My first Click and Brag

[1kwikf]

this is a 2007 chevy express cube van. over the next few weeks ill be detailing it and trying to take it from its tattered, smelly, greasy shape and transform it into a clean, shiny, detailed workhorse.


this truck has been driven 10 hours a day 5 days a week since we bought it new in 2007.

each of those days it was driven by a guy who smoked in it. He would smoke with the windows down, the windows up and used the ash tray regardless of window position.


We bought him a new van for this year, but no one else can stand the horrible stench that` was coming from the interior of this van.


I have spent 10 hours to get it to this point.


Products Used:

Woolite (10:1)

Meguiars APC+ (4:1)

Simple Green (1:1) for the floor

Microtex Microfibers

VapAmore mr100

Bissell Little Green Proheat

MR Clean Magic Eraser

Various boars hair brushes


anyways, on to the pictures











What do you think?

[nsticka]

looks good and if thats the before interior pics then I would hate to see the exterior

[Jean-Claude]

Well done. Keep sharing when you do more.

[kaval]

Holy smokes (pun not intended! LOL) that is gross! Nice job so far. Looking forward to seeing more progress.


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If I may suggest a wonderful product: http://www.carpro-us.com/so2pure-odor-eliminator-120ml/

[1kwikf]

looks good and if thats the before interior pics then I would hate to see the exterior

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The exterior is just a neglected mess, and the box in back is greasy (due to the nature of our business).


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I only plan on doing a single step polish on the front cab area, and polishing/sealing the glass as this is now just a backup vehicle. I will be degreasing the box area as well.


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Well done. Keep sharing when you do more.

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thank you, as soon as the weather warms up a bit i will be adding more pictures as some of the step i need to complete require the use of my pressure washer

[1kwikf]

Holy smokes (pun not intended! LOL) that is gross! Nice job so far. Looking forward to seeing more progress.


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If I may suggest a wonderful product: http://www.carpro-us.com/so2pure-odor-eliminator-120ml/

Thank you!


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Ill look into that, but for the time being the scent is pretty much gone, or covered, i shoud say.

[House of Wax]

Some of the guys I work with drive around with their work vans trashed like that. I don`t get it. `I spend way too much time in my work van to have it look like a garbage dump. `Nice cleanup

[Dellinger]

Just a tip... I noticed the paper clips (I think that`s what they are) in the center console by the drink holder... I keep a telescoping magnet to grab metal objects in tight spaces of the interior. `Always helps with that `last dime`/ paper clip/ & various female hair items that are hard to grab when you have gloves on.


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Intense work load you had there, thanks for posting!


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-Gabe

[hamza7]

Great work.

[1kwikf]

Some of the guys I work with drive around with their work vans trashed like that. I don`t get it. `I spend way too much time in my work van to have it look like a garbage dump. `Nice cleanup

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It baffels my mind as well. I was just talking to my boss about his car and all of my co-workers cars that i have to drive on occasion. I get into their cars with some type of cleaner and a garbage bag. I cant stand driving in filth.


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Just a tip... I noticed the paper clips (I think that`s what they are) in the center console by the drink holder... I keep a telescoping magnet to grab metal objects in tight spaces of the interior. `Always helps with that `last dime`/ paper clip/ & various female hair items that are hard to grab when you have gloves on.


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Intense work load you had there, thanks for posting!


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-Gabe

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Thank you for the tip. Those were paper clips. Luckily, I didnt have any get stuck in any undesired location.` The worst part wasnt the clips however, It was the stuff that i found under them. caked on, baked on cigarette ash mixed with soda, mixed with coffee, mixed with whatever else he possibly spilled. It tested my gag reflex very well.


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Great work.

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Thank you!

[Brad B]

Fantastic. You just doubled the resale value of the vehicle. Excellent!

[Guru17]

Very nice work. Bet you`re feeling as if sitting in a totally different car now.

[Scottwax]

Night and day difference!`

[1kwikf]

Fantastic. You just doubled the resale value of the vehicle. Excellent!

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Thank You! If we were selling it that would be nice, but once this one is done Im stealing the motor and transmission out of it for a project car.


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Very nice work. Bet you`re feeling as if sitting in a totally different car now.

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Honestly it does. I had to drive it yesterday and I couldnt even smell a hint of smoke. Only citrus from the air fresheners in the vent.


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Night and day difference!`

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Thank You!

[bunkeroo26]

I like your large photo block. What did you use to put it together?