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    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    This is my first write up of a job. I realize now that I did not take enough pictures all of these are from my phone as time was short.
    This van was a referral from a current client, the owner of the vehicle said it had sat for a week and had some mold inside when he returned. It is their third vehicle that gets some limited use. I learned a valuable lesson with this van, always look at the vehicle before you take the job. I just had time to do the interior only.
    Products used:
    Various citrus based cleaners
    LA Awesome
    Meguiar's APC
    Meguiar's Quick Interior Detailer
    Meguiar's Natural Shine
    Chemical Guys New Car Scent

    Bissell Little Green Machine, Rigid Shop-vac, Multiple microfibers and brushes.

    So I open the door to this:
    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-van-side-jpeg

    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-van-floor-1-jpeg

    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-van-floor-2-jpeg

    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-seat-before-jpeg

    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-van-change-holder-jpeg

    After Several hours:
    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-rear-done-jpeg

    Minivan Interior Extreme makeover-seat-done-jpeg

    All the cup holders looked like the picture with the loose change, I removed all I could and cleaned them outside vehicle after soaking them in a solution of water and cleaner.
    Not all the embedded stains came out, about 95% did.

    There was no evidence of moisture in the van, I was trying to determine cause of all the mold or whatever that was in the van. When I was taking the seats out I found a bowl of cereal under the seat. Not sure if it was the only cause but was all I found.
    Customer was very pleased, told me I have his business for his other vehicles.
    Thanks for reading.

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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    It never ceases to amaze me how people treat their (expensive) stuff.

    Holy moly that was gross - very nice job on the cleanup!

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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    Great work! Please tell me you got paid good for that one? I would've charged at least $200 for that!

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    I hope you took the right precautions health wise. That looked nasty! Great turn around. Inspecting a vehicle is critical to determining the plan of attack and giving an estimate. Mold is something that I just don't mess with.
    89' BMW 325i w/ s52
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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    Quote Originally Posted by rms64 View Post
    It never ceases to amaze me how people treat their (expensive) stuff.

    Holy moly that was gross - very nice job on the cleanup!
    I was the worst I have seen, Thank you

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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    Quote Originally Posted by Pureshine View Post
    Great work! Please tell me you got paid good for that one? I would've charged at least $200 for that!
    Trust me he paid for that job.

    DetailedTaco I did use a mask and gloves and all skin covered. Don't think I will take another one like this.

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    That is just wrong!!!! As many of these interiors as I have seen in threads it still amazes me that people can let it get to a point like this ::SMH::

    Great job though! I would be worried about what else he brings.
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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    Quote Originally Posted by BlkHemiLTD View Post
    That is just wrong!!!! As many of these interiors as I have seen in threads it still amazes me that people can let it get to a point like this ::SMH::

    Great job though! I would be worried about what else he brings.
    His other two are both less than 3 years old, I hope they have not gotten to this point yet.

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    Seems to be a trend lately with nasty minivans. This is about The third one I have seen just in the past couple of weeks.
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    Re: Minivan Interior Extreme makeover

    Have you used the Bissell a lot? How does it hold up?

    I do about 3-5 cars a month and really can't justify a high-dollar extractor. I was also considering purchase of a steamer. Any thoughts on that?

    Great turnaround on this van!

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