2012 Chevy Equinox Detail

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by HOOVER, May 25, 2016.

  1. HOOVER

    HOOVER Member

    Hey detailers!! This client came to me by way of my last detail, the Honda Odyssey which sold VERY fast. This client dropped off the owner of the Honda at pick up time, looked at the Honda and said "when can you do mine"?? Love it! So we scheduled it for this past weekend. On with the show!!

    Products used: during vehicle prep:
    Meg's Super Degreaser for engine, door jambs, gas cap area, tires, wheel wells.
    Sonax Wheel Cleaner Full Effect
    Sonax Fallout Cleaner
    Dawn dish soap and hot water to strip finish

    Interior cleaning:
    Dawn dish soap/hot water in spray bottle (seriously)
    Detail brushes

    Paint Correction/Polish/Final coat:
    Meguires DA Microfiber Correction Compound W/Cutting Disc # DMC6
    Finishing Wax W/Finishing Disc # DMF6
    Sonax Netshield Polymer Sealant


    Upon arrival: Hard to see, but lots of critters and crud on front end. Daily driver stuff we all deal with.

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    Seriously thought there was major water spots to deal with...nope. Washed right out!
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    Major piece of tree sap that hardened over time...3M adhesive remover took it right off.

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    Sorry if pics are kind of scattered, pressed on time tonight...lets get prepping!!!

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    Wheels were not too bad, but wanted to try Sonax wheel cleaner...

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    NOW I see and understand why you guys use these products...inside area of rim was getting a lot cleaner!!

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    Cant go wrong scrubbing the door jambs!!

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    Vehicle also had this goo all over it...washed off though

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    Dawn killed the finish again...
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    Onto Sonax Fallout Cleaner...this ride was plastered with rail dust, tar and junk in lowers...
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    So I put it on a little thick..did NOT have to clay after.. :):)

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    Paint condition shots...
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    Body work from previous owner..
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    Rear lift gate and tail light lenses...remember these..
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    Onto compounding...1 pass on hood.
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    Drivers side rear...
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    Clearing up sweet!!
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    Passenger side front compounded out..
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    Had to find a 50/50...
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    onward..
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    Finishing wax just bringing more clarity and shine..
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    Remember those tail light lenses???
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    Say goodnight, for tomorrow we Netshield coat you...
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    Bright and early....inspection and IPA wipe down..
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    All clear!! Lets do this!
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    Favorite shot!!
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    Decided to leave engine undressed...just looked good the way it was after cleaning..

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    Lets roll it out....on a beautiful sunny day!!
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    Remember that lift gate area...

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    How COOL!!!
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    Interior was not that bad...jambs spotless...and shine!!
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    Upon pick up, client was shocked and said it looks like it just rolled off the factory line...WOW!!! So happy to detail!! Total time was about 14 hours start to finish. Detail on brothers and sisters.....detail on!!

    Thanks for looking and have a wonderful evening!

    Hoover
     
  2. okay65829

    okay65829 Active Member

    Looks fantastic, your best work yet!
     

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