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Old 05-10-2008, 06:28 PM   #1
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Default Detailer's Domain: Cadillac Escalade

2006 Cadillac Escalade this was 1 out of 3 cars done a couple of weeks ago.
We had 5 guys including me (Gabe, Dan from Concierge, Alvin, and Joe)
This Escalade wasn’t in bad of condition, it was pretty much a new car prep with polishing and a nice coat of Swissvax, engine, and full interior.

Products and equipment used:

Adam's Car Wash
P21S Auto Wash
P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel
Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer
Adam's Metal Polish 1 and 2
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Adam’s In and Out
Adam’s VRT
Adam’s Undercarriage Spray
Uber Clay Bar
Menzerna Top Inspection
Menzerna PO106FA
Swissvax Shield

Interior:
Leather Master kit
Einszett ****pit
Einszett Klima

Tools:

Infratech 5300
Makita 9227 Hi Speed Rotary
LC CCS White Pad
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Detailer's Domain "Uber" Wool Mitt
FoamGun
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Boar's Hair Brush
AcePowerSticks
Dewalt 12V Cordless
Vacuum

Before the wash:







Joe washing the Escalade:



Gabe vacuuming


Buffing off the Swissavax Shield:


Wheels after P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel and Adam’s VRT, wheels hit up with Einszett Detail Spray for a nice clean finish, Adam’s Undercarriage Spray on the wheel wells.


Grill cleaned up and polished up with Adam’s Metal 1 and 2


Before engine:





P21S Autowash on the engine:


After engine:



After shots of the big Caddy:







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Old 05-10-2008, 06:30 PM   #2
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looks real good, nice Porsche in the background too, whats the blue car?

How long did it take?
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Old 05-10-2008, 06:32 PM   #3
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the 911 pics will be up shortly...

basalt black is the color

the caddy took about 3 x 5 guys so about 15 man hours.
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Old 05-10-2008, 06:34 PM   #4
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well it looks damn nice
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Old 05-10-2008, 06:47 PM   #5
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thanks!
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Old 08-19-2008, 12:12 PM   #6
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I wanna know how you guys wash the engine bay without damaging anything because I wanna try it myself.
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Old 08-20-2008, 07:29 AM   #7
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here you go:
Ask Detailer's Domain
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:46 AM   #8
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The VW looks like a golf, maybe an R-32?
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:51 AM   #9
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its an anniversary edition mark IV.

the write up is some where posted here.


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