Ford Edge -- Spring Cleaning

[imported_Todd]

I could hardly believe it myself. My wife pointed out a detailing tip from the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens.



"To maximize the absorbency of your towels, add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse water once a month when washing a load. When the cycle is complete, dry as usual. The vinegar removes the excess detergent that can decrease absorbency."



Well, it`s worth a try on my Fieldcrest Charisma towels. They`re not as absorbent as I thought they should be.



Dean

[rmccall6]

It was once pointed out to me that in martha stewart that it had a whole section on detailing. It was actually by some old guy thankfully not her. Most of the advice was solid (if not very simple) and old school. One disturbing point though was the recomendation of liquid silicon for the tires and plastic, but as a lubricant for wheather seals and to then coat them with talcum powder.

[Ron Ketcham]

Sometime back, a month or so, I recommended that when washing your towels used for polishing waxing, to run them through a cycle following the regular washing, with just a cup of vinegar in the machine.



It aids in removing the wax/etc residue as well as making them more absorbant.



Ketch

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[jonnyboy]

I had a lady come by the shop and ask if I could give her Ford Edge a "Spring Cleaning." The car is a little over a year old and was in ok shape. I spent around 6 hours on it today.

Here is what I used:


Wash

Dawn Dishwashing Soap

Engine

Amazing Roll Off
Dressed with 303 Aerospace Protectant

Carpets

Folex -- spot treatment
Pro-Form (Sams Club) Carpet Cleaner -- Cleaning
Bissell

Leather

Clean -- Woolite 10:1
Condition -- Leather CPR

Interior and Door Jams

Meguiars APC+ 4:1
Plastic & Dash treated with 303
Alcohol & Water 50/50 for windows
Also treated all of the rubber seals with 303 Protectant

Paint

Klasse AIO w/White CCS pad -- 2 coats
Collinite 845 w/Grey CCS pad -- 2 coats

Wheels & Wheel Wells

Cleaning -- Amazing Roll Off
Tires -- Dressed with Hyper Dressing 1:1
Wheel Wells -- Dressed with Griots Undercarriage Spray



BEFORE:

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AFTER: (She wanted "Bling" Wheels)



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Let me know what you think!

[Tuck91]

I think it looks great, its nice to see a clean and dressed set of wheelwells also.

[jonnyboy]

I think it looks great, its nice to see a clean and dressed set of wheelwells also.

When she dropped it off, she said she wanted to have "bling bling" wheels when she got back....

[imported_Flash Gordon]

Nice job jonnyboy :wizard:

Thanks for posting @ Truth In Detailing :partaaay:

[jonnyboy]

Nice job jonnyboy :wizard:

Thanks for posting @ Truth In Detailing :partaaay:

Thanks again! :cornut: