[richy]

This '05 Jeep was done as a Father's day gift for the husband of a co-worker (not a surprise for him). It had a few challenges to it: namely the paint, once cleaned had multiple, multiple chips to be repaired (especially on the leading edges of the bumpers and hood). Also, the interior had an enormous amount of dog hair that had barb wire attached to one end (O.K...maybe a slight exaggeration, but shit, this stuff didn't want to get vacuumed up!) I used a tip for removing it..duct tape and it worked great! I got to use my new black wow and compared it to black again just for giggles. The paint was measuring 2/1000's so I had to be careful not to burn through. They've booked next weekend for a full sized Explorer.

The Process:

Wheels/Tires:

Wheel face cleaned with SC
Wheel barrels cleaned with SC and a lot of agitation, and cussing
Wells cleaned with APC, long handled brush
Tires cleaned with ARO
Wheels cleaned with DG 501
Wheels sealed with DG 105
Tires dressed with DP gel
Wells dressed with Adams US

Chrome Grille:

Cleaned with Blue Magic
Cleaned with DG 501
Sealed with DG 105

Exterior:

Trim got either Black Wow or Black Again
Roof & Spare Tire Cover cleaned with ARO, long handled brush
Roof treated with 303 (got streaks) and then ONR QD

Paint:

Multiple, multiple touch ups (it got Infiniti paint, LOL)
Compound with Menz PG with foamed wool pad, rotary where needed
Polish with Menz 106ff
Clean with DG 501
DG 601 applied by hand
DG 105 applied/removed by hand
AW after curing period

Interior:

Glass cleaned with Stoner's IG
Plastic trim cleaned with woolite:water
Plastic trim treated with 303
Carpet cleaned with duct tape for pet hair removal, with more cussing
Carpet steam cleaned
Mats spot treated with Folex, pw'd then vacuumed followed by steam clean
Fabric seats steam cleaned

BEFORES:

















AFTERS:




Sparkie..I stole your shot!!

	APC All Purpose Cleaner

	ARO Amazing Roll Off

[detaildoc]

Great turnaround. What did you use to make the lines on the carpet?

[pirex]

Came out GREAT! IT was a mess before you started

[FMINUS]

wow this is the best jeep detail i have seen!

[supercharged]

Cleanest Jeep I've seen! Great job!

[GBS]

Very nice Richy!

[richy]

Originally Posted by detaildoc

Great turnaround. What did you use to make the lines on the carpet?

detaildoc..thanks a lot. After power washing the mats, I use the wet-dry vac and dry it one way for a stripe, then reverse the mat and pull it the other way and repeat. I like the look it gives. I can't take credit for it..I 1st saw it on Autopia.

Originally Posted by pirex

Came out GREAT! IT was a mess before you started

Thanks Pirex..I was pleased with the turnaround.

Originally Posted by FMINUS

wow this is the best jeep detail i have seen!

Phil.thanks a lot! I appreciate the high praise.

Originally Posted by supercharged

Cleanest Jeep I've seen! Great job!

Supercharged...thanks for the feedback.

Originally Posted by GBS

Very nice Richy!

Gary..thanks very much!

[haper]

great job.

do you have any tips on working the hood ? i find the wind shield bumper stops and 'hook' thingie along w/ the washer nozzles to be a PITA 0 far to tight for a 6.5 pad (only thing i have for the flex).

[joep]

sweet turn around richy !!

[P1et]

Damn Richy! Fantastic work as usual, that thing was GROTTY before you started. Another ASHY to CLASSY!!! A+!!!