Long term results of detailing--post pictures

[peterhurcos]

Was in line at the Quick Lane at the Ford dealer--saw several older, well-preserved cars ahead of me--very encouraging for Motorcraft, I guess.

Anyway, I am a "protect my investment" kind of guy more than a true detail hobbyist.

Lots of pictures posted of mirror-like shines. Lots of pictures posted "before and after. "

Let's see pictures of what a detail hobbyist's car looks like after years and years of consistent, meticulous cosmetic care. Please tell us how long you have been looking after the car when you post.

[Shane731]

My mom's 2001 Honda Accord. Purchased in late 2009 with just under 30,000 miles on it. Detailed by me in September 2010 - had just over 31,000 miles on it then. Currently it has I think about 43,000 miles on it and is my mom's daily driver. Now my parents are separated, so I don't get to see my mom (or the car) as often, but I try to wash it at least once a month and detail it several times a year for her.


First detail:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/28487-honda-accord-saved-meg-s-twins-lots-pics.html


Pic from a maintenance wash a couple of weeks ago:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_01191.jpg

[peterhurcos]

My mom's 2001 Honda Accord. Purchased in late 2009 with just under 30,000 miles on it. Detailed by me in September 2010 - had just over 31,000 miles on it then. Currently it has I think about 43,000 miles on it and is my mom's daily driver. Now my parents are separated, so I don't get to see my mom (or the car) as often, but I try to wash it at least once a month and detail it several times a year for her.


First detail:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/28487-honda-accord-saved-meg-s-twins-lots-pics.html


Pic from a maintenance wash a couple of weeks ago:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_01191.jpg

Very nice. Hard to believe its 12 years old. Sorry to hear about your folks. I think that's one of the impulses behind this hobby and old cars in general--an impulse towards constancy in our lives.

Any others?

[Jomax]

2000 F-350, it's a work truck, Ive had it for 6 years. I use it to tow a 37ft 5th wheel, explore back roads, haul dirtbikes, etc. it gets abused. Currently has 230k on the clock.

Gets a polish and wax twice a year.

How it sits now, filthy lol

http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx178/Jomaxkr/2C1BEBEF-8670-441A-B9FA-FFB00C333342-1018-000000A9B90398E8.jpg

[Chambers]

Here's my 1999 Chrysler Intrepid. Most of them are Dodges, but this one was built in Canada! (Same manufacturer anyway).

It's my first car, and I've continued to drive it for 7 years now. Trusty little fella. Takes on snow like a 4x4 too! Colorado has never gotten the best of us. :p It's been 143k miles now.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/rsz_imag0497.jpg

[BobbyG]

My 1999 Dodge Dakota

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/1999%20Dakota/Detailing004.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/BobbyG53/media/1999%20Dakota/Detailing004.jpg.html)


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/1999%20Dakota/Detailing012.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/BobbyG53/media/1999%20Dakota/Detailing012.jpg.html)


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/1999%20Dakota/Detailing001.jpg (http://s153.photobucket.com/user/BobbyG53/media/1999%20Dakota/Detailing001.jpg.html)

[wanabe detailer]

Truck looks great Bobby!

[wanabe detailer]

[QUOTE=Chambers;851050]Here's my 1999 Chrysler Intrepid. Most of them are Dodges, but this one was built in Canada! (Same manufacturer anyway).

It's my first car, and I've continued to drive it for 7 years now. Trusty little fella. Takes on snow like a 4x4 too! Colorado has never gotten the best of us. :p It's been 143k miles now.
You car looks great also:xyxthumbs: