I offered to detail my grandmother`s Corolla for cheap just for some practice. It wasnt in too bad of shape, but needed some TLC. My supplies are limited and so is my experience, and did i learn a lot!
Exterior:
Meg`s Deep Crystal Wash
Simple Green on Tires/Wheels Wells/Engine
Interior:
Simple Green and Oxyclean on carpets.
Simple Green on dash.
I only have Black Magic Pro Shine for interiors, and Meg`s Hot Shine for tires (I know I know they suck, but its all i got) Anyways, it was kinda rough, and after washing really good i put a coat of Gold Class on it.
Let me know what you think:
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Thread: My First Detail: Corolla
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06-01-2005, 11:54 PM #1
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My First Detail: Corolla
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06-02-2005, 12:33 PM #2COME AT ME BRO
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Pretty nice for a wash and wax. You said you cleaned the engine too? Need pics!!! :cool
Those wheels could use a good polishing. You can get some Mother`s polish at the local parts store and get some practice. It would make for some nice before and after pics.
Looks like you have a nice place to get some detailing done as well.
I still don`t believe in grit guards.
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06-02-2005, 01:15 PM #3
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Thanks, i do have a very nice place to detail. It was just practice, i know it could`ve been better.
I didnt take any engine shots.
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06-02-2005, 03:08 PM #4There is no cure!
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those wheels look aluminum. id be careful with the simple green there. i think thats why they were stained like that? simple green seems to not work good with aluminum.. i use simple green on all my wheels except aluminum ones.
but dont worry too much, thats nothing a little metal polish wont take out
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06-02-2005, 04:20 PM #5Boss_429Guest
Re: My First Detail: Corolla
Nice job... and you`ve got the right attitude! Practice makes perfect... and it`s never "perfect" enough!
Originally Posted by matthiasj
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06-02-2005, 04:27 PM #6I wish . . .
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:yeah Originally Posted by Boss_429
Nice job... and you`ve got the right attitude! Practice makes perfect... and it`s never "perfect" enough!
The paint is looking MUCH better!!
Don`t it always seem to go, you don`t know what you`ve got til it`s gone?WAC06/04/40 ~ 07/16/07
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06-02-2005, 09:26 PM #7
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Nice work; I am sure your Grandmother was happy!
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06-02-2005, 10:04 PM #8
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oh she was. i only charged her $30 bucks. It was just for the practice
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06-03-2005, 07:03 AM #9Pinnacle Detailing Owner
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Re: My First Detail: Corolla
Looks Good. Practice makes perfect! Looking forward to more details in the future!
Greg
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