Deep Cleaning a Filthy Porsche 911 Carrera 4s: Full Detail Guide

Exterior Deep Cleaning Process

• 🧼 The detail begins with a three-bucket method for washing: one for soapy water, one for rinsing the mitt, and a dedicated one for wheels.
• 💧 A pre-rinse with a pressure washer removes loose dirt before applying foam from a Chemical Guys melon-flavored foam cannon.
• ⚙️ Wheels are addressed first, using a bendable brush to clean behind the spokes and inside the wheel drum, followed by scrubbing fender liners.
• 🚗 The car is washed from top to bottom, starting with the roof and working down to the doors, then the bumpers and side sills to minimize scratching.
• ✨ Clay barring is performed using a putty-like substance and soapy water to remove contaminants like exhaust soot, overspray, tar, and sap, indicated by resistance during gliding.

Paint Protection and Finishing Touches

• 🛡️ After washing and rinsing, a Turtle Wax ceramic spray is applied to the dry car for protection, usable on paint, windows, top, and wheels.
• 🌟 Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish is used to shine the exhaust tips, with potential application on headlights, wheels, and other aluminum/magnesium parts.
• 👟 303 Tire Bomb is applied to the tires using a wax applicator pad for an even finish, with excess wiped from rims.
• 🔧 The engine bay receives a wipe-down using an all-purpose cleaner, brush, and microfiber towels, including the engine cover and trim.
• 💡 The frunk (front trunk) and door sills are cleaned using a quick detailer spray and microfiber towels.

Interior Detailing Steps

• 🚪 All interior items, including floor mats, garage door openers, and papers, are removed before cleaning.
• 🛋️ Seats are cleaned using Lexol leather cleaner, with the speaker noting a preference for it over Chemical Guys for better overall cleaning.
• 🧴 Chemical Guys leather conditioner is applied to keep seats shiny and pliable.
• 🚗 Carpeted inserts on door panels are cleaned with a carpet cleaner and bristle brush.
• 🎛️ Interior panels, dashboard, steering wheel, and plastic surfaces are cleaned with a diluted 10:1 ratio of Chemical Guys all-purpose cleaner and a bristle brush.
• 🧹 Floor mats are treated for dog hair using a dog hair brush, followed by shampooing with Chemical Guys carpet fabric cleaner and extraction, with a tip to add hair conditioner to reduce foaming.