Dedicatedperfection: 2011 Kia Forte

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Dedicatedperfection: 2011 Kia Forte


This vehicle belongs to my neighbor and became interested in having their vehicle detailed, as they are always in impressed by the outcome of various vehicles that I work on. They decided it was time for theirs to be properly taken care of. After all it has not been washed in at least a year as far as they can remember.

This one was a bit of a challenge trying to get the wheels cleaned up. It took a good bit of elbow grease to get the wheels brought back to life and they are still nowhere near perfect. For that they would need to be pulled but this was not in the budget. Tim e spent on wheels was the better part of 1.5 hours

Once ready the vehicle was hosed down to knock off the heavy dirt and foamed with CarPro Snow foam and left to dwell. For the claying process I am using the new to me clay alternatives in form of the 6” clay pad driven by the 3401. Smaller areas are being done with the sponge. Each of these was in the medium grade from Nano Skin. Boy does the medium pad driven 3401 knock out contamination in a hurry.

The AIO stage was handled by BLACKFIRE Total Polish & Seal motivated by the 3401 and blue light cutting pads. For that added luster, the vehicle was wiped down with the new BLACKFIRE Midnight Sun Carnauba spray wax.

Total time spent was 5.5 hours with the help of forum member Focusst14.


Wheels:
Wheels & Tires first attacked with Meguiar’s D143 All Wheel & Tire Cleaner
Another round of tire cleaning with Meguiar’s D101 APC
Two heavy applications of CarPro Trix left to dwell and agitated

Wash:
Bugs removed with DP Bug remover full strength and bug sponge
Foamed with CarPro Snow Soap by way of foam gun
Washed with Meguiar’s Hyper Wash and Meguiar’s wash media

Decontamination:
CarPro Tar-X sprayed from handles down and left to dwell before agitation
Paint decontaminated with 3401 and 6” medium grade Nano Skin disc
Smaller areas with medium grade Nano Skin sponge
Meguiar’s D155 for lubrication

Correction:
GG3 Hydrotech pads and 3401 Hybrids
AIO work with BLACKFIRE Total Polish and Seal

Miscellaneous:
Added pop provided by BLACKFIRE Midnight Sun Spray Wax
Tires and trim dressed with CarPro PERL
Windows Stoner Glass Cleaner
Shot with Nikon D3200 and hooded 35mm prime lens


The start:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0002_zps8odgvdw9.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0007_zpsglwwaqpb.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0010_zpsqs3noxed.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0014_zpsl7bprbj2.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0018_zpson1spdfi.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0024_zpskbpgiukh.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0030_zpshocv5rrr.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0031_zpstqghukau.jpg


Filthy wheels and tires:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0015_zpshwv1vkf5.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0079_zpsjnnsqbpf.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0083_zps8j3jryta.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0091_zpsqz98aarc.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0093_zpshv6etmup.jpg


Time to put in work:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0099_zpsjrsutfqo.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0103_zpsf0fudzv2.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0104_zpsvid12n1p.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0106_zpszuw0zyhd.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0112_zpstnoxqfwk.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0115_zpsvhzl2qdm.jpg


Round Two:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0116_zpsqgpu6yal.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0120_zpsyhw5ruhh.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0126_zpshndn75ev.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0130_zpswieuaipn.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0132_zpsgiul3nhf.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0135_zpsklwjp6h4.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0140_zpsgyubawsi.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0142_zpsyqptf09r.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0146_zpstamkylkv.jpg


Cleaning up the bug jerky:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0149_zps3zfpee5h.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0153_zps7eixvvie.jpg

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Foam time:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0159_zps8vfqmxnj.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0161_zpslmobsvl3.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0163_zpsg0kaokyw.jpg


Afters:
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0166_zpshmmxq1p9.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0169_zpsegps0tx9.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0179_zps5ofhnw1w.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0187_zpswp2ndghm.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0188_zpsipv94cio.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0191_zpsdto0njtt.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0192_zpsvdieheyh.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0193_zpswzr8a9qh.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0194_zpsrcw5gpr9.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0196_zpskgxq9y1k.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0197_zpsyt10nsnc.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0204_zps2ck3suqs.jpg

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http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/Kia%20Forte/DSC_0221_zpsvah7ougr.jpg


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[JRP]

Super work Mike!

Looking at the before pictures I am thinking why,why, why would an owner not take just a little bit of care with their investment.

Again nicely done by yourself and Focusst14!

[medicscott]

Looking good sir.

[Sicoupe]

Another beautiful job my friend! That BF spray wax really made it pop!:)

[281]

Awesome work Mike, thanks for sharing!

[Tato]

Superb work Mike!, very intuitive picture follow-up and jawbreaking results, thank you so very much for sharing detailed process.

Keep up!,

Kind Regards.

[Kamakaz1961]

Awesome work which I responded on Facebook!! Way cool!!

[PFinishDetail]

Unreal that someone would let their car go that long unwashed, excellent turn around though, it looks great!

[sayroger]

WOW, great work like always Mike

[Paul A.]

Stunning outcome, Mike, as i have come to expect from your work! A great comparo shot would be to put the before pic of the front bumper with an after! Wow!

[mattmann]

How long did this take? How much can one expect to make on a job like this?

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Super work Mike!

Looking at the before pictures I am thinking why,why, why would an owner not take just a little bit of care with their investment.

Again nicely done by yourself and Focusst14!

Thank you sir!

I too was wondering the same thing. Sometimes people just see a vehicle as a way to get from point A to point B. Nothing else.

:dunno:


Looking good sir.

Thank you Scott.


Another beautiful job my friend! That BF spray wax really made it pop!:)

Thanks Kyle! It sure did didn't it!?


Awesome work Mike, thanks for sharing!

Thanks James! No problem.


Superb work Mike!, very intuitive picture follow-up and jawbreaking results, thank you so very much for sharing detailed process.

Keep up!,

Kind Regards.

Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my thread Raphael. No problem.

Likewise.

Mike


Awesome work which I responded on Facebook!! Way cool!!

Thanks for noticing it on FB CJ. :xyxthumbs:


Unreal that someone would let their car go that long unwashed, excellent turn around though, it looks great!

It is unbelievable. No doubt. Thanks!


WOW, great work like always Mike

Thanks Roger!


Stunning outcome, Mike, as i have come to expect from your work! A great comparo shot would be to put the before pic of the front bumper with an after! Wow!

Thank you good sir. Funny you mention that. I put a before and after side by side on my FB page, and then proceeded with the others.

Thanks!


How long did this take? How much can one expect to make on a job like this?

5.5 Hours.

That will vary on depending on a magnitude of factors. Where are you located, how big is the city, how you market yourself, etc.

[haris300]

Good work Mike! Great photos and documentation as usual.

[Angus]

Excellent as always!

Interesting tires - is that a German brand?