There’s something soothing about the process of washing a car, or in this case, observing a well-used vehicle receive a thorough cleaning for the first time in a long while. Prior to listing it for sale, the team at Gears & Gasoline brought their Subaru Forester camera car to Automotive Aesthetic in Charlottesville, VA, where the vehicle received some much-needed care—the 200,000-mile Subaru had not been washed in nearly a year. Daniel Wendell, the owner of Automotive Aesthetic, guides us through the steps of washing, polishing, and protecting the black Forester, showcasing the professionalism and passion that make the process enjoyable to watch.
Alongside popular techniques like using two buckets and grit guards, Daniel shares tips on reducing visible swirl marks, restoring faded headlights, and maintaining the mirror-like finish of a recently detailed vehicle. After a two-stage correction, aside from a few minor imperfections and the expected blemishes from 200,000 miles of wear and tear, the Forester’s finish has been revitalized, making it look as though it could have graced a showroom floor for the last decade.
As a fellow owner of a pre-owned black car needing a fresh paint job, I might finally have to take the plunge and contact my local detailer after watching this video.
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