAAAAAAACas/SY9wbKG98qA/s800/DSCF2221.JPG



on leathers - loosing the dirt accumulated in leathers pores

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-whTJkbzYfMY/TgAk6lNsfhI/AAAAAAAACaw/7PuhssDEFVk/s800/DSCF2224.JPG



would have more pics- but both physical & time does not permits me

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-c_aDg9_Mhh4/TgAk7en4NRI/AAAAAAAACa0/kBFrqOmM2qc/s800/DSCF2259.JPG

KC@detailien
06-21-2011, 12:57 AM
---moving to -- nitty gritty area

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RioyXTOWw1U/Tf8jpo1NKtI/AAAAAAAACYM/5ha1usm7x2I/s800/DSCF2073.JPG



sprayed OPC 1:8 aggitate & brush

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HbbDH98SDIY/Tf8jrLgdtII/AAAAAAAACYQ/2HxiODlvaHU/s800/DSCF2149.JPG



ta ta

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FHjdwxxdUb8/Tf8jslgqlqI/AAAAAAAACYU/N7ajnVgEbVQ/s800/DSCF2152.JPG



remember this at the front passenger seats

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vEc1L9PQkk/Tf8juEXzuZI/AAAAAAAACYY/eO2b3Uq6r9Y/s800/DSCF2162.JPG



now

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5n02QbGX1fI/Tf8jxWrBw_I/AAAAAAAACYc/IzM7WQYVyP8/s800/DSCF2168.JPG



side steps

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yl2O1qYwJ8E/Tf8jz1PyjAI/AAAAAAAACYg/o5XzBgSBxfg/s800/DSCF2169.JPG



After OPC

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TKY6Qn87Cgc/Tf8j2mRDOzI/AAAAAAAACYk/noI7UNL-XkY/s800/DSCF2176.JPG



before



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2hvraIj9i2E/Tf8j4fL_QnI/AAAAAAAACYo/9-qqrhj0pr8/s800/DSCF2075.JPG





after OPC

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mda3XeRbdXg/Tf8j7FqFU7I/AAAAAAAACYs/_cdOFp5El-s/s800/DSCF2191.JPG



and now is ready to welcome his majesty

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-U1oc3Umi1lo/Tf8j9v6vfJI/AAAAAAAACYw/cJqAeOFEaIg/s800/DSCF2187.JPG



stains before

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VI18f_uhSKc/Tf8j_TlizXI/AAAAAAAACY0/JzUuGQS1f1Y/s800/DSCF2062.JPG



after OPC

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZxAgo5gYpyA/Tf8kB8eduAI/AAAAAAAACY4/LBqL0wk07T0/s800/DSCF2190.JPG



door panel before

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-zuvTB3igK10/Tf8kDzv2KgI/AAAAAAAACY8/kl1WkvA3Vdo/s800/DSCF2096.JPG



now after cleaning with opc & brushes + Opt leather protectant treatment

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yn_ysvyHVxk/Tf8kGcyGljI/AAAAAAAACZA/-uq2Nl_lmxw/s800/DSCF2205.JPG



stains before

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xscbZejW2V4/Tf8kH9JxWgI/AAAAAAAACZE/wNQwZHTWPIE/s800/DSCF2058.JPG



after OPC & OLP

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G5iU-6BFiBM/Tf8kKtFSVaI/AAAAAAAACZI/rBBBS7RxhRM/s800/DSCF2207.JPG



remember how ugly & unattractive is it

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jNTf9nOuYn8/Tf8kMwB7dKI/AAAAAAAACZM/awCKMsQX7Uc/s800/DSCF2066.JPG



now after OPC & OLP

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pXcbyr0rp8Y/Tf8kPIMvITI/AAAAAAAACZQ/JnyQZo8gVOY/s800/DSCF2209.JPG



engine -

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bWp5N0_N0CU/Tf8kQq2WqSI/AAAAAAAACZU/Rv59f7HxsqE/s800/DSCF2005.JPG



only 5 minutes cleaning - not even dress (with OPC & agitate with brushes & rinse off)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4PCvWFLx3I0/Tf8kUEGvtCI/AAAAAAAACZY/qR8kFK6oMeY/s800/DSCF2218.JPG



