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  • 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

    2009 Toyota Highlander, 19k miles.

    This one was a hybrid in white.

    Client went with a basic exterior/interior detail.

    I took delivery of the vehicle at 6:30am and was able to get started early.

    It was in the late 30s and pretty cold actually.

    A before:




    I did a pressure wash rinse on the wheels, tires, and wells.

    I then sprayed them all down with All Purpose Cleaner and foamed them with Deep Crystal Car Wash in my foam gun. I agitated with various brushes and then rinsed.

    I pre soaked the lower panels and front end with Deep Crystal Car Wash in my foam gun to loosen up some light tar.








    I then did a pressure wash rinse on the body of the vehicle.

    I added 5oz of NXT Generation Car Wash to my 5 gallon bucket with a grit guard. I used several wash mitts and a bug sponge.

    I loaded up my foam gun with 7oz of Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner and filled the rest with water.

    I foamed each section of the car and then agitated with my wash mitts and bug sponge where needed, then did a final pressure wash rinse.










    I pulled the car in the garage and dried with several Water Magnets.

    Before starting on the interior I wiped the engine and jambs out with plain water and a microfiber. The engine had only a thick coating of dust on it.

    The interior was not in that bad of shape, but the floor mats had many spots and stains that needed to be treated.

    I did a dry brush and vac on the carpet.

    I then cleaned all hard surfaces and leather with All Purpose Cleaner Plus and various brushes and cotton towels.

    I dressed all hard surfaces and leather with Quik Interior Detailer.

    The wood trim was sealed with NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0.

    All crevices and vents were brushed out.

    Glass Cleaner Concentrate was used to clean all glass at 10:1.

    The floor mats were given a dry brush and vac, I then pre soaked the entire mat with All Purpose Cleaner at 4:1 and ran my carpet brush through some hot water and agitated.

    I rinsed each mat out with plenty of warm water, extracted the water out of the carpet with my shop vac, towel dried, and left in the sun to dry completely. Then vacummed one final time before placed into the vehicle.
























    I clayed the exterior with Detailing Clay (Mild) and Last Touch Spray Detailer at 1:1.

    I applied some #20 - Polymer Sealant followed by an application of Ultimate Quik Wax an hour later.

    The tires and wells were dressed with Hyper-Dressing at 2:1.
















































    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

  • #2
    Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

    Looks great Nick!
    Don
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    • #3
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      Absolutely astounding work, once again Nick. I really like the color on the Highlander, you level of work is top notch. Another happy customer I assume?
      "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
      When Barry gives you Meguiar's, you get one HECK OF A SHINE!"

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      • #4
        Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

        NIce work Nick

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        • #5
          Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

          Nick, fantastic results. The Highlander looks superb. Love the color, you made it pop. As usual, great results.
          quality creates its own demand

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by gto_don View Post
            Looks great Nick!
            Thanks!

            Originally posted by SuburbanGuy20 View Post
            Absolutely astounding work, once again Nick. I really like the color on the Highlander, you level of work is top notch. Another happy customer I assume?
            Thanks.

            Client was very happy with the results.

            Originally posted by aris View Post
            NIce work Nick
            Thank you.

            Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
            Nick, fantastic results. The Highlander looks superb. Love the color, you made it pop. As usual, great results.
            Thank you.
            Nick
            Tucker's Detailing Services
            815-954-0773
            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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            • #7
              Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

              Awesome work, wonderful photography and documentation.....That's one client that will be calling you again soon!!
              David M. Sylican
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              • #8
                Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

                Great job as always Nick!!! I always love seeing your work. Keep it up man!
                2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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                • #9
                  Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

                  Beautiful work as always Nick.


                  "It was in the late 30s and pretty cold actually."


                  One question: Are you Canadian? Late 30s? My friends in South Gillies, Ontario use that term.
                  2014 Cadillac ATS4 Performance in White Diamond Tricoat. It's loaded with everything but frickin' lasers!

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                  • #10
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                    Originally posted by Innovative Detailing View Post
                    Awesome work, wonderful photography and documentation.....That's one client that will be calling you again soon!!
                    Thanks!

                    I certainly hope so.

                    Originally posted by Marc08EX View Post
                    Great job as always Nick!!! I always love seeing your work. Keep it up man!
                    Thank you sir.

                    Originally posted by paulcr39 View Post
                    Beautiful work as always Nick.


                    "It was in the late 30s and pretty cold actually."

                    One question: Are you Canadian? Late 30s? My friends in South Gillies, Ontario use that term.
                    Thanks Paul!

                    No, I am not Canadian. LOL.
                    Nick
                    Tucker's Detailing Services
                    815-954-0773
                    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

                      Great work Nick Love the interior shots.
                      Learning new things everyday

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

                        Awesome job Nick, I don't care what anyone says I LOVE the way a sparkling clean white car pops!
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                        • #13
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                          Nick,

                          Which foam gun do you use? How do you like it?

                          Thanks.
                          It's only weird because it's not normal

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                          • #14
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                            Looks fantastic and I love this gen of Highlander and the color too.
                            Slava

                            SK Auto Detailing
                            http://skautodetailing.com

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                              Originally posted by TimG View Post
                              Great work Nick Love the interior shots.
                              Thank you Tim.

                              Originally posted by 1970judge View Post
                              Awesome job Nick, I don't care what anyone says I LOVE the way a sparkling clean white car pops!
                              Thanks.

                              I enjoy doing white vehicles.

                              Some find it boring, I like working on them.

                              Originally posted by mckeand13 View Post
                              Nick,

                              Which foam gun do you use? How do you like it?

                              Thanks.
                              The Gilmour foam gun.

                              I like it a lot and use it for every detail just about.

                              Originally posted by turbo_911 View Post
                              Looks fantastic and I love this gen of Highlander and the color too.
                              Thanks.
                              Nick
                              Tucker's Detailing Services
                              815-954-0773
                              2012 Ford Transit Connect

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