Wifes DD 09 Ford Fusion SB

[mrGolfRider]

I wanted to show possibly some new guys a little bit about how I clean a car, but really didn't achieve it after looking through all the pics. I have some decent wash pics, but nothing inbetween for interior, jambs, seals, tires..those process magically just happend..LOL.
Started off this morning with a good wash, and then on to the cleaning part.

Wash:
DG901
Proline Grout sponge
misc sponge to scrub windshield and headlights
Two buckets, one grit guard

Wheels:
Megs NXT wash
Megs Apc 4:1 wells and tires
EZ brush
various brushes

Jambs:
Demoted MF
Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer
Megs #40 on seals

Glass:
Excel WW
Meguiars detailers line glass cleaner

LSP:
RBOE
Wiped off with Megs Ultimate Wipe, and buffed with "no name" from DD
Ok, so now for my wacked out pics..I'm sure you can make out the process

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0511.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0512.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0516.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0515.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0514.jpg



http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0504.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0505.jpg

I use Gilmore sprayer, with Gilmore shut off for sheeting method


http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0506.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0507.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0508.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0509.jpg

wells sprayed with apc 4:1
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0520.jpg

wheel all cleaned up with various brushes
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0521.jpg

Then we magically jump to the RBOE on the car.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0525.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0531.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0534.jpg



http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0536.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0541.jpg





http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0557.jpg

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0559.jpg



all the nice glow and shine is all due to this:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk137/my01s/Fusion/DSCN0537.jpg

[07ImpalaSS]

Looks good. Is that the hybrid version?

[mrGolfRider]

nope, just a 4cyl...I think hybrids are only avail in Cally right now.

[4fit?]

Beautiful color. Nice job.

[mrGolfRider]

Beautiful color. Nice job.

Thank you!

[Buddy]

Nice detail. Thats looks great and I really like the color too...:cheers:

[bunyz06rabbitt]

Amazing! I appreciate the way you showed the products in the pictures. I like the way the Meg's APC just flat out transformed the wheel and wells.

[mrGolfRider]

Amazing! I appreciate the way you showed the products in the pictures. I like the way the Meg's APC just flat out transformed the wheel and wells.

I don't want to mislead anyone, the APC was only used on the tires and wells. The wheels have two coats of DG105 on them, so they were simply just cleaned the the NXT soap. I figured the newer people if reading this would appreciate what it might take to wash a car in a some what professional manner.

[nissanz350]

Very cool, you did a nice job, cleaning it up! http://pppcm.com/72l1264.jpg

[Blackfire]

APC on tires and wheel wells. Thank you for that advice. I don't like using those tire and wheel cleaners that contain 10 warnings of where not to use it, especially when it says, "do not get on paint or glass", or the tire cleaners that say, "keep off wheels and paint".

Nice shine too! You make a Ford look good. :)

Thanks for caring enough to share with us who are hobbyists or beginners. I certainly appreciate it.

Go Buckeyes!

[Meghan]

Very nice post, flake in that paint is just popping.

[ScottB]

For those wanting to try RBOE before ordering some from over the pond with expense of currency exchange, here is a sampler that includes it :
Dodo Juice Carnauba Canister, Rubbishboys Original, Rubbishboys Juiced (http://www.autogeek.net/dodo-juice-carnauba-canister.html)