The Marathon Scion Detailing Session

[FiveSouth]

Ladies and Gentlemen, this was a seriously dirty car.* Probably the dirtiest car I've ever worked on.* No, DEFINITELY the dirtiest car I've ever worked on.* To make this car perfect, I would normally need to have it on-site and work on it for two days.* That wasn't an option this time around.* This project was done at the client's apartment in just less than eight hours.* I barely had time to think during this one!

The Car: A 2004 Scion Xb.* Not my favorite car, as a detailer, you gotta love those big flat body panels.* Barely a curve on the car.
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There was a family of rocks living in the wheel wells...
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The paint was dull and had lots of, well, stuff on it.* Not sure if it had ever been waxed...ever.
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Black plastic in bad shape.* Why are there ALWAYS pine needles stuck in cars?
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Dirt.
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More of the same.
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Ugh
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Suspicion confirmed.* No wax.
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Getting the pine needles out.
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The family of wheel well rocks is now homeless.
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Showing improvement!* This is after washing, claying and polishing.
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Hitting the interior with steam.
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After sealant and wax!
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After all was said and done, I was pretty happy with the results.* Ideally there would have been more paint correction, but this was a time trial.* The owner was blown away with the results.


Oh yes, turns out the car was GREEN.

[Mless5]

Looking good, especially for on site work. I'd suggest you get yourself some dressing for tires, it looks a bit incomplete without it IMO.

[FiveSouth]

Looking good, especially for on site work. I'd suggest you get yourself some dressing for tires, it looks a bit incomplete without it IMO.

I agree, but the customer asked me not to dress the tires. I suppose I should have mentioned that in the post.

[kevintb7]

agreed needs tire shine. dont like the color but nice work

[Balthazarr]

Loads better in appearance.
Nice work.

[nega530]

That is one ugly ride, but it looks WAY better than it did.

[itciai]

That is one ugly ride, but it looks WAY better than it did.

+1. Looks better!

[FiveSouth]

Thanks everyone. I know it isn't easy to compliment work on such a ghastly car.

[Balthazarr]

Thanks everyone. I know it isn't easy to compliment work on such a ghastly car.

How much did you pay for the steamer?

[FiveSouth]

How much did you pay for the steamer?

About $1500.