BoomerSooner Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) My mom hasn't purchased a new car in over 15 years. She made the 7 hour drive up this weekend for our daughter's second birthday and I decided to clean it up before the ride home. The car was actually in good since the dealer doesn't wash the vehicle when serviced. I started off by cleaning the wheels and tires with Deep Wheel Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner and the Trim & Lug Nut Brush. I also used the old wheel woolie combo. The wheels don't get that dirty since they are equipped with a brake dust barrier, but the tires were filthy. Here is the tire getting worked over with the cleaner. The engine bay was exceptionally dirty as it hasn't been cleaned in over six months. I sprayed everything with Rinseless Car Wash diluted to waterless wash and used some old microfiber to give it a good scrubbing. After drying the bay I coated everything I could with Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing and a milk version since I don't have any In and Out Spray, Before: After: The bugs were sprayed with diluted Rinseless Car Wash to soften them before the wash. I used a mixture of Car Wash Shampoo, All Purpose Cleaner, and Rinseless Car Wash in my foam gun to strip anything that might be left from the original delivery and to soften the water. After letting it soak for a while and finishing up getting my bucket with Grit Guard Insert and Professional Car Wash Pad. I gave the car a good scrubbing from top to bottom. I was able to get the majority of bugs with a light pad pass, but had to break out the Detailing Clay Combo to get the ones that were baked on from sitting in the Texas and Missouri sun. I clayed the hood, front bumper, windshield and roof. The rest of the car was still good to go. As you can see from the clay of the hood wasn't in horrible shape. After finishing up with the wash and claying I broke out the Blaster Sidekick Dryer by MetroVac and Detail Spray to help avoid water spots and to give it a great finish. After getting the drying process finished up I then went over the car with Quick Sealant using the Microfiber Applicator Pads to spread everything around evenly. Cleaned up all of the windows with Microfiber Glass Cleaning Towels and Adam's Glass Cleaner so that she would have streak free and invisible glass on the car ride home tomorrow. I treated the windows with Glass Sealant. I went over the tires with the New Tire Shine which I have started to really like. I was always a big fan of Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing, but I may be switching over. The trim on the car was treated with VRT also to help protect and give it that excellent natural sheen. I hope you like how the car turned out and I plan on giving it a proper correction when I have more time and make a trip home to Dallas with all of my supplies. Edited August 25, 2014 by Phenomvw gdwenger, Team Adam's, Chuckkilo3 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle Chest Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice work and writeup! The engine bay came out great! Bet she was happy with the end result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusTroy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 great job!! Being new to the Adam's Family I'm amazed by the results these products produce. Im getting more compliments than ever on my ride after giving it the Adam's love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUKE-Z Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great job and write-up! It looks awesome! You'll be doing that Civic for a long time. Those cars seem to last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great write up Kris, nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerSooner Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Thank you everyone. She was really happy with the way it shined. Chuckkilo3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFX Detailing Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 great write up! looks good. i bet your mom is happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 You are a good son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natch02 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 What part of Texas are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomerSooner Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Arlington, but I live in MO now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael@Adams Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Awesome job for a "quick" detail on it! Looks real good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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