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    So, the first detail of the summer by Tedrow's Mobile Auto Detailing!!!

    Ok, so it was a white Toyota Sienna that was detailed by another detailer in the area. I have seen 2 other clients of this detailer and I am not impressed to say the least. He sold my latest client a detail where he applied 3 coats of "polish" to the paint back in April. When I looked at the car on May 14, the white was dull, the car was rough and there was no water beading. I told my client to look at my car and look at the difference in the beading. He was quickly ready to schedule an appointment.

    He wanted to look into my $30/hour package which I reserve strictly for show car restorations or multiple step corrections. I told him to look into my most popular package but he kept looking at that $30/hour package. Maybe he thought it would be cheaper but I told him I would spend about 4 hours on the vehicle anyway. My most popular package includes a cleaner wax application, and some light interior cleaning. I threw ins some spot cleaning on the interior as I felt bad that the previous detailer took $130 out of him for a job not worth $130 at all.

    Anyway, here are the after pics. The before pics don't show much difference as I couldn't get the white to cooperate with me on the 50/50s. Both sides look the same. I could see it but the camera didn't pick it up. So I'll just give you the afters showing how white paint should look

    Process:
    1) Wash with ONR and presoak with Ultima Waterless Wash Plus
    2) Clay was unnecessary as the previous detailer must have either clayed or chewed through the contamination already
    3) ColorX with G110v2 on a white LC flat pad at speed 5
    4) Application of Ultimate Wax Paste
    5) Vacuum
    6) Spot clean the interior with APC and microfiber cloths as well as a new carpet cleaning machine I found; a Dirt Devil Scrubber thing. Works pretty well
    7) Wiped down the rest of the interior with APC

    And now the afters!!!!
























    I'm still working on my interior shots and I was unhappy with them yet again so....none of those. Thanks for looking!
    Tedrow's Detailing
    845-642-1698
    Treat Yourself to that New Car Feeling

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    Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

    Been waiting for this post since you told me about this detail. Your customer should be happy for months. That UW is TOUGH!

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    • #3
      Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

      Nice work!
      Originally posted by Blueline
      I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      • #4
        Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

        It came out really good, Shawn.

        ColorX did very well on that paint (with your Golden Touch of course).

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          Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

          Nice work Shawn. Ultimate Wax Paste is top notch, on par with just about any other LSP for looks and durability.

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          • #6
            Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

            That's a really bright white with excellent reflections - just as it should be. Nice work, Shawn!!!
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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              Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

              Nice work Shawn!! The white looks brilliant! Literally!
              2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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              • #8
                Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

                Great job Shawn. That white looks nice & clean.
                Jesse

                2009-2014 Meguiar's/Car Crazy SEMA Team
                www.ShineTechAutoDetail.com
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                  Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

                  Nice work Shawn. Good for you on starting a small business.
                  Nick
                  Tucker's Detailing Services
                  815-954-0773
                  2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                    Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

                    Originally posted by Garage Troll View Post
                    Been waiting for this post since you told me about this detail. Your customer should be happy for months. That UW is TOUGH!
                    Yup! I've been real busy though Andy lol. Lots of advertising!

                    Originally posted by davey g-force View Post
                    Nice work!
                    Thanks!

                    Originally posted by greg0303 View Post
                    It came out really good, Shawn.

                    ColorX did very well on that paint (with your Golden Touch of course).
                    Thanks Greg! I really like Colorx!!! My favorite AIO right now. I think you're Golden Touch is a little better than mine though

                    Originally posted by RPPM View Post
                    Nice work Shawn. Ultimate Wax Paste is top notch, on par with just about any other LSP for looks and durability.
                    Thanks Kris! UW is really great stuff!

                    Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
                    That's a really bright white with excellent reflections - just as it should be. Nice work, Shawn!!!
                    Thanks Mike! I'm still learning on how to get the pictures right. You should have seen it before though. It was dull and lifeless.

                    Originally posted by Marc08EX View Post
                    Nice work Shawn!! The white looks brilliant! Literally!
                    Thanks Marc!

                    Originally posted by Hemin8r View Post
                    Great job Shawn. That white looks nice & clean.
                    Thanks!

                    Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
                    Nice work Shawn. Good for you on starting a small business.
                    Thanks Nick! The small business as been up for 2 years now but this summer is my expansion. Lots of advertising to do and have about 15 cars lined up to do this summer!
                    Tedrow's Detailing
                    845-642-1698
                    Treat Yourself to that New Car Feeling

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2008 Toyota Sienna

                      Nice work

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