2003 Ford Explorer Interior

[SeaJay's]

Yesterday I did this Ford Explorer interior and exterior detail. The exterior wasn't anything really to write about, so figured I'd do a write up on the interior only.

Customer was looking to get the car cleaned up for her son who she gave this SUV to. It's been severely neglected over it's lifetime and looks like it had never really been cleaned other than maybe a quick vacuum here and there.

Due to time constraints the customer requested I do the best I can with the carpets. I would have liked to remove all the seats and give the carpets a good cleaning, but didn't have the time. So I did the best I could with the time I had. Overall I think it came out pretty well.

I spent about 5 hours on the interior.

Products Used:
OPC 3:1
Folex
303 Aerospace
Megs Window Cleaner
DP Plex-All

Equipment Used:
Ridged Shop Vac
Gaia Steamer/Extractor
Various Brushes
Many MFs
Terry Cloth Towels

Vehicle as it arrived

50/50 of the steering wheel - Left side cleaned

And the afters

Thanks for reading!

 

[Flash Gordon]

Looks 1000% better. Nice job!

 

[LuxuryMobile]

Nice job, nothing is better than a nice turn around on a dirty interior.

 

[mg6045]

great work !

cleaning interiors like that is SOO nasty. When you spray the APC you re-wet all the nasty food and gunk that has been sitting dry for however long (probably years). Just the thought of that always gross's me out. I hate cleaning interiors that are in that condition.

 

[Vegas Transplant]

Persistence and dedication.
Keep up the good work hand.

 

[timaishu]

I liked the armor all wipes in the back.

 

[Dan C]

Any luck with color dye stains such as red?

 

[Flash Gordon]

I liked the armor all wipes in the back.

Jason did that entire interior using those things

 

[SeaJay's]

Jason did that entire interior using those things

Lol guilty!

Yeah they also had some of the armor all car wash wipes in the back. I just laughed and continued on.

 

[02accordSE]

If the interior looked like that, I can't imagine what the outside looked like...

 

[Black Car]

huge turn around. I'm sure the owner was pleasantly surprised.

 

[NickZ28]

Excellent job on that filthy interior. I cannot understand why people let the inside of their cars get that gross.

 

[Rsurfer]

Very nice job. Bet that steamer saved your a$$.

 

[Flash Gordon]

How do you like that steamer and how much was it?

 

[SeaJay's]

Steamer comes in very handy when it comes to awful interiors.

Flash I like the steamer for the steamer portion. The extractor part works alright. The company itself is a pita to deal with. I had to send it in for repair and it was a nightmare.

Since I'm mainly m

 

[SeaJay's]

Sorry I hit send too quickly...

Since I'm mainly mobile having a unit that is a steamer and extractor is nice. But I rarely use the extractor.