How would YOU tackle this interior?

I'll make this clear, what would your approach be?
 
asianisafish said:
Depends how much I'm paid
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Agreed.

OP:
- Vacuum
- Pre-treat.
- Steam.
- Paper Towels.
- Carpet Cleaner/Shampoo
- Agitate
- Paper Towels.
- Extractor
- Agitate
- More Extraction.
- Terry Cloth or Microfiber scrub&wipe (throw away towels).
- Fan dry.
 
How much would you accept for what done???
 
If most of the interior is like that, $300.00 minimum.
That will take several hours.
All day job.
Throw in some extras, like a complete wash of the exterior.

Don't make any promises.
You most likely will not clean it to perfection.
Maybe consider the spray can, spray dye, sold at auto parts stores.
Just cover that with the owner before attempting.

Also suggest tossing the floor mats and purchasing some new ones at Wal-Mart or a local auto parts store.
You an get very good complete sets for less than $50.00
Often times around $25.00.
Also cover this with the owner before going forward with this.

Also keep in mind drying time.
The upholstery and carpet will be soaked when finished.
Even after extracting and wet/dry vac.
Make sure to adequately dry, or you can get get mildew, or just a nasty smell regardless when not properly dried.
 
Hah. I've been rehabbing a true behind-a-barn find for a friend, a 2003 Honda Element DX that was used to -- no joke -- haul manure and compost on a small farm. It has 180,000 miles on the clock and when my buddy found it, it hadn't been driven in almost three years. I've been doing stuff to it in my spare time, little mechanical and electrical repairs, and tackling the interior. Over the last couple of days I've put in at least 12 hours into it and I'm not done. It'll never be a show car, but the change is remarkable. I've been relying on a combination of steam, APC, fabric cleaners, stiff brushes and dozens of Kirkland MFs.

Let me just say that the McCulloch MC1385 is a little champ. And Spot Shot Professional is my new go-to fabric cleaner, I think it works even better than Folex while deodorizing at the same time. Renny says in one video that it is "heat activated" though I don't see that written anywhere, but it works like magic with the steamer.
 
That does not look bad at all.

What tools and products do you already have?

That is a $100-$150 interior; depending on where you are located.

Up sell the Customer by offering ScotchGard protection to keep it clean after you are done.
 
Extractor and carpet brushes will be your friend.
Is there any salt stains? Those suck.
 
Well I recently bought a steamer, but I have a feeling an extractor might be best...

Take it resolve will not resolve the problem.

Plenty of MF towels and paper etc. but big player is a steamer..

But I'm realizing fast everything has its limitations.

I was looking to get a bissell 3624 for this job

Yes/ no?
 
First I would set the expectations low for removing all the dirt stains. People seem to think it's just dirt and since they can throw a shirt in the laundry and have it come out perfect, you can do the same with dirt that has been ground into the carpet daily for the last 5 years.


Then:

Detrash
Air purge in the interior
dry brush all fabric/carpet surfaces
vacuum
clean all vinyl & leather (steam)
apply dedicated carpet pre-spray
agitate with brush
rinse (with dedicated acidic fiber rinse) and extract
Spot treat any stains with dedicated spotter
clean glass and dress hard surfaces
agitate spotter with brush
Rinse and extract spotter
 
Awesomely detailed workflow, Audios! :xyxthumbs:

I would add that, as discussed elsewhere, an aqua or white Cyclo brush on a DA is truly a handy addition to one's arsenal. Use it for dry-brush agitation of carpets as well as scrubbing before extraction and possibly for spot treatment scrubbing.
 
I'm not sure any Bissell has enough lift to be any better than a typical heavy duty wet/dry vacuum that you may already own. I own one but have honestly never used it in a car. I may give it a test when I winter-prep my wife's Accord next month, but without a built-in heater it's more of a hassle than anything.
 
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