This was almost an EXTREME detail *56k death*

[EBPcivicsi]

Yesterday I tackle this jeep Cherokee, it was no small task to say the least. The interior was foul and had never been vacuumed. I separated three nails from my fingers while detailing this interior, not pleasant!!! :sosad



On the interior I vacuumed, cleaned carpets with Costco APC 10:1, followed by LGCM (little green clean machine), followed by a final vac. On the vinyl I used the same mix of APC with an assortment brushes to clean the cracks and crevices. I wiped with MF and did a final pass with the vac and a dusting attachment.



Before:

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[EBPcivicsi]

After: This was done before the final vac, I was trying to hurry up so I could still have decent light.

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[EBPcivicsi]

For the engine I used Costco APC 1:1 and allowed it to dwell for about 3 minutes, I did not allow it to dry. I then pressure washed the bay and top of the hood. I then removed the excess water with a blower and dressed with meguiars #40 cut 50/50 with water. I then started the motor and allowed the dressing to âہ“setâ€Â� and followed with a final wipe down with MF.



Before:

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After:

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[EBPcivicsi]

The exterior had more dirt than defects which is common with cars that are not washed regularly. I spent 1 hour and 45 minutes on the engine, wheels/tires, and wheel wells.



I used an acid based wheel cleaner on the wheels and a high PH tire cleaner on the tires and wheels wells (both purchased locally).



Washed with GC



Clay with CM blue bar



Polished with PBâ€â„¢s SSR2.5 with the cyclo and green pads



Sealed with mothers synwax.



All trim was dressed with Hi-Temp trim dressing



The entire detail took just under six hours, most of that was spent just getting it CLEAN!!



Before: These shots do not show how dirty the jeep was, but trust me it was foul.



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Moderate swirls:

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[EBPcivicsi]

After

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Had to pull her down the street for some full sun shots..

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The black tar like substance that is on the rear cladding would NOT come off. I tried 3M tar and was remover, lacquer thinner, plstic razor blades, pro polish....Any ideas?

[roaringmouse]

Killer job!

[DrSauekraut]

Awesome! Iâ€â„¢ve always been a big fan of your work :xyxthumbs

[Anthony O.]

Man that was a wreck!



You did a great job getting her back in shape, very impressive:up



Anthony

[TheDon]

Very excellent job, and man I would be ashamed to ever have my car look like that.



Great work!

[CarsFreak]

Good job but is it me or are the headlights foggy?

[EBPcivicsi]

Originally posted by CarsFreak

Good job but is it me or are the headlights foggy?



Yeah, they were shot....someone tried to wetsand them, I guess with 200 grit. :eek:



Thanks everyone!!

[imported_series1]

Great job. That interior was pretty gross. You did a great job cleaning up in the console area. You also got some a lot of flakes to come out.

[WrxRob513]

Amazing work as usual!

[Tasty]

Dude, nice work! I want a LGCM so bad. Love the results I have seen with them. Pretty decently priced tool from what I`ve seen. Worth the money?

[stilez]

Great work Joe!





Very thorough!





What`s on the tires?