justin_murphy
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- May 7, 2006
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This new client was referred to me last week. She had just moved here and is in the real estate business. I started on this at 3:30pm and was quickly running out of day light.
Here is a rundown of the process.....
Start Time:
3:30PM
Finish Time:
5:30PM
Payment:
150.00
Wheels, Tires, and Wells:
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener at 4:1 was used on the wheel and agitated with a wheel brush. The tires and wells were sprayed with Purple Power at 2:1. They all were blasted with the pressure washer. The tires and wells were coated with Armor All Tire Foam while wet. This leaves a more matte finish which the customer requested.
Engine Bay:
The engine was first sprayed with Purple Power at a 2:1 mix. I then pressures washed it off after it dwelled for 5 minutes. While wet, I sprayed the bay with Armor All Tire Foam. The hood was shut and the motor started. I let it run for about 15 minutes while I washed the exterior.
Wash:
I used ##'s Citrus Was via the foam gun. First a foaming to loosen everything up. I let it sit for 5 minutes then pressure washed off. Then I re-foamed and washed with a ShMitt.
Foam in action.........
Paint Polish and Protection:
I decided on a single one-step product (well me and the customer) for the paint. The most aggressive AIO that I've used to date is Menzerna's APO 60. I removes light swirls while correctly polishing the paint to a high gloss. The protection that is left lasts for 6-8 weeks. It's very easy to use as well and is trim friendly. I also use it on all of the glass.
Interior:
All surfaces were cleaned with Meguiar's APC+ at 10:1. This is simply the best APC I've every used. Low foaming, smells good and really cleans. It was also very easy on the leather in my opinion. The leather was sealed with Pinnacle's Leather Conditioner and all plastic/vinyl surfaces were treated with DP's Interior Protectant.
Befores:
Here is a rundown of the process.....
Start Time:
3:30PM
Finish Time:
5:30PM
Payment:
150.00
Wheels, Tires, and Wells:
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener at 4:1 was used on the wheel and agitated with a wheel brush. The tires and wells were sprayed with Purple Power at 2:1. They all were blasted with the pressure washer. The tires and wells were coated with Armor All Tire Foam while wet. This leaves a more matte finish which the customer requested.
Engine Bay:
The engine was first sprayed with Purple Power at a 2:1 mix. I then pressures washed it off after it dwelled for 5 minutes. While wet, I sprayed the bay with Armor All Tire Foam. The hood was shut and the motor started. I let it run for about 15 minutes while I washed the exterior.
Wash:
I used ##'s Citrus Was via the foam gun. First a foaming to loosen everything up. I let it sit for 5 minutes then pressure washed off. Then I re-foamed and washed with a ShMitt.
Foam in action.........
Paint Polish and Protection:
I decided on a single one-step product (well me and the customer) for the paint. The most aggressive AIO that I've used to date is Menzerna's APO 60. I removes light swirls while correctly polishing the paint to a high gloss. The protection that is left lasts for 6-8 weeks. It's very easy to use as well and is trim friendly. I also use it on all of the glass.
Interior:
All surfaces were cleaned with Meguiar's APC+ at 10:1. This is simply the best APC I've every used. Low foaming, smells good and really cleans. It was also very easy on the leather in my opinion. The leather was sealed with Pinnacle's Leather Conditioner and all plastic/vinyl surfaces were treated with DP's Interior Protectant.
Befores:
