Square One Detailed - 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

[RhetoricMixes]

This was another vehicle from a client that we worked on last week http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/64730-square-one-detailed-1100hp-challenger.html so he decided to let us work on his Jeep since he loved the Challenger so much. Same story as before, it was a garage queen and only gets driven on the weekends and occasionally to the track. He wasnt after perfection so we decided on a one step polish that would remove a good chunk of all the minor scratches on the vehicle. There was hardly any scratches on the vehicle and had plenty of clear on it so i decided on a finishing polish.

Same story as the Challenger as this one had engine work done but nearly near the power of the chally. I believe he said this one clocked at around 650hp (he made it sound like it wasnt anything really lol).

Total Time Spent: 11 Hours

Products Used:
Wheels: CG Diablo and Duragloss All Wheel Cleaner with various brushes used
Tires: Meguiars Super Degreaser (3:1) with various brushes
Wash: Foamed with Optimum Car Wash and washed with various mitts and brushes
Dry: Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels
Clay: Speedy Prep DX Pad Medium Grade (used by hand with strap) w/ ONR as lube
Polish: Menzerna Super Finish on PC7424XP w/5.5inch Tangerine Hydrotech Pads
Protection: Menzerna Power Lock
Tire Dressing: Optimum Tire Shine
Trim Dressing: UTTG+
Interior Cleaning: CG Nonsense (10:1) and (20:1)
Interior Protection: Ultima Interior Guard

Unfortunately I didn't take many before pictures to a time crunch (there were a lot of sharp angles on this car that required attention) but here are the pics. Enjoy!

Started off with a good foam soak with Optimum Car Wash

And here is a before of the wheels. Slimy dressing and brake dust galore

And the after with tires dressed. We also hand polished the wheels a bit with Mothers Mag Aluminum Polish and some terry cloth's

We then proceeded to work on the interior and leather seats

Door jambs were also detailed well since they were a high priority for the client

The engine was wiped down and well and dressed

And finally here are the after pics after polishing and sealant applied

I didnt catch this smear here until after I took the photo lol

 

[sproketser]

Wow , great job on a great ride ! Congrats .

 

[Mastercraft241]

Truck looks great! As a former SRT8 owner though, unless that is a 440block (Arrington or HHP), that is most probably not making 650hp. From what I can see there is only a catch can (no added hp) and a CAI(15hp). Looks like a stock exhuast, no headers, which im almost positive means he didnt upgrade to a 440 block. Probably making 380hp to the wheels (365 stock). Again, truck looks great congratz!

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice work. Truck looks great.

Boy that is a lot of red.

 

[JSou]

Hot SRT8, great job.

 

[Pureshine]

Great job

 

[CrayBrown]

I really like those Jeeps. Great looking SUV. Good job by the way.

 

[JMV777]

Nice job on the Jeep but you shouldn't have used the Mag polish on those rims. The rims have a durabrite coating on them. The late late build 08's through 2010s have that coating. That's the most sensitive coating on rims that I have ever seen. Don't be surprised if the owner complains of spotting or the coating flaking.

There have been many threads about this coating on the SRT sites. This happened with my set too. Had to buy a new set of rims.

 

[SC400slide]

Looks great! What did it cost the SRT8 owner?

I spent ocer 6 hours detailing a Dodge Ram Dually crew cab, big truck that was covered in husky hair. I removed it all by sticking my fingers in a bucket of water and rolling up the hair with my fingers.
I got payed $80.00, but got $100 because he was so happy.

 

[RhetoricMixes]

Nice job on the Jeep but you shouldn't have used the Mag polish on those rims. The rims have a durabrite coating on them. The late late build 08's through 2010s have that coating. That's the most sensitive coating on rims that I have ever seen. Don't be surprised if the owner complains of spotting or the coating flaking.

There have been many threads about this coating on the SRT sites. This happened with my set too. Had to buy a new set of rims.

Indeed it would have. Bad type up on my end. I had my partner use optimum hyper polish with a mf applicator to polish then up, not the mag polish. My bad

 

[RhetoricMixes]

Looks great! What did it cost the SRT8 owner?

I spent ocer 6 hours detailing a Dodge Ram Dually crew cab, big truck that was covered in husky hair. I removed it all by sticking my fingers in a bucket of water and rolling up the hair with my fingers.
I got payed $80.00, but got $100 because he was so happy.

For this job we charged $240. That was for a interior detail and one step polish.

 

[JMV777]

Indeed it would have. Bad type up on my end. I had my partner use optimum hyper polish with a mf applicator to polish then up, not the mag polish. My bad

I dont even know why that would be used. Hyper Polish has abrasives. Really nothing should be put on wheels with the durabrite finish. Only safe wheel cleaner and soap. I'm not trying to be a d!ck but that coating is so sensitive, you look at it the wrong way and it spots.

Now if this were the 06- early 08 wheels where it was just a regular clearcoat, then yeah the Hyper polish is cool and would work GREAT.

Just trying to let you know so you arent on the hook for thousands lol.

 

[RhetoricMixes]

I dont even know why that would be used. Hyper Polish has abrasives. Really nothing should be put on wheels with the durabrite finish. Only safe wheel cleaner and soap. I'm not trying to be a d!ck but that coating is so sensitive, you look at it the wrong way and it spots.

Now if this were the 06- early 08 wheels where it was just a regular clearcoat, then yeah the Hyper polish is cool and would work GREAT.

Just trying to let you know so you arent on the hook for thousands lol.

Noted. Ill keep it in mind next time one of these comes my way. So nothing whatsoever with abrasives should be used on those wheels? What makes that coating so special from a regular clear wheel?

 

[Evan.J]

Very nice work. Thats one slick jeep I much say!

 

[JMV777]

Noted. Ill keep it in mind next time one of these comes my way. So nothing whatsoever with abrasives should be used on those wheels? What makes that coating so special from a regular clear wheel?

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Just look for a "db" on the rim next time, if so, just non acidic wheel cleaner or soap and water.

If it doesnt say db on them, its a regular clear coat. And by all means if you want, you can do a correction on them.

And Vipers (not ACR's) from 08-10 used the durabrite finish as well. FYI. The viper rims, dont say db on them, IIRC. So be on the lookout if one comes through.

 

[RhetoricMixes]

AlcoaWheels Europe -- Dura-Bright® Wheels - Great looks, easy maintenance

Just look for a "db" on the rim next time, if so, just non acidic wheel cleaner or soap and water.

If it doesnt say db on them, its a regular clear coat. And by all means if you want, you can do a correction on them.

And Vipers (not ACR's) from 08-10 used the durabrite finish as well. FYI. The viper rims, dont say db on them, IIRC. So be on the lookout if one comes through.

Gotcha. The wheels did say DB on them and they did get cleaned with a non acidic cleaner so ill chalk it up to lesson learned. Glad I didn't go to aggressive when polishing the wheels.

 

[Klasse Act]

OMG THAT PROFILE SHOT IS UNBELIVABLE! The paint looks plugged into an outlet, stunning finish, really stunning!!!

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[MrCleanit]

Very nice!

 

[thebamboo23]

Great work!! Props


Although, 650HP really isn't much. HP doesn't win trophies

 

[dnoraker]

I'm Opti-coating a new SRT Jeep this weekend for my sister's boyfriend. Does anyone know if the wheel coating has changed again? I want to coat the wheels (also in the barrels, if he's willing to pay for taking the wheels off) and want to make sure I prep them properly.