2001 C240

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Detailing is an art all it’s own. And there are tons products available
for just about anything. It can get confusing at first.

There are a few all-purpose cleaners that help a lot. Here’s a VERY
short list:

1. HD TOTAL all purpose cleaner – interiors/exteriors/wheels/tires/engine bay/buffing pads and just about everything. Great smell. This is my go-to all purpose cleaner that replaces the ones listed below.

These Meguiars products are good but the smell is terrible
2. Meguiars All Purpose Cleaner – interiors/exteriors
3. Meguiars Super Degreaser – wheels/tires/engine bay/exteriors

For brushes, Pepboys has a good selection for wheels and interiors.

Try HD POXY sealant/wax, it’s bit expensive for a 9 ounce bottle
BUT it’s extremely easy to use. It goes on everything and looks
*almost as good as the Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant but MUCH easier
and faster. And with the 9 ounce, i can do at least 10 cars.
Check out the PRO products; better value.

http://www.hdcarcare.com/

I’m going to start charging extra for detaling. Working on a list
of detaling packages… Many detailers charge around $130 for a
wash/clay/wax job with light interior cleaning. But when repairs
are over 2g’s, like in my recent jobs, i just include it and take
a few extra days (if needed). Yes, i make my customers wait but
they LOVE it.

And it not only needs to look good, but the interior has to smell
good (HD TOTAL smells fantastic). And don’t forget dressing the
wheel wells. Lots of small touches but when combined, it leaves
a very good (lasting) impression.

Sometimes i do a full colorsand/buff. It depends on the amount
of trash. And, sometimes, when i shoot like butt. 😛