Professional-Detailing-Manual 4 19
Professional-Detailing-Manual 4 19
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VEHICLE CONDITION REPORT
WORK ORDER ESTIMATE
BEFORE WORK BEGINS:
PAINT TYPE PAINT CONDITION
Basecoat/Clearcoat Scratches Chips Oxidation
Lacquer Water Spots Acid Rain Damage Other______________________
Enamel Fallout Overspray
OWNERS INFORMATION:
NAME______________________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________ CITY/ZIP _________________
PHONE (HOME) ________________________________ (MOBILE) ___________________________________EMAIL ________________
VEHICLE INFORMATION:
YEAR ______________________MAKE__________________________________________MODEL _______________________________
LICENSE PLATE # __________________MILEAGE____________________________COLOR ____________________________________
WRITTEN BY _______________________ESTIMATE $ ________________DEDUCTIBLE $ ALLOWANCE _______________________
$___________________________________DATE/TIME _________________/ ___________ BY ___________________________________
$___________________________________DATE/TIME _________________/ ___________ BY ___________________________________
DATE/TIME RECEIVED____________________________ AM/PM PROMISED ____________________________________ AM/PM
PHONE WHEN READY ________________________________________DELIVER _____________________________________________
CAR BODY
Left Side Front/Top/Back Right Side
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
Step #1 Exterior Cleaning • Rubber Boots
• Apron
Purpose: To clean the engine compartment and exterior so that you can clearly see the paint condition and any hidden
damage; to produce a clean surface to polish & finish with wax,sealant or coating.
3. Clean wheels using a pressure To remove brake dust, dirt, road • C-42 Wheelie Clean (non-ac- • PPE
washer and recommended cleaner: • Pressure washer
grime, dressing and other surface id) diluted 9:1 Aftermarket wheels:
contaminants or • Soft bristle brush to agitate Check with manu-
wheel facturer for cleaning
• C-24 PRO® Power (acid) • spray bottle for dispensing directions.
diluted 9:1 C-42 & C-24
4. Clean tires using a pressure washer To remove new tire mold release, Clean new tires to
• PPE remove tire mold
and recommended cleaner: blue coating, brake dust, dirt, road • C-52 Whitewall Cleaner • Pressure washer
grime, previous dressing and other diluted 1:1 • Nylon/brass tire brush release; prevents
surface contaminants. To prep tire • Pressurized tank sprayer staining lower plastic
or spray bottle for dis- body panels.
for new dressing application. pensing C-52
5. Wash entire body To remove surface contaminants Use 2 buckets; one
• C-60 Super Car Wash • PPE
• Foam Cannon “clean” suds bucket
diluted 2:1 in foamer jar; set • 2 wash mitts for exterior cleaning;
foamer to 64:1 or • 2 buckets a second bucket for
tires & wheels, door
• C-60 Super Car Wash & trunk jambs, under
diluted 2 oz. per gallon in a hood and fender
5-gallon bucket. wells.
6. Rinse thoroughly
Rinse away contaminants • Water hose with plastic Do not use metal
or rubber coated pressure sprayers. Contact
sprayer. with painted surface
can cause dents or
scratching.
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PRO®FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
Purpose: To clean the engine compartment and exterior so that you can clearly see the paint condition and any hidden dam-
age; to produce a clean surface to polish & wax.
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
Step #2 Interior Cleaning • Apron
Purpose: To remove dirt, stains and odors; make interior look as new as possible; identify any carpet, upholstery or trim repairs
that need to be corrected.
