2014 Honda Accord

Gjkwpd

Gjkwpd

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This was my first detail of the year. A good friend wanted to have his mother's car done for her birthday. We set it up for a enhancement detail, one step polish and wax with a special emphasis on the interior. This was scheduled a few weeks ago but because of the snow storm it was rescheduled.


The vehicle was dropped off for the weekend which was great so there was no rushing.


Condition upon arrival




Can't even see the barrel


interior

light staining on leather





Process
Tires and Wheels cleaned with Megs APC and Megs Degreaser, scrubbed with various brushes.
iron X to remove ferrous materials
Tires dressed with Megs hyperdressing
Wheels sealed with Menzerna Power Lock sealant

Engine
steamed to loosen dirt
Megs degreaser and agitated with various brushes
steamed and wiped down with terry towel
dressed with Megs hyperdressing to give the low shine clean look not overdressed

Wash
HP rinse
presoak with hyper wash and APC to loosen dirt
HP rinse
2BM

Decon
Nanoskin mitt/ fine clay with ONR lube

Polish
M105 for under door handles
M205
D300/105 hood to correct heavy damage
Carpro Essence
Rupes 15 II
Harbor freight DA with 3 in backing plate
PE8 1-3 in plates
Megs cutting/Finishing MF pads/Maroon buff and shine
Rupes white pad

LSP
Carpro Reload 2 coats

Interior
Steamed floor/plastics/leather with Mccollough 1375
Megs APC 4:1 and 10:1
water/vinegar 50/50 for crusted salt deposits
Leatherique treatment -rejuvenating oil left on over 24hrs
interior dressed with Megs QD

Exterior trim
Poorboys Trim

After







50/50 of steam cleaned leather before leatherique treatment


engine









 
Love that color all done up like that. My dad had a 95 accord in that color. I strongly considered it when I bought mine.
 
I was pretty stoked. I thought it was grey so I was surprised when I saw it was red. A lot more fun to do
 
Thanks guys. This was my first show and shine. I know the organization of pics were off a little but figured it was time to showcase some of my work. Thanks for the likes and encouragement.
 
How do you like that steam cleaner? I have it on my list of things to buy this spring. Mainly a weekend warrior but steam cleaning tough dirt from doors, carpets, seats, etc makes things so much faster.
 
Irkie500 said:
How do you like that steam cleaner? I have it on my list of things to buy this spring. Mainly a weekend warrior but steam cleaning tough dirt from doors, carpets, seats, etc makes things so much faster.
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I love it! With that said I wish I had such disposable income to buy a commercial one for what I use it for. I too am only a weekend warrior and just started to do this on the side for fun. It's great for the interiors. Makes cleaning them that much better, more professional, and easier. The leather on this car was pretty dirty, however pics don't completely capture it. The steam on the leather, plastics, door jams, carpet made this interior job great. The way I sold it when I bought it to my wife was the benefit in the house. Works awesome on hardwoods and cleaning grout in the bathrooms. I highly recommend it.
 
Gjkwpd said:
I love it! With that said I wish I had such disposable income to buy a commercial one for what I use it for. I too am only a weekend warrior and just started to do this on the side for fun. It's great for the interiors. Makes cleaning them that much better, more professional, and easier. The leather on this car was pretty dirty, however pics don't completely capture it. The steam on the leather, plastics, door jams, carpet made this interior job great. The way I sold it when I bought it to my wife was the benefit in the house. Works awesome on hardwoods and cleaning grout in the bathrooms. I highly recommend it.
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Good to know! It got outstanding reviews on amazon and the price is really quite nice for how much you get with that unit. When I detail I use steam mainly for jambs and leather, and that damn candy that is ALWAYS melted on the carpet haha.
 
What did you use on the steering wheel? I have a 15 Accord with black leather and remember reading something about the steering wheel and shifter weren't coated leather.
 
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