Hi all,
About 2 weeks ago i picked up a 2003 Chevy suburban. Overall the paint is in good shape (by which i mean a compound and polish will have it looking really good) Ive been slowly detailing it. Its so large ive been doing things in steps. So far ive used my steamer and some 3d APC in the rear cargo area trim, and the drivers side doors (wow steam is such a game changer) and ive used the 3d upholstery cleaner along with a drill brush and an extrator on the the carpets in the cargo area.
Ive also compounded almost all of the vehicle except the rear fenders and roof. Ive also polished the hood and front fenders. (doing things as i have availability)
So far its cleaning up really nice. There are 3 areas id like some advice on. Ive added photos below.
1. The wheels. This is a z71 and has the nice aluminum (i think) wheels. Theyre in good shape, but there is some baked on crud inside the spokes. Some work with a microfiber and some polish made a dent, but im wonder if there is a better way.
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I know there is a drill attachment meguiars or mothers makes. Would that help here?
2. There is some crud caught between some trim pieces and the body. Ive removed "most" of it with the pressure washer but whats left still bothers me.
My thought is to use some polish on a microfiber and see if i can get it down in the hole.
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3. I cant reach the roof without a step ladder. (i could stand on the running boards but im a big guy and they arent the sturdiest on these older chevys) I want to apply something that will protect it for a long time. I dont care if it looks great or not. I just want UV protection since i wont be doing more than pressure washing the roof most of the time. (probably clean it once every few months). the rest of the paint is going to be a guinea pig for some graphene ceramic coating ive been saving. im ok if it doesnt come out perfect on the truck if it keeps me from making a mistake on my s4.
About 2 weeks ago i picked up a 2003 Chevy suburban. Overall the paint is in good shape (by which i mean a compound and polish will have it looking really good) Ive been slowly detailing it. Its so large ive been doing things in steps. So far ive used my steamer and some 3d APC in the rear cargo area trim, and the drivers side doors (wow steam is such a game changer) and ive used the 3d upholstery cleaner along with a drill brush and an extrator on the the carpets in the cargo area.
Ive also compounded almost all of the vehicle except the rear fenders and roof. Ive also polished the hood and front fenders. (doing things as i have availability)
So far its cleaning up really nice. There are 3 areas id like some advice on. Ive added photos below.
1. The wheels. This is a z71 and has the nice aluminum (i think) wheels. Theyre in good shape, but there is some baked on crud inside the spokes. Some work with a microfiber and some polish made a dent, but im wonder if there is a better way.
View attachment 74994
I know there is a drill attachment meguiars or mothers makes. Would that help here?
2. There is some crud caught between some trim pieces and the body. Ive removed "most" of it with the pressure washer but whats left still bothers me.
My thought is to use some polish on a microfiber and see if i can get it down in the hole.
View attachment 74995
3. I cant reach the roof without a step ladder. (i could stand on the running boards but im a big guy and they arent the sturdiest on these older chevys) I want to apply something that will protect it for a long time. I dont care if it looks great or not. I just want UV protection since i wont be doing more than pressure washing the roof most of the time. (probably clean it once every few months). the rest of the paint is going to be a guinea pig for some graphene ceramic coating ive been saving. im ok if it doesnt come out perfect on the truck if it keeps me from making a mistake on my s4.