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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Smart Car - Winter Prep

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with P21S Wheel Gel and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wheel wells were spritzed down with P21S Total Autowash and washed down
- Wash down and rinsed with Optimum No Rinse
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Wheels protected with Swissvax Autobahn
- Tires dressed with Swissvax Pneu
- 1 Step Polish with Einszett Metallic
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Sealed with Menzerna FMJ
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned with Optimum Metal Polish

Products used:

Product List:
Exterior:
Optimum No Rinse
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Swissvax Clay Bar and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer
Einszett Spray Wax
Einszett Metallic
Menzerna FMJ
Optimum Poli-Seal on the windows

Wheels and tires:
Uber Wheel/Wheel Well/Tire/Engine Kit

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Porter Cable 7424XP
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes

Before shots (interior)




einszett Deep Cleaner goes to work on mats and interior



Cleaning up the interior


After shots (interior)






Before shots (exterior)






Dan on the PC with einszett Metallic


Wheels all finished
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Nice work like always. How long did that take, about 45 minutes?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Looks great!

Well, the car doesn't look great, even good, but your work is great!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Looks great
 

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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Such a waste of a car, but good work.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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thanks guys! took about 2- 3hours.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yetti96
Such a waste of a car, but good work.
you mean its not a PowerWheels? i was contemplating getting one for my niece...

Originally Posted by detailersdomain
thanks guys! took about 2- 3hours.
about the time it takes to do the rear-half of my truck
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Great job guys as always...wish I lived closer...would make an appt. I too use the Optimum No Rinse...that stuff is great.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Looks just like my Moms SmartCar, except her's has tint. Good Job.
 
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