Hey everybody, today in the Detail Garage we've got this beautiful 1953 Roadmaster Estate Wagon.
It has been sitting outside collecting water spots, dirt and debris.
We're going to show you how to protect and properly wash your beautiful restoration showcar
without harming the finish.
This car truly is a beautiful piece of machinery and Americana.
1953 Buick with a 322 Nailhead which produces maybe 100 horsepower and a two speed Dyna
Flow transmission.
Anyone that knows me, knows that I love classic cars so being able to work on this one is
a real privelage.
So, you guys just sit back, stay tuned.
We have a lot of things planned for this car to bring out the high shine.
As you can see this thing is thrashed so it'll take some work and time but it is well worth it.
Alright guys, after brining in the 1953 Buick, I can see that it has water spots, dirt and
debirs because this car was sitting outside and after being rained on it has water spots
that can damage the finish.
So today, I'll rinse it off and foam it using Citrus Wash Clear which will emulsify the
filth to show case that high shine.
Over here I have two buckets set up with water and I'll place a Dirt Trap in each bucket.
Inserting them in at an angle and press them to the bottom to create a tight seal which
prevents contamination from flowing back up through the cones and returning to the vehicle.
While we're at it, I'll add about an ounce of shampoo to the wash bucket and the foam cannon.
We've already filled this with warm water to produce as much foam as we can.
Foam is going to lubricate the surface so we don't scratch as we wash.
Now before we start the foaming process, we are going to tackle the dirtiest area which
on any vehicle is going to be the wheels.
These whitewalls have become dull from dirt, brake dust and road grime.
Using Sticky Citrus Gel, we'll spray it on the surface and agitate it using the Best
Detailing Brush and really get these wheels looking great.
So, lets get started!
By using Citrus Wash Clear it made an impressive amout of foam that is lubricating the surface
to safely remove surface debris.
Now using the Chenille Microfiber Wash Mitt with some suds we can scrub away the remaining
stubborn stains.
Starting at the highest point and wiping in one direction we can gently remove the remaining filth.
Working in straight lines we are reducing the chances of adding scratches or swirls.
Heading back to the second bucket which is for rinsing, we are pressing the mitt against
the Dirt Trap.
This is releasing any grime that the wash mitt traps and the Dirt Trap prevents us from
bringing it back on to the vehicle.
For further reassurance that we don't bring it back on to the car, I'll wring it out on
the ground.
Now I'll go back to the fresh water bucket to grab more suds and we can keep on washing.
In case you're wondering, Citrus Wash Clear doesn't have any wax or sealant so it won't
stain the wood finish.
A lot of guys with woody's or wood trim wonder what is the proper soap to use for paint and wood.
This is safely removing debris without damaging the wood.
Even though the wood is treated and stained, you can still change the whole affect by using
the wrong soap.
So, by using Citrus Wash Clear we are going to clean it without changing the look.
Alrighty guys, we have just completed phase one of the full detail on this '53 Buick.
Starting off with Sticky Citrus Gel to clean up the whitewalls and bring them back to life.
Moving on to the vehicle we used Citrus Wash Clear to emulsify dirt and debris to prevent
the installation of scratches or swirls.
It only seemed fitting to use the Large SUV Waffle Weave Towel to dry it because this
car was considered an SUV of its day.
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If you like this car or this video be sure to give it a thumbs up and we'll see you guys
next time right here in the Detail Garage.