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    2008 Chrysler Town & Country, only 28,000 miles on the clock. The owner just drove to Florida and back recently, so he wanted it cleaned and protected. Client dropped it off yesterday afternoon around 4pm, needed it back by noon the next day.

    Its fairly new and they do not let their two kids just trash it, It is in pretty good shape actually, barely any swirls or scratches either.

    A few befores:










    Washed the wheels, tires, and wells with Deep Crystal Car Wash, All Purpose Cleaner, Wheel Brightener, and various brushes.












    Trim piece cleaned the same way as well:




    Bugs and tar were treated with Body Solvent and a rolled up wash mitt to scrub the bugs off, the whole van was then washed with Shampoo Plus.






    Letting the soap solution dwell to loosen up the bugs:




    After a nice long wash, and drying with several Water Magnets.






    I clayed the paint with Detailing Clay (Mild) and Last Touch Spray Detailer, then machine cleaned the paint, chrome trim, and plastic with #66 - Quick Detailer (Cleaner/Wax) and several W8207 pads with my PC at speed 4. The tires were dressed with #40 - Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner and the trim was dressed with Ultimate Protectant. The wheelwells were dressed with All Season Dressing, the wheels were wiped down with #135 - Synthetic Spray Detailer and the glass was cleaned with Glass Cleaner Concentrate at 10:1.

    I finished the exterior for the most part around 10pm and called it a night.


    Heres a well worked in application of #66:











    I woke up around 4:30 the next morning and started on the interior.

    A few befores:








    Carpet was vacummed and dry brushed, then cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner and a brush dipped in hot water. leftover cleaning solution was extracted with a wet cotton towel and a shop vac, then dryed with clean cotton towels and re vacummed.

    Leather seats were cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner and a toothbrush, then dressed with Gold Class Rich Leather Spray and a sock.

    All door panels, vinyl, cupholders, and storage areas were cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner, microfibers, and various brushes, then dressed with Quik Interior Detailer.

    All wood panels were waxed with NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and a cut off piece of a foam applicator.

    Nav screen and DVD player screens were wiped down with Quik Interior Detailer. Door jambs were wiped out with #135 - Synthetic Spray Detailer.








































    Engine was cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner and dressed with Hyper-Dressing at 2:1.















    I really wanted to top the #66 with #20, but there was not enough time. I settled on an application of #135 - Synthetic Spray Detailer.















    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    Looks awesome as usual. Any reason you went with m40 on the tires when you had ASD and HyperDressing available? Was it annoying trying to keep those tree/flower petals off the finished van???
    Mark

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      Originally posted by wwcleancars View Post
      Looks awesome as usual. Any reason you went with m40 on the tires when you had ASD and HyperDressing available? Was it annoying trying to keep those tree/flower petals off the finished van???

      I prefer to use M40 sometimes. I was in the mood for a matte looking tire with a slight amount of a darker sheen, looks nice on minivan tires.

      I took the after pictures, then went and delivered the vehicle to the owner. They all blew off.
      Nick
      Tucker's Detailing Services
      815-954-0773
      2012 Ford Transit Connect

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      • #4
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        The van looks great. Very good work as usual, Nick. Bet the owners were thrilled.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
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          Looks awesome


          When cleaning the headliner what do you use??

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          • #6
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            That things looks new again! Great job!

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            • #7
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              Looks wonderful as usual, Nick.

              After seeing this...


              have you considered getting a leather brush? I recently purchased one. I have no idea why I was doing it the time consuming way before. The leather and vinyl brush is awesome and really speeds up the leather cleaning.

              Colin
              A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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              • #8
                Re: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

                Very nice job,

                Looked better then new!
                ''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
                You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
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                • #9
                  Re: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

                  Nicest looking minivan I've seen in a long time!
                  2021 BMW X3M Competition - Donington Gray
                  2020 Chevy Bolt - Arctic White
                  2019 Fiat 124 Spider - Brillante

                  Some look better than others....

