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Full Detail

Used vehicles going to the front line. The full job, inside and out.

3–4HOURS · TARGET TIME

Before you start

  • Inspect the vehicle. Report any damage to the dealership before you begin — text with a photo, or in person.
  • Safety glasses and 5-mil nitrile gloves.
  • Tint removal varies between dealerships: check with your Detail Manager or dealership management first. How-to

Wet work

  1. Engine: degreaser (F15), pressure wash lightly about 1 foot away, spray all-purpose dressing while wet. How-to
  2. Wheels: iron remover (C130). Scrub, rinse. Heavy-duty wheel cleaner (M14) only by approved specialty users with the extra PPE; wheel acid only at authorized locations. How-to
  3. Wheel wells: degreaser (F15), pressure wash, spray all-purpose dressing.
  4. Door jambs: degreaser, rinse. How-to
  5. Body: car wash soap (CH47 or M80), clay bar, rinse. How-to
  6. Dry with a chamois or drying towel.

Interior

  1. Carpets and floor: Tornador, vacuum, then all-purpose cleaner (F35) and the Beast (rotary brush) as needed.
  2. Seats: Tornador and/or Beast. Plastic chiseler (Blue Blade) and all-purpose cleaner for buildup in seams. Leather: see Leather.
  3. Doors, dash and console: Magic Eraser and all-purpose cleaner.
  4. Headliner: towel only, never scrub. How-to
  5. Wipe down door jambs.
  6. Final vacuum.
  7. Windows inside and out.

Full interior steps: Interior Detail · Stains: Stains on Fabric · Pet hair and sand: Pet Rock and more

Finish

  1. Spray wax the exterior.
  2. Tire shine (P90): pour on the applicator and wipe on. Never spray it.
  3. Move the vehicle and check it in natural light.

Before you call it done

New detailers: go through the Final Inspection Checklist on every full detail.

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