full detail on a Honda CRV

Sorry for not posting in a while. We've been real busy! I'd like to return with this Honda CRV. Yes, another black car. I think I'm cursed! Gemstone Detail currently has a Spring Special for our Ultimate Detail. This includes detailing the engine bay. Needless to say, a lot of customers are taking advantage.

The engine bay should be detailed at least a couple times a year. Grease builds up in here and dirt just loves to stick to grease. Too much buildup can clog tubes and hoses so keep an eye out. Here, you can see this engine bay hasn't been touched since the day it was bought (2 years ago.)

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It's important to keep these areas free of any debris. These leaves and sticks could be robbing the engine of precious air. Yes, that is a pen!



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Wheels were in great shape. They just needed a decent wash.

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After the wheels, I gave the car a gentle wash then moved onto the door jambs.

Here is one of many reasons to keep your door jambs clean. Above that hinge is a spider's nest with eggs. I see these all the time.



Nest has been "relocated."



The leather just had some dirt buildup in it. Some conditioner would break that up nicely.

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These rubber mats do a great job taking care of the carpet underneath. Still, there was still some wear.

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The cup holders here told me I was in for some hard work. Somebody owns a dog!

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I keep forgetting to take pictures of the backseat for some reason. But ask the owner, I could of made a fur coat! Here is an after shot.



I picked up some new metal polish and it works awesome. Here I have the left side of the front grille treated, while the right side remains filled with oxidation and water spots.



A few more finished shots...







Thanks for looking!

full detail on a Nissan Murano

This vehicle belongs to a regular customer of mine. It has about 46,000 miles on the dial but you would never know it! The owner takes extremely good care of it. The interior is very spacious and the tan leather seats are awesome. Overall, the vehicle is in fantastic condition so the owner decided to go with an interior and exterior package to welcome Spring.

The wheels were slightly soiled with dirt and tar. They were cleansed with a wheel gel then sealed with a quick detailer spray.



Here is a picture of a wheel well. Your tires kick up so much dirt up here.



This is a picture of the hood. As you can see, the paint looks rather dull. Spring time can be tough on a car! Also, since I waxed this car last summer, I used a special shampoo to strip off any remaining wax so the new wax had a complete clean surface to bond to.



I'm sure the majority of people forget to clean the inside of here. It is extremely important to do so. Dirt sticks to gas very easily and can build up fast.



We have an intelligent New Englander here! Using rubber mats during the winter protects the carpets underneath and it also makes my job easier! Still, the carpets received a full shampoo.



The Murano had two massive sunroofs. It's pretty close to having a convertible!



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Wheels were cleaned and tires were dressed.



Wheel wells were also cleaned up.



The exterior paint was washed, sealed, and waxed. Much better!



It will be a pleasure to pump gas for the next couple weeks.



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See ya next winter rubber mats. Time to show off some carpet!







The sunroof and the rest of the glass was all cleaned up. The stars will look awesome tonight!



Couple other interior shots...





Thanks for looking!

full detail on a Honda Accord

I cannot believe the advances Honda has made over the years. This 2009 Honda Accord drives and looks like a high end luxury car! The owner of this vehicle is a former co-worker of mine and she was a little hesitant on getting a detail because she didn't know exactly what a professional detail included. Overall, she was extremely happy with how the Honda turned out!

First up was the exterior. Being in the middle of Spring, pollen and dirt were caked on the car. A nice shampoo would rid the paint of this mess and get it primed for a sealant and wax.







When is the last time you washed in here?



Or down here? Gemstone Detail doesn't miss a thing!



The Honda had metal trim around the side windows and also the front grille. As you can see, they were etched with oxidation and water spots.





After I washed and dried the car, I moved onto the interior. There was some neglect in here and some parts were showing wear even after one year.



The owner told me this was makeup. It was also all over the beautiful leather seats. Tisk, tisk.



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The exterior was sealed with a special formula specifically designed for black paint. You may not see it in the pictures, but the black paint had beautiful pearl flakes in it. Another luxury move by Honda!







All metal trim was polished to remove the water spots and oxidation, and also give it a nice shine.





Exhaust tip was also cleaned up and polished.



The interior was cleaned up and then dressed with a formula with SPF 40. Yes, to protect the interior from the sun.











More exterior shots...









Thanks for looking!