2013 Ford Escape TPNS & WDPS

[Dan K]

My sister in law just purchased a used Escape from a used car lot. The dealership did not have a chance to thoroughly clean it before she took it home, so they told her to bring it back and they would take detail it. I told her that I would do it instead, and do it right.

The overall condition wasn't too bad. Mostly light/medium swirls, and a few deep scratches. My goal was not a major correction, just reduce the swirling and increase the gloss with Blackfire TPNS aio. I did end up giving extra attention to the hood with Menzerna 4000, which I would say removed 70% or more of the defects.

Products used:

CG citrus wash clear
Nanoskin fine wash mitt
Eagle One A2Z tire & wheel cleaner
Flex 3401
White hybrid pads
White 4" spotbuff pad
Blackfire TPNS
Menzerna 4000
Uber Compound by hand under door handles
Blackfire wd paint sealant
Ultima interior shampoo on interior panels
Opti bond applied to tires with Carrand tire brush
Hydro2 on wheels and glass
WG ETS on trim

It was cloudy when the Escape was dropped off, so no sun shots. Not a lot of pre wash shots either. Interior mainly needed wipedown and vacuum.


After cleaning tires and wheels, pre-wash




Pre-wash, not much shine or clarity




Ditto





Rocker, sill, and interior dirt




Fast forward to post polish and sealant.


My helper removing wdps haze. He was eager to help Dad.




Looking good in the sun








Nice clarity from an aio, imo








Rocker, sill, and interior clean now




Interior all cleaned up (forgot fingerprints on touchscreen)



Sister in law was ecstatic at the outcome.

[swanicyouth]

Woo Doggies!!!

[jamesboyy]

Now that's how you detail are freshly brought vehicle, you, and your helper did a outstanding job

[Sicoupe]

Looks great! I bet she was happy

[Dan K]

Now that's how you detail are freshly brought vehicle, you, and your helper did a outstanding job

Thanks! His older brother said he will not help me until I "work on a cool car like a Ford GT, or at least a car with a spoiler".

Looks great! I bet she was happy

Thanks! I think she was just expecting me to clean it up a little, but obviously that's not how we geeks roll.