Driven Auto Detail
04-20-2009, 12:58 PM
I sponsored a regional Mazda car show called Mazdafest this past Saturday. After detailing the event coordinator's RX-8 prior to the event, which I'll post later, his friend decided to have his RX-8 detailed for Mazdafest as well.
-PREP-
Pressure-rinse entire vehicle.
Pre-treat door shuts, wheel wells, and front end with APC.
Clean tires, wheels, and wells with Optimum Power Clean (3:1) and various brushes.
Wash body of vehicle with 2 oz. Optimum Car Wash, 1 oz. Optimum Power Clean, and 1 oz. ONR.
Pressure-rinse entire vehicle.
Treat tires with DP Tire Gel.
-PAINT-
Clay all painted surfaces with Clay Magic blue clay & ONR.
Polish with PC, speed 5, Meg's polishing pad, and Optimum Poli-Seal.
Seal paint with DP Surface Shield Sealant.
-INTERIOR-
Vacuum entire interior.
Clean all plastic, vinyl, and leather surfaces with Woolite & Water (6:1).
Treat all plastic, vinyl, and leather surfaces with Optimum Protectant Plus.
Clean glass inside and out with ONR.
-PICS-
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2800.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2802.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2803.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2804.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2805.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2806.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2807.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2809.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2810.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2818.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2821.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2826.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2827.jpg
Sorry, the interior pics didn't turn out too well with the sun overhead. Should have taken them inside my facility.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2830.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2832.jpg
-PREP-
Pressure-rinse entire vehicle.
Pre-treat door shuts, wheel wells, and front end with APC.
Clean tires, wheels, and wells with Optimum Power Clean (3:1) and various brushes.
Wash body of vehicle with 2 oz. Optimum Car Wash, 1 oz. Optimum Power Clean, and 1 oz. ONR.
Pressure-rinse entire vehicle.
Treat tires with DP Tire Gel.
-PAINT-
Clay all painted surfaces with Clay Magic blue clay & ONR.
Polish with PC, speed 5, Meg's polishing pad, and Optimum Poli-Seal.
Seal paint with DP Surface Shield Sealant.
-INTERIOR-
Vacuum entire interior.
Clean all plastic, vinyl, and leather surfaces with Woolite & Water (6:1).
Treat all plastic, vinyl, and leather surfaces with Optimum Protectant Plus.
Clean glass inside and out with ONR.
-PICS-
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2800.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2802.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2803.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2804.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2805.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2806.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2807.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2809.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2810.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2818.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2821.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2826.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2827.jpg
Sorry, the interior pics didn't turn out too well with the sun overhead. Should have taken them inside my facility.
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2830.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/2004%20Mazda%20RX8%2004-17-2009/IMG_2832.jpg