One of my Details

[kylebes1]

Well, I posted a little while back about automotive detailing. I have been compiling a portfolio, but here is a quick photo story of an all day detail.
2001 Lexus LX. This belongs to a doctor friend of mine. He has had it since January, and has only taken it through quick washes since then. Three weeks before the detail he took a trip to Florida. The love bugs had been on the front since then.





The interior is dirty with a couple stains.



Here is the truck with the suspension lifted so I can really clean the underside, wheels and wheel wells.

6:30 PM, the truck is finished and ready for delivery.



Dr. Mac was so happy and excited to see his truck look so good.
More to come. I normally work on BMW and Mercedes...

[Mike325]

Nice job. I noticed that there was a strait line on the tire where you missed the tire with the shine, probably because that was the spot that was on the ground. When I do mine, I usually move the car forward to get that spot.

All in all, nice work.

[stevofthahill]

Looks like a great job, what all did you include in your detaling process? Love those LX470's though, absolutely great truck.

[kylebes1]

Nice job. I noticed that there was a strait line on the tire where you missed the tire with the shine, probably because that was the spot that was on the ground. When I do mine, I usually move the car forward to get that spot.

All in all, nice work.

No worries. I miss nothing before delivery.

[kylebes1]

Looks like a great job, what all did you include in your detaling process? Love those LX470's though, absolutely great truck.

• APC/ Pressure Wash: engine bay, cowl, wheel wells, wheels, door jambs, and around the trunk. Its called "Pressure Washer Lazy Disease"
• Rinse vehicle with pressure washer. Blast the trim and edges.
• Wash with soap . Soon to be foam cannon.
• Quick Rinse
• Clay bar, usually with soapy water.
• Rinse with low pressure hose to flood the gaps.
• Dry with water blade and synthetic shamos.
• Spray carpets with APC. Brush to lift heavy dirt. Vacuum. Wipe with terry cloths to remove diry that mixes with the APC.
• Full wipe down with APC.
• Roll windows down partially, clean the top. Roll up windows and clean the rest.
• Inside is done.
• Start paint process.
• 3m Dark color Glaze with Porter Cable Random Orbital
• Meguair's High Tech #26
• Tire and Trim Shine
• Clean outside glass
• Collect Check

[mtechnik]

Ahhhhhhh. nice nice. I would eat off of that bonnet ! (and u would murder me ..)


Where are the complimentary mints u left in the console upon delivery??

lol j/k


Jobb mighty well done. :up:

[atomic]

Did you keep his change left in the cup holders ?? LOL

J/K... everything looks good love the stripped carpet ! What machine do you use to clean them with ? Glad you double check before delivery of vehicle to make sure of nothing missed.

Now trust me when I say this you will get to where you hate doing your own car !!! LOL but do not let yourself down in that department since IMAGE is everything ......


Now if you were closer to me I would have you do the 03 Denali XL and 05 F250 crew cab 4x4 super duty !!! Break you in right with the biggest damn vehicles out there... LOL


Keep up the good work !

[mtechnik]

I love detailing myself. Started up a mini detailing company as a summer gig but never got off the ground they way i wanted. Flyer money went to waste.


but........... a Denali. I would be half dead at the end cuz I tend to have perfectionist traits as well.

[kylebes1]

I am no newb. been at it for about four years. now I am full time with no second job (for now)

I keep my car very clean. it is a 1991 volvo 240, that shines better than most new cars.

I do not use a machine for the carpet. Shop vac big stuff, All purpose cleaner, stiff brush, towels, then shop vac.

I do keep change, unless it is a lot. And big cars are my favorite.

Did you keep his change left in the cup holders ?? LOL

J/K... everything looks good love the stripped carpet ! What machine do you use to clean them with ? Glad you double check before delivery of vehicle to make sure of nothing missed.

Now trust me when I say this you will get to where you hate doing your own car !!! LOL but do not let yourself down in that department since IMAGE is everything ......


Now if you were closer to me I would have you do the 03 Denali XL and 05 F250 crew cab 4x4 super duty !!! Break you in right with the biggest damn vehicles out there... LOL


Keep up the good work !

[BeirBrennerE30]

looks good... id let you do my car id i was ever in the area

just watch it with the water blade... those things scratch

[mtechnik]

waffe weave microfiber may be usefull to you Kyle :)

[george graves]

First off - I know very little about hardcore detailing - except what works for me.

so..."Dry with water blade and synthetic shamos."

I'm surprised you use a blade - I take it it's to get the water off that has not gone through a filter to remove calcium/hardwater?

Very very nice work - I'm sure the owner shit their pants seeing the car in the lot when they walked up to it....

since you do this for your biz - can we ask how much time it took(no fibbing) and how much you charge?

if not I understand....

[kylebes1]

1- Water blade is used by many detailers. It will not scratch the paint.

2- I love waffle weaves. They are the best thing for cleaning windows. Some people use them for drying the car, but I like my synthetic chamois ( I misspelled that earlier)

3- This car took me too long. I usually aim for 4 to 5 hours on a full detail. I currently charge $150 to $175, I charged $150 for this one because he has more cars and lots of customers that he can send my way. This one took 7 hours.

I am no where near as anal as a regular detailer. I take pride in my work just the same, but I am a math man and keep track of profit the way Hilary maintains her mustache.

[george graves]

Worth every penny I'd say!!! That would take me 2 days - at least....

Thanks for the info....