For U create my inmost being & U knitted me in my mothers womb
I am fearfully & wonderfully make
Its time to say good bye!
Its Christmas eve, food , celebrations & holiday around....many turkey will be sacrifices as well
but also a sad time as to say good bye, one of my church friend is going back to Australia with her whole family, henceforth their 5 years old family ride need to be disposed ! Do u do steam cleaning for cushion and at the same time they wanted the ride to look pristine & show room condition!!!
Over all looking great for a 5 Years old car - original paint & parts
She called me weeks ago, telling me the dates they are leaving & the dead line to clear their stuff & the sells off their ride but there is seems to have some stains here & there.
"KC can u do steam cleaning!!!" some stain on the seats -probably by our boys
All she ask was for seats steaming but ended up ....another treacherous adventure
This wonderful couple's has help me & my family alot through - our 4 years of friendships, they will be leaving in 6 days time
I did it free for them as a token of our family & friendship!!
My week - Chronology
SUN - detail a coupe 330i
TUES (public holiday) another full correction In & Ext (E46 coupe) 11 hours
wed & thurs travelling to South for a tournament, hardly could even lift my arm for a game of golf
Fri back to office
Sat did the 911 porsche - carrera another 11 hours
SUN - when i am about to call it a quit but I remember my promised –If i would have - I wouldn’t have written this thread, I was a bit groggy after church & took a ½ nap & Left only 3 ½ hours to complete this "cushion Steaming" ended up a semi or full correction details –
How I wish: If only I have 25 hours to complete this detail, to be fully obsessed & possess in detailing but I am only good in doing few hours detailing job & a few minutes weekly maintenance. So let me take the pleasure in sharing with you:-
I fought not against the situation or paint issue but T.I.M.E
To a children love is spelled as T.i.M.E
this is a guide written for you to prepare – a simple detailing that will bring up the value of your 2nd hand value
more scratches
engine before
under the hood as any buyer would definately look at -
Inorder to help you to raise your car value I have written out this simple Step by step process- as usual documented this as yr guide …..
Although the exterior look good - but....but...but
this is what I did - to bring back the ride to its pristine condition:-
engine hood close up
close up stains & dust dirt on the front panel - aged the car
more
Oily stains - on the power steering fluid reservoir tank
dirt stains on PVC
master brake pump before
air filter cover
more dusty & dirty pics
if this is to expose to the buyer - he will take advantage & ask for more discount as it looks abit neglected
before pic
engine before
4 hours later
before the hood pic
ta da the hood now
before
now
discount &
now - no discount pics
before
now
before
now
Imagine just onr & leather protectant application
before - hydrolic tank
now
before
before
top up tank
now
before
now
before
now
before
now
hard stains - grease & dirt accumulated for years
2 option of choice to aggressive cleaners - Degreaser or Optimum power clean
before
now
What I did
Clean the car – strip all waxes by washing with power clean
Clay – ONR as lube (2 ounce + 500ml water)
Wheels & tyres – power clean & brushing
Emblem & rubbers & vinyl – cleaning by power clean & brushing off
Interior – vinyl, dash board , door side – Power clean 1:5 part water spray on bristle hair brushes & wipe off with damp clothes with ONR
Later protected with optimum leather protectant – uv protection - & it does not fill
Seat & Cushion –power clean & brush off
Steam off everything – seats, carpet, dashes, under dashes & more
Paint correction – Optimum hyper spray polish – rotary Makita – LC polishing pad (spread at speed 1 – step up to speed 2 – finish off speed 1 – by lifting off lightly)
Onr Wash with 3 micro fibers cloths (15 minutes)
Paint, glass, exterior protected by - Optimum Opti seal (15 minutes) + Optimum Car Wash (5 Minutes)
exterior & wheels cleaning
Emblem cleaning – agitating with Power clean & soft brushes + gently please
oppss photography skill
more cleaning & stains remover
wheels cleaning
Brake rotor & calipers cleaning
wheels arch cleaning
wheel cleaning – hardly I will used Power clean, as this ride need to detail to pristine condition – to remove the dirt & stains on the rubbers
under the wheel arch
before –
agitate with power clean & brush off
testing time – how good is good?
ta da
-------moving into interior----------
ta da
KC can u do steam cleaning!
remember this stains - muddy stains on the seats -as their boys goes for football on weekend
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
steams & steam & steam it away
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
KC can u do steam cleaning!
