2005 Honda Element- Washed with a Brick ??? Vision Detailing

[Wendell Jarvis]

I was contacted by this customer to do a Paint Correction and Winter Package Detail...Thought to myself, No big Deal...right? After setting up a evaluation and quote for the job, I was blown away at the condition of the vehicle, you name it and this had it...tons of scratches, Marring,Hazed,etching,chips in paint and bird etching. Story was her husband had the idea of using a scouring pad to wash the vehicle ( I had to hold back my thoughts) and simply replied, that's a big No, No !! Wasn't sure if she wanted to spend the $$ it would take to restore it the point that my name would be associated with the detail or not, but she had seen my work on Facebook and from other friends that I've detailed for. So, Here I go again taking on some really hardcore, roll your sleeves up, hard case Detail !!
Here are the pictures and process, 17 Hours on this Detail,

I'm not a big fan of the long drawn out reviews, so here is a quick and concentrated review

2 BWS
Megs APC+
Megs D101
Megs Wheel Brightener ( Barrels)
Megs Hyper Wash (Final Wash)
CG Citrus Wash Red
Perl (Vinyl Covering Exterior)
Opti-Bond Tires
LC Purple Foam wool Pad
LC Orange,White, Gray and Red
Menzerna FG400, Power Finish, PO85rd
Sprayway
Prima Nero (interior cockpit or dashboard)
Blackfire Wet Diamond

Arrived: It was a very neglected Vehicle, faded Vinyl, Rims were shot (chrome peeling off etc..) and the PAINT....you will see

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/Hondaelementbefore_zpsdb36f0df.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/Hondaelementbefore_zpsdb36f0df.jpg.html)

Loaded with swirls and scratches (scouring pad )

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaelementscratches2_zps3f5a1d36.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaelementscratches2_zps3f5a1d36.jpg.html)

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaelementscratches_zpsab521096.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaelementscratches_zpsab521096.jpg.html)

After experimenting which product and pad combination to go with..

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaElementhalfandhalfshot_zps00ebf7cc.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/hondaElementhalfandhalfshot_zps00ebf7cc.jpg.html)

Many, Many hours later......the outcome of one tough, tough Detail

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElementbest_zpsaa2afae5.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElementbest_zpsaa2afae5.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement4_zpsf9a28bcb.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement4_zpsf9a28bcb.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement5_zps7efb8157.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement5_zps7efb8157.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/Hondaelement3_zps44e5db75.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/Hondaelement3_zps44e5db75.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement1_zps07791ef7.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement1_zps07791ef7.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement6_zps768d848e.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement6_zps768d848e.jpg.html)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/wjarvis_photo/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement2_zps0a87836a.jpg (http://s536.photobucket.com/user/wjarvis_photo/media/2005%20Honda%20Element/HondaElement2_zps0a87836a.jpg.html)

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Beautiful work. That thing was hammered and you brought back a showroom shine.

Thanks for sharing.

[dcjredline]

WOW!! Great outcome.

[TheCougarGuy]

It still amazes how people just trash their vehicles.

Great save!

[zmcgovern45]

Wow, what a mess! Nice work!

[Wendell Jarvis]

Thanks mates

[damaged442]

Wow, what a difference!

[litngboltz]

I bet the owner was thoroughly impressed with those results!

[Scott@IncrediblyDetailed]

Great job. I always love seeing transformations of black cars.

[Dr_Pain]

Wow! I think people should have to take a test on how to properly maintain their vehicle before they are allowed to buy one!!

Great turn around! Would have loved to see a video of the owner putting his/her eyes on that car after this kind of transformation.

[BeachZone]

Very nice! Rotary?

-Beach

[vet]

Looks great, now!

[Wendell Jarvis]

Very nice! Rotary?

-Beach

Makita 9227c and PC 7424

[Wendell Jarvis]

Wow! I think people should have to take a test on how to properly maintain their vehicle before they are allowed to buy one!!

Great turn around! Would have loved to see a video of the owner putting his/her eyes on that car after this kind of transformation.
I did receive a fairly large and generous tip on top of the Bill

[Gsrjake]

Amazing