Follow our step by step process as the Detail King team takes an absolutely disgusting 1985 Mercedes 190c in the first ever edition of the Impossible Detail.
Four the last 4 years, Detail King’s Founder Nick Vacco drove by this vehicle on his way to work. Over the years, moss, algae and other debris slowly developed a thick layer over the surfaces of the vehicle.
In part 1, watch Nick tackle the moss & debris while preparing the vehicle for the initial wash.
How to Safely Remove Moss & Algae from Cars
- Remove the twigs & debris not stuck to the paint before the vehicle gets wet
- Pop the hood & clean out the crevices and engine bay
- Claw LED Light
- Tornador Blow Gun
- Pop the hood & clean out the crevices and engine bay
- Remove the moss, algae and sap stuck in the paint using Special Force All Purpose Cleaner
- Only use soft-bristle brushes, like the following:
- 82-005 Soft Grip Grill & Body Wash Brush
- 85-812 Soft Bristle Body Wash Brush
- Super Soft Tri-Level Brush
- Only use soft-bristle brushes, like the following:
In part 2 of the Impossible Detail, watch each step as the team instructs one of Detail King’s auto detailing training seminar classes through the proper steps to wash, clay and protect a vehicle’s paint.
How to Wash, Clay & Apply Paint Protection:
- Clean Engine with Citrus Cleaner and Brushes
- Remove Bugs with Bug Off & Microfiber Bug Towel
- Clean Wheels, Wheel Wells, and Tires with Citrus Cleaner, Tire & whitwalls with Special Force & Brushes
- Clean Door Jambs, Running Boards, Convertible Tops, Gas Cap, etc. with Special Force & Brushes
- Wash & Rinse Exterior with Foam Cannon and Black Cherry using a Microfiber Mitt
- Rinse Soap Off
- Clay Exterior with Wonder Lube and Nanoskin Clay Towel
- Final Rinse
- Dry with Microfiber Towel and/or Squeegee
- Begin paint protection by taping off vehicle to map out segments
- Compound Exterior if needed – Diamond Cut Step 1 (light), Diamond Cut Ultra (medium), Diamond Cut Deluxe (heavy) using a compounding pad
- Polish Exterior – Blue Diamond & polishing pad
- Apply Protection – Wax/Sealant/Ceramic – Cherry Wax, STS3000, Jade Coating
- Dressings
- High Shine/Silicone Dressing – Super Blue
- Low Shine/Water-Based Dressing – Black Out
- Engine Dressing – Non-Silicone
In part 3, the detailing school takes on the interior. Follow through the proper steps to interior car detailing & reconditioning.
How to Detail Car Interiors
- Remove Mats & Loose Debris
- Vacuum
- Clean the Headliner
- Clean the Door Panels & Back Panel
- Clean the Seats
- Extract the Carpets
- Detail the Nooks & Crannies
- Apply Dressing/Conditioner
- Clean Windows
Find all of the products, equipment, chemicals and supplies from these videos here: Detail King Store