Detailed: 2005 Toyota Avalone

[justin_murphy]

Detailed: 2005 Toyota Avalon

Well, after seeing my work yesterday, I several calls yesterday evening. This was one of three that I did again at the same location as the H2. This was the only full detail......the others were wash/waxes.

This car had some really apparent damage. Seems that the client was on an interstate when a blowout from an 18 wheeler sent some tire fragments flying her way. It had taken out her windshield (replaced) but left a huge mark on her hood. My job.......just make it look "better". I'll take that challenge any day! I mean, how could I make look worse? So off to work I went.

Here's the process:

Wash....
(NXT Tech Wash with Black ShMitt)

Yep, black ShMitt. I've now used it on over 100 cars and it has not induced anymore marring than any other wash device I've used. The benefit you ask? Larger pores me better cleaning and better releasing of dirt debris. Nothing cleans better than this mitt. I promise you that.

Wheels, Tires, and Wells....
(DP's Exterior cleaner for the tires and wells. DP's Gel Whee Cleaner with Black ShMitt. Pinnacle Black Onyx Tire Gel on the tires and No-Touch Wet'n Protect on the wells.)
After letting the tires and wells soak while I was cleaning the rims with the ShMitt, I blasted the areas with my pressure washer. The DP's Gel really cleaning the wheels.......with no harshness at all. DP's Exterior Cleaner handled it's task well. Even diluted at 1:1. Good combo here!

Interior
(DP's Total Interior Cleaner for cleaning. Pinnacle's Vinyl and Rubber Protectant for panels and dash. Pinnacle's Leather Cleaner/Condtioner for the seats.)
All cleaned up well with a damp MF towel. A wipe down on the dash, doors and seat went quick. I'm not used to doing cars! The client did not wish to have her mats or engine cleaned due to time restraints. The mats got a light wipe down and then quickly striped. I really liked the look of the Pinnacle products. Nice scent too.....light banana.

Exterior Paint Polish and Protection
(Pinnacle's Advanced Swirl remover followed by Pinnacle's Souveran Spray Wax. Used EDGE2K Green Polishing Pas at at #6 on the PC.)
ASR and the EDGE pad combo did an amazing job and cleaning up the damaged hood. This polish finished out so smooth. No marring at all. It really brought out the pearls in this paint. There were 4-5 deeper scratches that would not come out. I and the client were really pleased though. Souveran Spray Wax brought out the shine just as good as any paste or liquid wax could. The pearls were popping the depth was there......even on white!

Here's the pics.......

Befores.......

Oh yeah.......the hood!

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Afters.....

The hood after using ASR/EDGE Green Pad Combo.....

Not bad depth for a spray wax!

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Interior....

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[Nuke33]

Looks great did you have to wet sand at all?

 

[justin_murphy]

Looks great did you have to wet sand at all?

Nope. She's gonna have it fixed in a month or two. I was just recruited to make it look "better". That's all.

 

[Reddog]

I admire your work

:applause: Justin,
I love hard work especially when someone else is doing it. I heard that a long time ago and thought it appropriate for what you do. Tell me about how much time you spent doing this. I am slow at getting things done but I like good results like yours. I realize this is something you do for a living and I won't come near the speed you can do this stuff.

I was at the detailfest and did not spend enough time watching your work for whatever reason. You seem to be well known on this forum and I think it was you who wrote a great review of what the detailfest meant to you. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm . I will be sure to find time to visit and talk with you next year if I get to come back.

Rick

 

[HighEndDetail]

Good work on the hood and whole car Justin.:cheers: At least on the cars your not climbing all over them to clean the roofs.


Ed

 

[Nica]

I think you acomplished what you were hired to do there Justin.

"I was just recruited to make it look "better". That's all."

I like the reflection you got out of the color, very nice.

 

[shadybreal]

Any wax on woodgrain?

 

[justin_murphy]

:applause: Justin,
I love hard work especially when someone else is doing it. I heard that a long time ago and thought it appropriate for what you do. Tell me about how much time you spent doing this. I am slow at getting things done but I like good results like yours. I realize this is something you do for a living and I won't come near the speed you can do this stuff.

I was at the detailfest and did not spend enough time watching your work for whatever reason. You seem to be well known on this forum and I think it was you who wrote a great review of what the detailfest meant to you. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm . I will be sure to find time to visit and talk with you next year if I get to come back.

Rick

I spent about 2.5 hours on this one. Not a lot of swirl removing. Mainly a good paint cleaning.

Thanks for all you said there Rick. Mean a lot to me that you and others get something out of my reviews and posts.

 

[sparkie]

Justin you do beautiful work. And you used the black ShMitt on the paint, that blow me away. Awesome work.

 

[ehuth1]

another great writeup. I love the hood correction. I keep looking at that green pad in my box, guess i need to give it a try sometime. Good job !! :applause:

 

[Craig]

Can you imagine what the driver thought seeing the tire comming right for the car. I know what I would be saying, I can't spell half the words so I'll leave it out. As usual, awesome work.:cheers:

 

[dengood1]

Lookin' good bro! Justin, how do you like the Black Onyx tire gel? I'm going to buy a gallon of it when it goes on sale. Smells incredible and love the way it "soaks" into the tire and still gives a great shine. Not as "blingy" as the AA tire gel, but MUCH easier to use in my opinion.

 

[supercharged]

Very nice turnaround, Justin! :applause:

 

[Truls]

Black ShMitt on the car! I have also wonderd if that could be done, but havent had the b###s to try it yet.

No scratching? Would you use it on Garys Lambo? Or do you only use it on cars that you are going to do swirl removal on later?

 

[justin_murphy]

Black ShMitt on the car! I have also wonderd if that could be done, but havent had the b###s to try it yet.

No scratching? Would you use it on Garys Lambo? Or do you only use it on cars that you are going to do swirl removal on later?

Its the only wash pad I've been using for the last 2 months. From a Focus to a Vette. Blacks and Reds. It does not scratch. If anything, the Wheel ShMitt's larger pores help release more debris. It also alows it to hold more deeper into the mitt.

If you have one, feel it and tell what you think. Compare it any other sponge-type wash tool.

 

[Reddwarf]

How did you remove those black streaks on the hood? Did they come off with the wash process or the swirl remover and green pad process?

Another car Justinized!

 

[dengood1]

I concur with your use of the Black ShMiTT. I just used it on my wifes car and it made washing the car a snap! It hadn't been washed in 3 weeks and it made it much easier to clean.

 

[justin_murphy]

How did you remove those black streaks on the hood? Did they come off with the wash process or the swirl remover and green pad process?

Another car Justinized!

A lot of the black was just rubber transfer. Much like a shoe on a floor. PB's PwS took a lot out but I had to step up to ASR to completely remove it. The wash process took off some but not enough.

Thanks Red!