In the first edition of the Impossible Detail, the Detail King team restored a 1985 Mercedes 190c to its former glory. Now in the second edition of Detail King’s Impossible Detail series, follow the step by step process as the team tackles a 15 year old Chevrolet Trailblazer.
This story actually begins with the tow truck driver who came to pick up the first Impossible Detail. After hearing about everything that the team was able to accomplish with the Mercedes, he said, “Well I think I have a project for you guys, if you’re interested.”
A couple days later he returned with this destroyed Trailblazer, which presumably sat by a river for a long period of time.
The owner of the vehicle took care of the maintenance, so the Detail King team took on this challenge as a fun experiment. Even we were blown away by the results. Check it out:
How to Detail a Filthy SUV
The team discovered a laundry list of issues during the pre-wash inspection, but Detail King’s endless arsenal of detailing supplies & equipment made the job easy.
Here’s a quick run-down of the issues, solutions & general detailing steps in the video:
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Issue | Detailing StepSolution | DescriptionHelpful Items
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Tire & whitewall cleaner1. Apply degreaser | 2. Scrub well while rims soak | 3. Get deep with the cone brush
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Second washUse the heavy suds & Special Force to get the algae & buildup
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Interior sweep & vacuumPick up the trash & steam clean the surfaces to better assess the damage
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Clean the door panels, dashboard, console & interior surfacesUtilize the array of interior detailing brushes & supplies to restore the panels
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Clean the headlinerScrub the headliner gently to avoid loosening the glue that holds the headliner
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Remove heavy stains in the carpetSpot clean the heavier stains with a pressure washer outside of the vehicle
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Remove all stains from the carpetA dual orbital speeds up the scrubbing process
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Extract the carpetCarpet extraction removes the deeper & final stains (if possible)
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Clean & condition the leather1. Vapor steam to remove debris | 2. Use leather specialized products
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Dye the CarpetBe careful! This is an exact science – without Detail King
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Begin paint correctionThe team attempts a one-step paint correction process
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Paint correction process strategyTesting a less aggressive approach
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Apply DressingsTBDPRODUCTS
That’s it until next time. Stay tuned for Detail King’s Impossible Detail 3.
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