Detailer's Domain: FJ Cruiser New car prep
#1
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
Detailer's Domain: FJ Cruiser New car prep
A great customer of mine recently picked up this FJ Cruiser and requested a new car prep.
What was done -
Exterior
- Plastic film removed
- Dealer badges and license plate covers removed
- Wheels were prepped and a coat of Prima Wheel Armour
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's APC and dressed with Prima Nero
- Wheel wells were cleaned up and dressed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Paint was pre cleaned - Prima Finish
- FJ was sealed with Prima Epic
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior
- Vacuumed
- Wipe down and treated
- Windows were cleaned
- Plastic film and tags removed
Products used
Exterior
Lusso Auto Bathe
Uber Clay Bar Kit
Prima Hydro
Prima Clarity
3m Adhesive Remover used to clean up adhesive from badge
Prima Finish
Prima Epic
Wheels and tires
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Prima Nero on the tires
Prima Wheel Armour on the wheels
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam
Prima Clarity
Engine
Adam's In and Out Spray
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Kwazar Mercury Pro + Bottles
Interior
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6957.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6958.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6959.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6960.jpg)
Foot prints from dealer (probably happened when they installed the roof rack)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6964.jpg)
Removing film
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6965.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6983.jpg)
Dirt on the seat belts
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6968.jpg)
Sonax Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner on the foot prints/belts etc
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6969.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6971.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6972.jpg)
Vac
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6973.jpg)
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6979.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6976.jpg)
After shots of the interior
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7058.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7071.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7073.jpg)
Before shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6955.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6952.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6953.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6956.jpg)
Plate frames removed
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6961.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6962.jpg)
Removing film
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6966.jpg)
Debadging
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6985.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6986.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6987.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6988.jpg)
Adam's APC on the tires/wheel wells
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6989.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6990.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6993.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6994.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6995.jpg)
Foam action
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7018.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7017.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7020.jpg)
Rinse/Clay
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7026.jpg)
Drying
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7029.jpg)
Nero on the tires
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7030.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7033.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7036.jpg)
Masking
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7038.jpg)
Inspection
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7042.jpg)
Prima Finish followed by Prima Epic
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7039.jpg)
Wheel Armour on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7046.jpg)
After shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7047.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7049.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7052.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7055.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7054.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7063.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7064.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7065.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7066.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7070.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7075.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7076.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7081.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7084.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7092.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7095.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7099.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7104.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7107.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7110.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7109.jpg)
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
What was done -
Exterior
- Plastic film removed
- Dealer badges and license plate covers removed
- Wheels were prepped and a coat of Prima Wheel Armour
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's APC and dressed with Prima Nero
- Wheel wells were cleaned up and dressed
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Paint inspected and measured
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Paint was pre cleaned - Prima Finish
- FJ was sealed with Prima Epic
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
Interior
- Vacuumed
- Wipe down and treated
- Windows were cleaned
- Plastic film and tags removed
Products used
Exterior
Lusso Auto Bathe
Uber Clay Bar Kit
Prima Hydro
Prima Clarity
3m Adhesive Remover used to clean up adhesive from badge
Prima Finish
Prima Epic
Wheels and tires
Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
Prima Nero on the tires
Prima Wheel Armour on the wheels
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam
Prima Clarity
Engine
Adam's In and Out Spray
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment
Kwazar Mercury Pro + Bottles
Interior
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6957.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6958.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6959.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6960.jpg)
Foot prints from dealer (probably happened when they installed the roof rack)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6964.jpg)
Removing film
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6965.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6983.jpg)
Dirt on the seat belts
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6968.jpg)
Sonax Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner on the foot prints/belts etc
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6969.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6971.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6972.jpg)
Vac
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6973.jpg)
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6979.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6976.jpg)
After shots of the interior
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7058.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7071.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7073.jpg)
Before shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6955.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6952.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6953.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6956.jpg)
Plate frames removed
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6961.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6962.jpg)
Removing film
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6966.jpg)
Debadging
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6985.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6986.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6987.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6988.jpg)
Adam's APC on the tires/wheel wells
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6989.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6990.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6993.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6994.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_6995.jpg)
Foam action
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7018.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7017.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7020.jpg)
Rinse/Clay
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7026.jpg)
Drying
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7029.jpg)
Nero on the tires
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7030.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7033.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7036.jpg)
Masking
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7038.jpg)
Inspection
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7042.jpg)
Prima Finish followed by Prima Epic
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7039.jpg)
Wheel Armour on the wheels
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7046.jpg)
After shots
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7047.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7049.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7052.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7055.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7054.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7063.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7064.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7065.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7066.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7070.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7075.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7076.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7081.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7084.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7092.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7095.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7099.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7104.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7107.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7110.jpg)
![](http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/work/fjcruisernewcarprep/IMG_7109.jpg)
(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)
#4
Suzuka Master
Good job ... I have a customer with one of those .. do it once a year and hate it .... Hardest one to detail becuase of the plastic ( fading ) and the roof rails .... can't hardly get your hand between them never mind the buffer.
#6
Former Sponsor
Thread Starter
thanks guys, yup those are tough to get around and the plastic does fade over time.
when I was on the road detailing we had a FJ for our work truck...I ordered mine without a roof rack because I knew it was a pain to get clean...
I do miss the truck...it was a great work truck.
when I was on the road detailing we had a FJ for our work truck...I ordered mine without a roof rack because I knew it was a pain to get clean...
I do miss the truck...it was a great work truck.
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