05/08/2020
Second detail this week was on a Volvo XC60 T6 Polestar.
Same as the Tahoe, as in, vehicle stays outside 24/7 and had lots of surface staining. This vehicle was a test for my very first application of a ceramic coating.
This time, I started with the exterior. Using Iron-X, I chemically decontaminated the paint from any ferrous metal particles of which there were quite a few bad spots, mostly at the rear by the exhaust, and the wheels of course. Once the wheels and exhaust were cleaned up, I popped the hood and began restoring the headlights. These lights had quite a bit of oxidation on the top surfaces and were turning cloudy/yellow. Unsightly. Sanded from 1,000 grit to 3,000 grit, compounded and polished then ceramic coated.
While the hood was up, I decided to clean the engine bay just for good measure as that usually takes about 10 minutes or so. Once the bay was cleaned/degreaser, I conditioned all the rubbers and plastic and then dressed. Closed the hood and moved on the wash.
Again, using Meguiars gold class soap cut with all purpose cleaner, I made short work of the wash and then clayed the surface. Once playing was comer, I used a panel wipe product to remove any polishing oils or grease present on the paint to prepare for the ceramic coating.
Applied DP ceramic paint coating using a Lake Country coating applicator. This was very easy to use and the results were immediate. Every surface is extremely slick and the vehicle looks dripping wet even when fully dry. Amazing. This coating should provide 1 year of protection.
Moved to the interior, vacuumed, brushed and vacuumed again, cleaned leather seats and applied Meguiars leather balm. Leather balm also used on leather door panel inserts, rest of door panels, dash got deep cleaned and dressed. Windows cleaned in/out, tires shined, door jambs cleaned.
I ran out of time to take pictures of the completed interior and am waiting on customer to take pictures and send them to me. Once I have the after interior pictures, will add them to this post.
DONE!
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