before
hahah ahahah lotion stains
after
after detail
KC can u do steam cleaning? I did the whole car correction
interior
Interior D pillar before
agitate & brush away with bristle
after
side steps & stains before
ta da -only with power clean & brushes
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Moving on to Body preparation
Claying make prefect –
look at the amount of contamination picked up
pls removed any tars, little stones or pebbles alike – as it will definitely scratched the other paint when u use this part.. Hand pick one by one & slowly inspect after each 2’ x 2’ area before moving on to the next area
more
moving
to this MPV roof…you need height & proper footing - invest in a good stools – as for me – I tied 2 empty milk crate together – DIY
Moving on t paint correction
Scratches before
tada
Scratches on the side arch before
more scratches on the front bumper
scratches before
after ta da
before front ¼ panel stone chips & scratches on the clear coat paint
ta da
moving on to the roof area
before
a 50/50 % area comparison
tad a
tad a only possible with this
look at what I picked
finishing art
i only left 20 minutes before driving back the car to the owner
The only exterior protection - so effectibve & easy & most of all effortless
Opti seal (15 minutes ) spray on & wipe off & walk away
Opti Car Wax (5 minutes) spray on & wipe off & walk away
I wouldnt have done it in 20 minutes (A full MPV) without this Space age technology -
Its so easy – all you need is to spray on + spread out & walk away
Only need to do 3-4 times (that 8 ounce bottle last you for 40 cars)
A 50/50% comparison before & after opti seal
another amazing simple effortless & effective – wax
wipe off & walk away
tad a
remember this
engine before
after
Lotion stains???? Ehmm …
I need …brick ..bricks to build house….…it doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to answer this
Definitely is a lady driver & lotion left on the seats- have u tried removing any ??? let me tell u – its difficult but possible
mud suds
before
now
tad a
soon soon pic
more tad a pics
reflection on the roof
more
now
a well prepared to a new buyer
for your eyes
now you have every reason to raise yr car price !!!! you know the steps to do it
wishing you a merry Christmas & happy holidays & wonderful & prosperous new year ahead
yes although i said good bye to both the ride & owner
but the memories - stay forver
wishing my buddy & family a Bon Voyage! and a new start down under!!
happy holidays!
some comment from all over the world
Huge improvement, inside and out!
Scott's Mobile Auto Detailing
I test for Optimum, Clearkote, Meguiars
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Another excellent write-up KC. Great job, and thanks for the good humor!
- Justin Murphy
Love your write up.....I "LOL'D" several times.
You do some amazing transformations.
Clean4U Detailing, Glass Cleaning, and Power Washing Servi
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Looks show room new, excellent job.
- LS1-MEX
Looks great, keep up the good work
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| Senior Member | WOW! Another incredible turnaround from KC! Car looks incredible.
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Another great and informative detail. Thank you! -Kody-  Originally Posted by astroboy Kns! Wheel arch also u go and clean ka?! Don't tell me u clean the inner surface of your tail pipe also..  tawke - eh sai beh sai Ka na sai - aka can or cannot also must do.....otherwise how to bring out the value of the car .I wouldn't mind if i have the time but i am not good in detailing requires many day & hours...this a 3 1/2 hours jobs & great turn around...only need few minutes of maintain weekly to keep yr ride pristine all the way Originally Posted by sheng "KC can do steam cleaning!" hahahahahaha u got the point buddy Originally Posted by Eggie86 KC, please ta da and steam clean my ride too!  hahahaha sure buddy Originally Posted by bkslee Hi Kc,
I encounter some very old hard stain on my car in between the 2 connecting part. I use 8:1 but unable to clear it, issit ok to use 3:1 on paint?
thanks buddies for all yr kind words of encouragement & blessed Christmas Originally Posted by Flash Gordon  Nice work as usual K.C.  Quote: Originally Posted by slickooz Good work kc. Always enjoy your posts, great pics! Originally Posted by tfullercdi Your show n shines are by far the best on the forum. Like have said before, I love your great before and after shots with the great commentary. The way you detail has got to be the most profitable by using only a couple products for it, all while producing amazing results. I am going to start doing it the way you do. I have ordered a my ONR and Powerclean...its a great method, and for that I thank you for the insight. Great job on the MPV, I am sure they loved it! Just a quick question, when you clean the engine, wheels and tires do you use a hose to rinse? I am wondering how that is done without the use of a hose. Just wondering because I would like to do it also. Thanks again KC, great work!!! Originally Posted by Cg6LeMoN awesome job. Thanks Cg6LeMoN for yr kind words Quote: Originally Posted by slimnib Nice to have a friend like you. It a ##### when a good friend moves.
Happy Holidays | Quote: Originally Posted by PAR Detailing Great Job KC!!
Merry Christmas! | Quote: Originally Posted by toxygene I love reading your posts. Great job as usual and very entertaining. | Quote: Originally Posted by jlb85 Another massive turnaround, KC! | Quote: Originally Posted by Scottwax  Huge improvement, inside and out! Quote: Originally Posted by Captain Slow Another excellent write-up KC. Great job, and thanks for the good humor! Quote: Originally Posted by Sludge Looks show room new, excellent job. Quote: Originally Posted by LS1-MEX Looks great, keep up the good work |
Another excellent write-up KC. Great job, and thanks for the good humor!
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