2. Use compressed air to blow dirt from Move hard to reach dirt to • PPE Blow out console, dash
cracks, crevices, vents and between • Compressed air and seat crevices. Also
where it can be easily vac- • Air hose with rubber blow air conditioner ducts
seats uumed nozzle
Remove all loose dirt before Do not forget spare
3. Vacuum interior, ash trays, glove box, • Shop vacuum with plastic tire and tool storage
trunk carpet and all trunk compart- attempting to clean carpet & crevice tool
ments seats areas
• PPE Spray product onto
4. Clean all vinyl, rubber & plastic sur- Procedures #4 through #7 are • C-49 HD Interior Cleaner • Clean microfiber towel
faces towel, not directly on
done before cleaning seats and diluted 15:1 • Nylon Brush surface
5. Clean headliner, sun visors, ash trays carpets; eliminates risk of re- • PPE Do not use cleaners
soiling seats and carpets while • C-49 HD Interior Cleaner diluted 15:1
and glove box • Clean microfiber towel on clear plastic
cleaning and dressing trim and (instrument panels,
6. Dress all vinyl areas except accelerator • AHF-400 Aerosol Fabric Cleaner • PPE etc..) For headliners-
cleaning windows. use AHF-400 only
& brake pedal and steering wheel • S-92 Premo® Dressing • Applicator pad
7. Clean interior windows using 2-towel • C-13 Super Glass Gleam diluted • PPE
method; remove unnecessary decals 3:1 • 2 towels - 1 for cleaning and Do not use ammonia
cleaner on window tint
1 for buffing
8. Pre-spot trouble areas on carpets, seat Breaks down stains to be • C-83 Xtract Power™ diluted 10:1 • PPE
Do not over saturate
belts, seats, door trim and trunk carpet removed with extractor • Spray bottle
9. Clean carpet, mats, seats, door trim, Hot water extractor produces • C-83 Xtract Power™ diluted 40:1; • PPE S-44 Leather Lotion™
trunk carpet and seat belts cleaner and dryer interiors • Hot water extractor may be applied to
in less time; helps eliminate • C-28-Q Seat Belt Cleaner • Short stiff bristle brush damp leather
odors.
10. Clean and condition leather surfaces, Restore and renew suppleness • C-12 Leather Cleaner and • PPE Do not dress spare
as necessary • S-44 Leather Lotion™ to condition • Spray Bottle tire
to leather surfaces leather
• Wipe on with applicator;
11. Re-install spare tire and tighten buff dry with towel
down all equipment
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
Purpose: To prepare the exterior for compounding, polishing and waxing; to protect vinyl surfaces from residue and to make
final clean-up easier and faster.
4. Dress rubber moldings, window trim Protects surfaces from buffing resi- • S-86 Premium Blue™ or • PPE Use detail brush to
and door and trunk gaskets with sol- due; cuts final detailing time • S-87 Blue Gloss Dressing • Foam dressing applicator apply dressing to
vent based dressing • Detail brush windows, trim &
molding. Buff with
5. Dress or coat faded black bumpers Produces a black satin finish on dry • S-67-Q Blue Ice™ or dry towel to remove
• PPE excess material and
with trim gel or coating and faded bumpers without col- • S-3 Synergy Trim Coating • Foam dressing applicator eliminate streaking or
lecting dust • Microfiber Towel
collecting dust
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PRO FESSIONAL DETAIL MANUAL
® * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Glasses
• Clay painted surface using: • Clay painted surface using: • Clay painted surface using:
STEP #1 C-106 Clay Away™ with S-74 Wipeout™ C-105 Clay Away™ with S-74 C-105 Clay Away™ with S-74
Spray Gloss Wipeout™ Spray Gloss Wipeout™ Spray Gloss
• Buff painted surface using: • Buff painted surface using: • Buff painted surface using:
P-26 Clear Cut; or P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or
P-40 Duz-All® with VC-80C wool P-34 Progold with RV-85C
®
P-34 Progold® with CW-85C
STEP #2 cutting pad & variable speed buffer charcoal foam finish pad & variable charcoal foam waffle finish pad &
@ 1200-1700 RPM speed buffer @ 1400-2300 RPM variable speed buffer @ 1400-2300
RPM
• Buff painted surface using:
• DA or hand wax using: • DA or hand wax using:
P-21 Swirl Eliminator™ Polish; or P-35-Q Satin Creme™; or
P-34 Progold® with VF-85C yellow P-35-Q Satin Creme™; or
P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax; P-82 Carnauba Creme Wax;
STEP #3 foam polish pad & variable speed Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff Wax with cotton wax applicator; Buff
buffer @ 1400-2300 RPM with clean towel to high luster. with clean towel to high luster.
CONVENTIONAL FINISHES
• Ear Plugs
• Apron
• NIOSH Dust Mask
3. After all standards have been met: Required to show that all detail Return Inspection Check Sheet to Service Department for filing with Repair Order(s)
• Detailer signs Inspection Check Sheet steps were followed in vehicle’s service history file
• Detail Manager signs Inspection
check Sheet