Detailing: 2008 Saturn Vue

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2008 Saturn Vue

Unlike my previous entry, this detail (what I would note as a “full detail with minor paint restoration”) is all-encompassing.  I’m working on adding a section to the detailing page that gives full instructions on how you can achieve these results yourself.  Keep checking back for updates.  For now, see the lists after the break. They outline all of the products used for this job.

Wheels and Tires:

• DP Gel Wheel Cleaner
• DP Wheel Glaze
• Wolfgang Black Diamond Tire Gel

Exterior – Wash:

• DP XTreme Foam Auto Wash
• DP Rinsless Wash and Gloss (used as water conditioner)
• DP Waterless Auto Wash (used to remove bugs and other stubborn road debris)

Exterior – Paint:

• Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay
• Pinnacle Clay Lubricant
• Langka Paint Chip Repair System
• GM Touch-Up Paint (dealer supplied)
• Meguiars Scratch X
• Wolfgang Deep Gloss Pain Sealant 3.0 (1 coat)
• Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnuba Wax (1 coat)

Exterior – Glass:

• DP High Performance Glass Restorer
• DP Krystal Vision Glass Cleaner
• Rain-X

Exterior – Trim and Plastic:

• DP Plex All Plastic Cleaner and Polish (all clear plastics)
• Pinnacle Vinyl and Rubber Protectant (all hard plastic and rubber trim)
• Meguiar’s Hot Rims Chrome Polish (all chrome accents)

Interior – Leather and Vinyl:

• Pinnacle Leather and Vinyl Cleaner
• Pinnacle Vinyl and Rubber Protectant
• Pinnacle Leather Conditioner

Interior – Glass:

• DP High Performance Glass Restorer

Other:

• All water softened with portable water (in-line) softener
• Cobra microfiber products (all towels and applicators)

Special Notes:

• 8 hours to complete (includes paint drying time)
• All products purchased from Autogeek.net