West Babylon Auto Detailing – 2008 Ford Explorer
Victory Detailing is no stranger to the Ford Explorer! We recently detailed this 2008 Ford Explorer located in West Babylon, NY. This vehicle was in mint condition when we found it. The owner had just leased the vehicle and was excited to have it detailed for the winter season on Long Island.
After washing, clay barring, and waxing the car, we were able to add a level of protection to prevent the paint from looking dull or the clear coat from swirling. The elements on Long Island during the winter season can be harsh. Sometimes, all it takes is the application of a high quality wax to maintain the appearance of the exterior. Combined with the use of a waterless car wash to preserve the original look and you have the recipe to keep your paint looking radiant for years to come.
The interior of this Ford Explorer was also in great condition. We treated the dash area and polished the windows and door jams before conditioning the leather seats.
This Ford Explorer was in showroom condition when the owner of the vehicle returned to pick it up. We’ve detailed many vehicles in West Babylon, and hope to service more clients in that area and other surrounding towns on Long Island. Another job well-done by Victory Detailing!
Mineola Auto Detailing – 2009 GMC Yukon
This 2009 GMC Yukon located in Mineola was recently detailed by Victory Detailing. There is a lot of surface area on full-size SUV’s so we knew we had our work cut out for us. We started this detailing job by washing the vehicle down and taking a clay bar to painted surfaces. It’s smart to remove all surface contaminants before applying a coat of wax on the paint.
We used the Porter Cable 7424xp to apply a coat of wax from Auto Glym. After removing the wax with clean microfiber towels, we moved onto the interior of the SUV. We started vacuuming the inside of the vehicle and all carpeted areas. There were many areas for us to remain conscious of while detailing the interior. After treating the dashboard area and polishing the glass, we took care of the “final touches” before presenting the vehicle to our client.
We usually polish the exterior glass and apply a coat of tire shine prior to presenting our work to clients. Everyone was pleased with the results and we hope to service this Yukon again in the near future. Another job well-done by Victory Detailing.
Long Island Marine Detailing
Victory Detailing is always up for a challenge with respect to boat and marine detailing on Long Island. The hull on this Rinker Captiva 232 was dull, oxidized, and required the work of a marine detailing specialist. Our task was to restore the appearance of the hull as it was oxidizing prematurely.
We washed the hull of the boat with a marine concentrate from Woody’s. Next, we compounded the entire hull with a high-quality compound from Malco. The Tru-Grit compound was applied with a Mikita Rotary buffer and a wool pad. The red colored fiberglass really shined up after the compound was removed. The oxidation was removed entirely and the color really brightened up.
Next, we applied a coat of carnauba based wax from Garry’s. The wax added a level of protection to the fiberglass as well as maintaining the level of shine and luster.
The owner of this boat was excited that the hull was no longer oxidized and protected for the winter. We hope to detail this Rinker Captiva in the spring after we remove the shrink wrap covering. Another Long Island boat detailing job completed by the team at Victory Detailing!
West Babylon Boat Detailing – 1983 Aquasport
We recently detailed a 1983 Aquasport called “Final Frontier” in West Babylon, NY. This boat had been kept within a family and is now undergoing a full restoration. The owner of the boat hopes to have the boat dropped in the water by August of this season. We were called to duty to restore the hull and top side of this 29 ft. boat.
This boat was in poor condition and very dirty. There was heavy oxidation on the hull, black streaks and rust marks. We started with washing and scrubbing all fiberglass and gel coated surfaces to remove the dirt and grime. We spent a little extra time during this phase as the boat was extremely dirty. After rinsing all the dirt off, we dried all surfaces to prevent water spots from developing as it was a sunny day.
We took a heavy compound to the hull to remove the oxidation and strip through any surface contaminants that might be still be on the fiberglass. After compounding, we hit some areas with black streak remover to ensure a clean hull before applying wax. We moved up to the top side of the boat and applied and removed compound there was well. There were rust stains on the fiberglass around the cleats so we use our rust stain remover to ensure that the surfaces were clean and spot free.
The application of wax went smoothly as we were applying to a clean and bare fiberglass surface. The removal of the wax left the gel coat protected and slick to the touch. This was a major improvement from the condition we found the boat in. We followed the same process on the top side of the boat and finished with polishing the chrome pieces.
The owner was very pleased with the results and mentioned that the condition of the boat resembled what it looked like when it was acquired in 1991. The boats “new look” gave him the motivation to proceed with purchasing a new transmission and continue with the restoration process. We were equally pleased with the results as this boat transformed from dirty to clean and protected on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
North Babylon Car Detailing – 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Grand Cherokee’s are always a pleasure to detail. We recently detailed a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited in North Babylon, NY. This Jeep had it’s typical wear and tear. The owner explained that she had a terrible experience at a local car wash the last time it was detailed. Additionally, she didn’t care for having to drop off the truck, find a ride home, and return back to the car wash again to pick it up. Calling Victory Detailing (mobile professionals!) was clearly the right choice.
We started with rinsing down the car and scrubbing it. The only area that needed additional attention was the wheels. Jeep wheels are tough to work on as they become pitted, stained, and caked with brake dust. You can get them looking new again, but it takes time and agitation with stiff bristle wheel brush to deliver results. After rinsing and drying we took a clay bar to the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s painted surfaces. The clay worked well on the white paint and got into the cracks where we molded the clay to fit. If clay was not used on this car, dirt would have forever remained in the majority of tight spaces between the molding, weather stripping, etc.
After we removed the carnauba-based wax, the paint felt nourished, treated, and protected. There was a noticeable difference in the shine we created after wax removal. We finished by treating the vinyl, rubber, and plastic trim. We also treated the tires and protected the wheels. After the exterior glass was polished, we tackled the interior.
The interior was in good shape for the most part. The only source of concern the owner had was the condition of the door panels. (As left in poor condition from the last detailing job) There were white streaks that appear to have been created from a cheap “armor-all” type product that was never wiped off. We were able to removed the stains from the door panels and leave them with a brilliant shine.
We left our signature air freshener (new car scent!) in the Jeep and asked the owner to give the vehicle a glance over. She was very happy and impressed with our work as she told us “she hasn’t seen it looking this good since it was new!” We were pleased with the results and hope to detailing her 39 ft. RV in the near future.