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                    Originally posted by DAC17 View Post
                    Nicest looking minivan I've seen in a long time!
                    I showed my girlfriend this post to show her that even plain vehicles look great when detailed. That a nice looking van that wouldn't have received a second glance prior to the detail.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

                      Not trying to hijack the thread or anything, but here is a picture of my 2009 Dodge Caravan right after a detail.

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                      • #12
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                        Awesome work- looks incredible!
                        2000 Ford Explorer XLT "Deuce"
                        2007 Toyota Camry XLE

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                        • #13
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                          Nick:
                          You worked on it for 6 hours then called it a night...what no cheeseburger?
                          We encourage MOL members to show off their latest before & after results. We also welcome "Work in Progress" Threads. For Enthusiasts or Professional Detailers



                          Looks beautiful. I think the M40 was a good selection for this particular vehicle.

                          The Chrysler Town & Country was on my final new vehicle list when I sold my truck, but I couldn't see myself in it and my wife said "He!! no" to her driving one.
                          2014 Cadillac ATS4 Performance in White Diamond Tricoat. It's loaded with everything but frickin' lasers!

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                            Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
                            The van looks great. Very good work as usual, Nick. Bet the owners were thrilled.
                            Thanks J.A

                            Originally posted by aris View Post
                            Looks awesome


                            When cleaning the headliner what do you use??
                            Thanks, I just wiped the headliner down with a damp cloth since it was not even dirty.

                            Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
                            That things looks new again! Great job!
                            Thanks Tyler.

                            Originally posted by cnfowler View Post
                            Looks wonderful as usual, Nick.

                            After seeing this...


                            have you considered getting a leather brush? I recently purchased one. I have no idea why I was doing it the time consuming way before. The leather and vinyl brush is awesome and really speeds up the leather cleaning.

                            Colin
                            Thanks Colin. I just use a toothbrush since its safe yet has a gentle cleaning action. I cannot find something OTC that doesnt seem like it would be very gentle on leather.

                            What have you been using?

                            Originally posted by stang_krazy View Post
                            Very nice job,

                            Looked better then new!
                            Thank you Dan.

                            Originally posted by DAC17 View Post
                            Nicest looking minivan I've seen in a long time!
                            Thanks. I think it turned out pretty well.

                            Originally posted by Bandit Bill View Post
                            I showed my girlfriend this post to show her that even plain vehicles look great when detailed. That a nice looking van that wouldn't have received a second glance prior to the detail.
                            Thanks. It was not too bad before, I think that paying attention to detail sets it apart from others.

                            Originally posted by Kornercarver View Post
                            Not trying to hijack the thread or anything, but here is a picture of my 2009 Dodge Caravan right after a detail.

                            Looks great. Hows the inside look?

                            Originally posted by JoeDirt View Post
                            Awesome work- looks incredible!
                            Thanks Joe. I am glad you like it.

                            Originally posted by paulcr39 View Post
                            Nick:
                            You worked on it for 6 hours then called it a night...what no cheeseburger?
                            We encourage MOL members to show off their latest before & after results. We also welcome "Work in Progress" Threads. For Enthusiasts or Professional Detailers



                            Looks beautiful. I think the M40 was a good selection for this particular vehicle.

                            The Chrysler Town & Country was on my final new vehicle list when I sold my truck, but I couldn't see myself in it and my wife said "He!! no" to her driving one.
                            Thank you Paul! LOL! no cheeseburger this time, just a chicken sandwich from Mcdonalds. I dont cook during a detail, its too time consuming.


                            I like using M40 on car or van tires, looks more clean and fresh. I save the ASD for trucks mostly.
                            Nick
                            Tucker's Detailing Services
                            815-954-0773
                            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                            • #15
                              Re: 2008 Chrysler Town & Country

                              Looks great Nick! Always a pleasure to read your write-ups.
                              Shane
                              1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                              If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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