Detailed: 2007 Ford Expedition "King Ranch"

**justin_murphy** · 07-26-2006, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by mshu7

Very nice work. Did you find it to go quicker since it was a brand new vehicle? By the way, I know I asked this about the Dodge, but what was the time split between the exterior and the interior?

This one took about 3 hours on the exterior and about 1 hour on the interior.
Paid 200.00.

**justin_murphy** · 07-26-2006, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by supercharged

Looks very sweet, Justin. By the way, what leather conditioner you use for detailing?

This one, I used Ford's King Ranch leather cleaner. All others get Meguiar's Pro Line Leather Cleaner. I have some Souveran....just haven't had the chance to use it. It's next though.

**dakevmann** · 07-26-2006, 06:39 PM

Justin looks good I love the King Ranch models first I have seen in a Expedition.

**emaxxman** · 07-26-2006, 06:42 PM

How do you reach the top of such a large vehicle to apply the proper pressure on the PC? I'm asking because I saw, in addition to this King Ranch, (in another post) that you also did a 2005 Odyssey minivan. I have a the same minvan and need to figure out a way to polish the top.

Right now, I'm thinking the only way is to remove the second row seats, put a crate in there to stand on along with a step ladder on the outside. I'm concerned about maintaining my balance though.

**Driven Auto Detail** · 07-26-2006, 06:45 PM

Yeah, that's a good question (about polishing the top of big vehicles). I'm curious about that too.

**justin_murphy** · 07-26-2006, 06:48 PM

I don't do any polishing on certain vehicles. I let the customers know this and they are fine. I just put a good layer of sealant and wax on the tops. I use a 4 ft step ladder for this.

**Reddwarf** · 07-26-2006, 07:52 PM

I really like the King Ranch seats, but maybe I'm prejudice since I'm from Texas!

As always Justin, you do good work!

Since the vehicle was new, did it need the swirl remover?

**dengood1** · 07-26-2006, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

I've been using Armor Tire Gel on the last 12 car I've done. I still have half of a bottle too. Stuff is awesome! Once the applicator is primed, only takes a small amount. Gets brighter after about 10 minutes too.
You all need to try it. 6 bucks at Wal-Mart.

Are you referring to this? I've recommended in the past also. Awesome gloss, a teeny bit harder to spread around than some, but a very good product overall.

**justin_murphy** · 07-26-2006, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by dengood1

Are you referring to this? I've recommended in the past also. Awesome gloss, a teeny bit harder to spread around than some, but a very good product overall.

Yep. I love it.