How would YOU tackle this interior?

[Dan Tran]

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[asianisafish]

Depends how much I'm paid

[Dan Tran]

I'll make this clear, what would your approach be?

[vanev]

Depends how much I'm paid

Agreed.

OP:
- Vacuum
- Pre-treat.
- Steam.
- Paper Towels.
- Carpet Cleaner/Shampoo
- Agitate
- Paper Towels.
- Extractor
- Agitate
- More Extraction.
- Terry Cloth or Microfiber scrub&wipe (throw away towels).
- Fan dry.

[Dan Tran]

How much would you accept for what done???

[vanev]

If most of the interior is like that, $300.00 minimum.
That will take several hours.
All day job.
Throw in some extras, like a complete wash of the exterior.

Don't make any promises.
You most likely will not clean it to perfection.
Maybe consider the spray can, spray dye, sold at auto parts stores.
Just cover that with the owner before attempting.

Also suggest tossing the floor mats and purchasing some new ones at Wal-Mart or a local auto parts store.
You an get very good complete sets for less than $50.00
Often times around $25.00.
Also cover this with the owner before going forward with this.

Also keep in mind drying time.
The upholstery and carpet will be soaked when finished.
Even after extracting and wet/dry vac.
Make sure to adequately dry, or you can get get mildew, or just a nasty smell regardless when not properly dried.

[ngonzi]

From the looks of those pictures that's not a bad interior. 38263before
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That's the best those mates will get. That was 10 year of never even being vacuumed

[SameGuy]

Hah. I've been rehabbing a true behind-a-barn find for a friend, a 2003 Honda Element DX that was used to -- no joke -- haul manure and compost on a small farm. It has 180,000 miles on the clock and when my buddy found it, it hadn't been driven in almost three years. I've been doing stuff to it in my spare time, little mechanical and electrical repairs, and tackling the interior. Over the last couple of days I've put in at least 12 hours into it and I'm not done. It'll never be a show car, but the change is remarkable. I've been relying on a combination of steam, APC, fabric cleaners, stiff brushes and dozens of Kirkland MFs.

Let me just say that the McCulloch MC1385 is a little champ. And Spot Shot Professional is my new go-to fabric cleaner, I think it works even better than Folex while deodorizing at the same time. Renny says in one video that it is "heat activated" though I don't see that written anywhere, but it works like magic with the steamer.

[AGOatemywallet]

That does not look bad at all.

What tools and products do you already have?

That is a $100-$150 interior; depending on where you are located.

Up sell the Customer by offering ScotchGard protection to keep it clean after you are done.

[asianisafish]

Extractor and carpet brushes will be your friend.
Is there any salt stains? Those suck.

[SameGuy]

Concur.

[Dan Tran]

No salt stains

[Dan Tran]

Well I recently bought a steamer, but I have a feeling an extractor might be best...

Take it resolve will not resolve the problem.

Plenty of MF towels and paper etc. but big player is a steamer..

But I'm realizing fast everything has its limitations.

I was looking to get a bissell 3624 for this job

Yes/ no?

[Billy Baldone]

Gasoline, matches, and an up to date insurance policy. Best way to get it done.

[Dan Tran]

Btw, McCulloch 1385 is a great steamer.