look carefully

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QPmrxrSJHSk/Tf8kVjFh5sI/AAAAAAAACZc/NK1nm6KD2wA/s800/DSCF2004.JPG



imagine the amount of time i use

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-pxWpdcNW0oc/Tf8kYKYS5XI/AAAAAAAACZg/MijJNUMFyuQ/s800/DSCF2220.JPG

it is not even dress or wax - no whatsoever oil & it makes evenn easier to clean the next round



how little makes more !!!!!!! rather having it dress with oil & get dust trapped & baked under heat to be caked



remember before

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P82xzYjtHhQ/Tf8ifH1LgOI/AAAAAAAACVQ/DV0Hd0_2j4I/s800/DSCF2001.JPG



only took me OPC wash in 5 minutes (not even dress with any expensive dress )

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Sc7i23oc2nI/Tf8kbXxM9HI/AAAAAAAACZk/vXcJt2t0yuY/s800/DSCF2215.JPG



time to say good night...very very hungry & tired



https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-la3sgWwXT38/Tf8kemfGQaI/AAAAAAAACZo/Sr0xewGkg0U/s800/DSCF2225.JPG



its 0230 in the morning



leaving behind you yet another detailing trails

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bUBPbDmNkNI/Tf8khZNbEGI/AAAAAAAACZs/CYQsrFMjBk8/s800/DSCF2228.JPG



thanks for taking yr precious time to view .....



elegantly yrs again

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCEB0-YdEOU/Tf8kkVzuSFI/AAAAAAAACZw/V6hf710A1u8/s800/DSCF2231.JPG





now he only need to do a quick damp MF wipe down bi weekly & condition 3-4 times a year with OLP



less is more - it isnt lesser (consistency pays off - cos no seats like leather seats ) & very expensive to replace or restores them

Scottwax
06-21-2011, 08:52 AM
Nice job bringing that interior back, can`t believe someone let a Mercedes get that dirty inside.



Sorry to hear about your injury, what happened?

Thomas Dekany
06-21-2011, 09:35 AM
Excellent work as always KC :bow. These cars do clean up pretty well.

KC@detailien
06-21-2011, 10:42 AM
Nice job bringing that interior back, can`t believe someone let a Mercedes get that dirty inside.



Sorry to hear about your injury, what happened?



Thank you Scott for your kind words



I had a fall, slip & fell onto my elbow, kinda WWF fall, wearing a worn out crocs to wash my car last Christmas evening, ,

1 week later play golf & travel almost 1500km to held 2 detailing classes, without knowing much I actually had a tear ligaments at my elbow. Saw a GP (general practitioner) gave me some pain killer as anti inflammatory, rested for a week 7 the following week went 2 more rounds of golf & couldn`t finish off my game, struggle even to lift my laptop, arrive back home & detail a black neglected so badly car (my arms now - almost felt like aron ralston @ 127 hours



till i had to use my left arm to hold my right while correcting paint with Makita - the pain was so unbearable - couple of days later went in Emergency ( as my whole right arms is totally out of strength & couldn`t grip or drive...cant even carry my baby...due for admission & CT scan (but it was a public holiday tomorrow - no x-ray-logist was a round, the following day saw a sports doctor - Xray found good, except tendon strain & painkiller was given to suppress the pain)



cut the long story short - i stop detailing for almost 4 months (but sneak out did 3 more hands on clinic & 3 more ride) Now - my arms is total out of strength (elbow swollen) seen another few doc, finally went to see 2 specialist (i only then learn that I tear my ligament & prolong injury from the Ultra sound scan



2 complete month without detailing - till recently recovery



Thank God for the prayers of friends & the ultimate healing took place



(only last sun I did another Carrera interior for another 8 hours till midnight)

detailing is just simply irresistible

KC@detailien
06-21-2011, 10:44 AM
Excellent work as always KC :bow. These cars do clean up pretty well.



Thank you sir



you re my inspiration...keep it up

PhatHoodDetail
06-22-2011, 02:19 PM
keep ya head up kc, were pulling for ya

KC@detailien
06-23-2011, 11:51 AM
keep ya head up kc, were pulling for ya



Thanks PhathoodDetail



From my heart "thank You"



appreciate yr kind words