Big FU to Black SUV's.....Ford Expedition EL

**mrgto** · 09-18-2013, 05:21 PM

My buddies wife's SUV. Hasn't been polished since new. It's an 08 with 90K miles on it. Of course with 4 kids it's going to be a mess. And it is.

Hood and front bumper were toughest followed by roof. I need a damn garage to do this in. Sun was killing me today. Black/Sun don't mix well.

I foamed it. IronX front wheels. Forgot to do the rears. That will happen tomorrow. Scrubbed down with Megs shampoo. Did a few test spots. Car needed a whole compound with Megs ultimate. Then some swirl remover. Stuff I have I don't like or I'm not doing it right. I was using a grey pad to try to remove swirls. Not aggressive enough I guess. Then some Meg's carnuba wax. Not a fan of how it came out. Still need to do the interior. I worked on from 8am-3pm.

**MPBGT** · 09-18-2013, 05:32 PM

We have a hand me down 04 expedition. I feel your pain. When we first picked it up the car was very neglected, I spent 2 days on it and was still not happy. It's about time to get after it again. Thankfully it's medium blue not black.

**BradsDetailing** · 09-18-2013, 05:34 PM

I wouldn't have given a friend discount on that lol. But great work.

What polish?

**af90** · 09-18-2013, 06:15 PM

That clay is trashed.

**Mike lambert** · 09-18-2013, 07:57 PM

Nice work! I hate those stupid stickers, the more stickers the worse the inside is.

**jaamz** · 09-18-2013, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mike lambert

Nice work! I hate those stupid stickers, the more stickers the worse the inside is.

lol, I have to agree with this.

**ponypower5.0** · 09-18-2013, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Mike lambert

Nice work! I hate those stupid stickers, the more stickers the worse the inside is.

LOL!! So true!

**Logan Powers** · 09-18-2013, 08:22 PM

I have a customer that has a black Lincoln Navigator. I feel your pain. Good work! That clay is NASTY!

**parttimer** · 09-18-2013, 09:21 PM

Looks great. At least spend $100 on one of those canopies! Harbor freight had a 10x20 for 100. Get yourself some shade

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**KS_Detailing** · 09-18-2013, 09:30 PM

As some one who is not very tall I hate doing over sized SUVs. Overall it looks like you did a great job. When someone keeps their car in that kind of condition im sure just by washing and vacuuming it they would be thrilled. I'm sure they are elated with the work you did