Bringing back that new car feeling
Our client recently purchased a brand new 2023 Kia Forte GT and brought it in for a Premium Wash. He also added carpet and rubber mat shampooing to get that new car feeling back. This job took around 3 hours, but the end results were stunning. Read along as I walk you through this Kia Forte interior and exterior detail.
Seeing that this vehicle was in great shape overall, and the owner didn’t have pets, it was a pretty straightforward detail. I proceeded with working on the mats first so they could get enough time to dry, then deep cleaned the wheels followed by the exterior and finally the interior.
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1. The Kia Forte Exterior Detail
For the exterior I started off with deep cleaning the wheels and tires. I used an assortment of brushes to agitate the wheel cleaner, P&S Break Buster, into the nooks and crevices of the wheels and wheel barrels. For the lug nuts, I used a bore hair brush to agitate and clean the lug nuts as well. I then rinsed the wheels off with the power washer.
Moving on to the body, I started off with a PH neutral foam rinse to ensure any stuck dirt is lifted and encapsulated. I then followed up with a thorough rinse. It is worth noting that our water runs through a softener removing minerals such as calcium and resulting in spot free washes every time.
After the rinse I applied another coat of foam and proceeded to give the Forte a hand wash using the two bucket method. I used chenille mitt to minimize any potential scratching or swirling. I finally detailed the door and trunk jambs before giving the care one final rinse.
2. The Kia Forte Interior Detail
For the interior I started by removing all the garbage and personal belongings of the client. Next, I removed the rubber mats and carpets and got to work deep cleaning both. For the rubber mats I used Adam’s Rubber Mat & Liner Cleaner and for the carpets I used Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, also from Adam’s. I worked the chemicals in using a drill brush then rinsed the rubber mats off using the power washer. For the carpets, I wiped them dry using a micro fiber towel and let them air dry.
I then moved on to dusting and cleaning all the interior surfaces. As I mentioned earlier, the car was in pretty good shape so I didn’t use any dedicated interior cleaners. I used CARPRO’s InnerQD which was enough to get the interior gleaming. The client also loved how it smelled so bonus points there.
Next, I vacuumed the entire vehicle making sure to get deep under the seats and into the cup holders and door pockets. I finished off by shining the glass inside and out as well as the mirrors. I made a final walkaround to make sure nothing was missed before notifying the client that his car was ready for pickup.
Overall I really enjoyed this Kia Forte interior and exterior detail. I have to say that I am pretty impressed with the overall quality and style Kia is delivering with these new vehicles.
