DetailersDomain
October 8th, 2010, 02:09
A great customer of mine recently picked up this FJ Cruiser and requested a new car prep.
What was done -
Exterior
- Plastic film removed
- Dealer badges and license plate covers removed
- Wheels were prepped and a coat of Prima Wheel Armour
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's APC and dressed with Prima Nero
- Wheel wells were cleaned up and dressed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Paint was pre cleaned - Prima Finish
- FJ was sealed with Prima Epic
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior
- Vacuumed
- Wipe down and treated
- Windows were cleaned
- Plastic film and tags removed
Products used
Exterior
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Prima Hydro (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primahydrospraywax16oz.aspx)
Prima Clarity (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaclarityglasscleaner16oz.aspx)
3m Adhesive Remover (http://www.detailersdomain.com/3m-general-adhesivecleaner-08987.aspx) used to clean up adhesive from badge
Prima Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primafinishfinalpolish16oz.aspx)
Prima Epic (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaepicpolymersealant16oz.aspx)
Wheels and tires
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-fulleffect-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Prima Nero on the tires (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primanerodressing16oz.aspx)
Prima Wheel Armour (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primawheelarmour8oz.aspx)on the wheels
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
Sonax Leather Foam (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-leather-foam.aspx)
Prima Clarity (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaclarityglasscleaner16oz.aspx)
Engine
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberportercable7424xporbitalpolisherwith8uberpa ds.aspx)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)
Kwazar Mercury Pro + Bottles (http://www.detailersdomain.com/autocarcareproducts.aspx)
Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6957.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6958.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6959.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6960.jpg
Foot prints from dealer (probably happened when they installed the roof rack)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6964.jpg
Removing film
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6965.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6983.jpg
Dirt on the seat belts
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6968.jpg
Sonax Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner on the foot prints/belts etc
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6969.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6971.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6972.jpg
Vac
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6973.jpg
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6979.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6976.jpg
After shots of the interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7058.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7071.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7073.jpg
Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6955.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6952.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6953.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6956.jpg
Plate frames removed
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6961.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6962.jpg
Removing film
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6966.jpg
Debadging
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6985.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6986.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6987.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6988.jpg
Adam's APC on the tires/wheel wells
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6989.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6990.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6993.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6994.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6995.jpg
Foam action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7018.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7017.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7020.jpg
Rinse/Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7026.jpg
Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7029.jpg
Nero on the tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7030.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7033.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7036.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7038.jpg
Inspection
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7042.jpg
Prima Finish followed by Prima Epic
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7039.jpg
Wheel Armour on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7046.jpg
After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7047.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7049.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7052.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7055.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7054.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7063.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7064.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7065.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7066.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7070.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7075.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7076.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7081.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7092.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7095.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7099.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7107.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7110.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7109.jpg
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
What was done -
Exterior
- Plastic film removed
- Dealer badges and license plate covers removed
- Wheels were prepped and a coat of Prima Wheel Armour
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's APC and dressed with Prima Nero
- Wheel wells were cleaned up and dressed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Paint was pre cleaned - Prima Finish
- FJ was sealed with Prima Epic
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior
- Vacuumed
- Wipe down and treated
- Windows were cleaned
- Plastic film and tags removed
Products used
Exterior
Lusso Auto Bathe (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Prima Hydro (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primahydrospraywax16oz.aspx)
Prima Clarity (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaclarityglasscleaner16oz.aspx)
3m Adhesive Remover (http://www.detailersdomain.com/3m-general-adhesivecleaner-08987.aspx) used to clean up adhesive from badge
Prima Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primafinishfinalpolish16oz.aspx)
Prima Epic (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaepicpolymersealant16oz.aspx)
Wheels and tires
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-fulleffect-wheelcleaner.aspx)
Prima Nero on the tires (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primanerodressing16oz.aspx)
Prima Wheel Armour (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primawheelarmour8oz.aspx)on the wheels
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
Sonax Leather Foam (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-leather-foam.aspx)
Prima Clarity (http://www.detailersdomain.com/primaclarityglasscleaner16oz.aspx)
Engine
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberportercable7424xporbitalpolisherwith8uberpa ds.aspx)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)
Kwazar Mercury Pro + Bottles (http://www.detailersdomain.com/autocarcareproducts.aspx)
Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6957.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6958.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6959.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6960.jpg
Foot prints from dealer (probably happened when they installed the roof rack)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6964.jpg
Removing film
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6965.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6983.jpg
Dirt on the seat belts
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6968.jpg
Sonax Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner on the foot prints/belts etc
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6969.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6971.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6972.jpg
Vac
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6973.jpg
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6979.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6976.jpg
After shots of the interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7058.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7071.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7073.jpg
Before shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6955.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6952.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6953.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6956.jpg
Plate frames removed
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6961.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6962.jpg
Removing film
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6966.jpg
Debadging
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6985.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6986.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6987.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6988.jpg
Adam's APC on the tires/wheel wells
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6989.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6990.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6993.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6994.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6995.jpg
Foam action
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7018.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7017.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7020.jpg
Rinse/Clay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7026.jpg
Drying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7029.jpg
Nero on the tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7030.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7033.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7036.jpg
Masking
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7038.jpg
Inspection
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7042.jpg
Prima Finish followed by Prima Epic
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7039.jpg
Wheel Armour on the wheels
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7046.jpg
After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7047.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7049.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7052.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7055.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7054.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7063.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7064.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7065.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7066.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7070.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7075.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7076.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7081.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7084.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7092.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7095.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7099.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7104.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7107.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7110.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7109.jpg
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)