Cajun Interior Detail:). Pic loaded

[HateSwirls]

A pic of my new business card that I just ordered.


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So at least once a year I do what I call a "5 Star Detail" on my interior , it's how I maintain that "New Look".

I have the paint like I want it so now it's just a matter of maintaining it.

The Car

2009 RAV4

Throughout the year I do a basic interior cleaning, good wipe down, vacuume about twice a month and keep all plastics protected , but I do like removing any dressings and get down to the plastic itself, then apply another dressing.
In this case I used Atco Armorex High Gloss Protectant with UV protection, my wife likes a shiny look where I prefer more of a natural look but it's her car:)

Below is some before pictures, not too bad but not to my standards so I spent about 4-5 hours, going over every area of the front section of the interior, the back seats always remain clean being it's very seldom used so I only vacuumed and gave it a simple wipe down.

Before

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/20140222_114012_zpsf0908bb1.jpg

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About 10 months worth of not being cleaned correctly.

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First thing I done was to take out my wife's "Stuff"
Used my leaf blower to get trash in tight areas, blew out under the seats than gave it a good vacuume.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/20140222_114610_zps06728bce.jpg

I then cleaned ever square inch of the interior.

Used a leather cleaner. Zymol

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After I was done cleaning all of the plastics, carpets I then applied a fresh dressing, it may appear oily but it completely dry.

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/20140223_103726_zpsee09d899.jpg

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A shot without the mat

http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w490/vpcajun/20140222_172107_zps1d36a8fd.jpg

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I told my wife I want to buy her better mats, on the drivers side it appears there's a spot that's dirty but it's just the carpet fibers that's worn from the heel of her shoe, not much I can do about that.

The carpets were cleaned using Folex Spot Remover but I did spray all of the carpets and seats.

Next up the engine, time for a cleaning.

Thanks for looking:dblthumb2:

[GreatAvalon]

Nice job!

Get WeatherTech Liners. The carpet mats in my Toyota was starting to get a divot after 6-9 months. Could probably be corrected w/ steam cleaning, etc. but now with the WT Liners that is no more. Best investment I've ever made in a car IMO.

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

Awesome job bro!!!!

[hernandez.art13]

Looks really good!

[HateSwirls]

Thanks guys:)

[dcjredline]

It sure does look like new again!

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I need to move back home bad...

[Paul Mitchell]

Looks great!

[PreludeVTEC01]

Looks awesome! Fantastic turn around there. I am sure the wife is happy! =)

[andrewbmw]

hateswirls how did you go about doing the door hinges and all of that annoying stuff? Steam? Bush and APC?

[HateSwirls]

Looks awesome! Fantastic turn around there. I am sure the wife is happy! =)


Thanks,



She gets really excited when I detail the interior. Exterior not so much. Lol.
Go figure!

[HateSwirls]

hateswirls how did you go about doing the door hinges and all of that annoying stuff? Steam? Bush and APC?

I do have a steamer but didn't use it.
As you know it's hell getting in those areas so I used a really good All Purpose Cleaner then worked it with the small brush in the above pics, then blew it all out with the leaf blower, took out the Chemical Guys P-40 and sprayed well and brushed more, buffed and that's the result I came out with:dblthumb2:

I love the P-40, leaves a light wax haze, easy to buff out, really just wipe with a dry towel.
Leaves a nice shine.

[Sicoupe]

Nice job KEVIN! Love reading your write ups:)

[281]

Excellent work as usual Kevin!

Business cards look great!

[Radarryan]

The Cajun style detail makes me want some crawfish étouffée! :hungry: Or wait, is that too Creole? :D

Regardless, great job, as always, and thanks for sharing! :xyxthumbs: