🔒 Internal Use Only

Standard Operating
Procedure

Step-by-step detailing workflow · DShine Details LLC

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Exterior Detail
11 steps · Complete in order — each step prepares the next
1
Wheels & Tires
🖌️ Wheel brush🧴 Towel🪥 Tire brush
  • Apply Chocolate Thunder Plus on wheels and tires
  • Agitate with wheel brush on rims, towel on tire sidewall, and tire brush on tread
  • Full rinse — do NOT let product dry
🍫 Chocolate Thunder Plus
2
Plastic Floor Mats
⚙️ If applicable
🪥 Stiff brush
  • Apply Chocolate Thunder Plus on plastic floor mats
  • Agitate with stiff brush to loosen dirt and grime
  • Full rinse
🍫 Chocolate Thunder Plus
3
Engine Bay
⚙️ If included
🖌️ Soft detailing brush
  • Apply Chocolate Thunder Plus throughout engine bay
  • Agitate with soft brush — avoid direct spray on electrical components
  • Rinse with moderate pressure
🍫 Chocolate Thunder Plus
4
Door Jambs
🖌️ Soft brush
  • Apply Chocolate Thunder Plus to all door jambs
  • Agitate with soft brush — pay extra attention to hinges and creases
  • Full rinse
🍫 Chocolate Thunder Plus
5
Pre-Wash (Snow Foam)
💨 Foam gun / cannon
  • Apply Chocolate Thunder Plus over entire wet vehicle body
  • No agitation — let dwell 2–3 minutes
  • Full rinse top to bottom
🍫 Chocolate Thunder Plus
6
Foam Wash
💨 Foam cannon
  • Load Hyper-Wash in foam cannon — 1 oz per 1L in tank
  • Cover entire vehicle with thick, stable foam
  • Allow to dwell — do not let dry
🫧 Meguiar's Hyper-Wash (1 oz/1L)
7
Contact Wash & Rinse
🪣 Bucket (400:1)🧽 Wash pad
  • Wash top to bottom in sections — agitate with wash pad using light pressure
  • Rinse pad frequently in bucket — never cross-contaminate
  • Final full rinse of entire vehicle
🫧 Meguiar's Hyper-Wash (400:1)
8
Drying Process
💨 Air blower🧴 Microfiber towel
  • Use air blower to force water out of mirrors, trim, and body creases
  • Dry remaining moisture with clean microfiber towel — no dragging
  • Special attention to door jambs and roof
🌬️ No product
9
Spray Wax Sealant
🧴 Microfiber towel
  • Apply X-Press Spray Wax on clean, dry paint
  • Work section by section — apply and buff with microfiber towel
  • Gloss protection active ~2 weeks
✨ Meguiar's X-Press Spray Wax (RTU)
10
Trim & Plastic Dressing
🧴 Applicator or towel
  • Apply Hyper Dressing to all exterior trims, plastic moldings, and rubber
  • Dilution 1:1 for high-gloss finish
  • Avoid contact with paint or glass surfaces
💜 Hyper Dressing (1:1)
11
Tire Dressing
🧴 Foam applicator
  • Apply All Season Dressing RTU to tire sidewall
  • Spread evenly across the full sidewall — avoid rims
  • Allow to dry — do not move vehicle immediately
🔵 All Season Dressing (RTU)
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Interior Detail
15 steps · Always top to bottom — avoid cross-contamination
1
Blow Out Entire Vehicle
🌀 Tornador / Air blower
  • Blow out all interior — vents, cracks, seams, and under seats
  • Dislodge dry debris before applying any wet products
  • Work top to bottom — headliner first, floor last
🌬️ No product
2
Seat Shampoo — 2 Phase
⚙️ If included
🔧 Drill + brush attachment💧 Mytee Extractor
⚡ Phase 1 — Flex Citrus
Apply hot water first, then Flex Citrus (1:64 / 1 tbsp per 1L). Agitate with drill brush. Extract with Mytee.
💧 Phase 2 — Flex Fire
Apply Flex Fire (1–2 oz per 1L hot water). Agitate with drill brush. Extract with Mytee. Repeat if needed.
  • Wear gloves — high alkaline formula. Extract until water runs clear.
🔥 Flex Citrus (Step 1)🔥 Flex Fire (Step 2)
3
Driver Door + Driver Seat 360°
🧴 Microfiber🖌️ Detail brush
  • Detail door: panel, pockets, inner handle, seams, and window switch area
  • Seat: backrest, cushion, sides, and all seams — full 360°
  • Apply Pol Star with microfiber — wipe with clean cloth
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
4
Rear Driver-Side Door + Rear Seat 360°
🧴 Microfiber🖌️ Detail brush
  • Detail rear driver-side door: panel, pockets, inner handle
  • Rear driver-side seat — backrest, cushion, sides — full 360°
  • Apply Pol Star with microfiber
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
5
Rear Passenger-Side Door + Rear Seat 360°
🧴 Microfiber🖌️ Detail brush
  • Detail rear passenger-side door: panel, pockets, inner handle
  • Rear passenger-side seat — full 360°. Include rear cupholder if present.
  • Apply Pol Star with microfiber
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
6
Passenger Door + Passenger Seat 360°
🧴 Microfiber🖌️ Detail brush
  • Detail passenger door: panel, pockets, inner handle
  • Passenger seat — backrest, cushion, sides — full 360°
  • Apply Pol Star with microfiber
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
7
Cup Holders
🖌️ Detail brush🧴 Microfiber
  • Remove inserts if applicable
  • Clean inside and outside each cup holder with Pol Star
  • Use brush for creases and hard-to-reach edges
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
8
Dashboard & A/C Vents
🖌️ Fine vent brush🧴 Microfiber
  • Fine brush through each vent slat — inside out
  • Detail full dashboard with Pol Star, section by section
  • Include center console, steering wheel, and steering column
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
9
Pedals + Ceiling Mirrors
🧴 Microfiber🪣 Spray bottle
  • Pedals: apply APC (4:1 heavy duty) — agitate and wipe clean
  • Ceiling mirrors (visor / rearview): apply glass cleaner with fresh microfiber
  • Use separate towels for APC and glass surfaces
🟢 Meguiar's APC (4:1) 🪟 Glass Cleaner
10
Glove Compartments
🖌️ Detail brush🧴 Microfiber
  • Empty compartment completely before cleaning
  • Clean inside, hinges, and edges with Pol Star
  • Dry with clean microfiber before returning contents
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
11
Headliner / Roof Wash
⚙️ If included
🧴 Soft microfiber🖌️ Soft brush
  • Apply Pol Star with soft microfiber — minimal pressure on fabric/alcantara
  • Linear strokes only — never circular on fabric headliner
  • Dry immediately to prevent watermarks or ring stains
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
12
Full Vacuum — Same Detailing Order
🌀 Vacuum / Extractor
  • Vacuum following the same sequence: driver → rear driver → rear passenger → passenger
  • Include under seats, seat rails, and all carpet areas
  • Vacuum headliner and seat surfaces if shampoo was performed
🌬️ No product
13
Trunk — Vacuum & Plastic Detail
🌀 Vacuum🧴 Microfiber
  • Vacuum trunk completely including spare tire area and under liner
  • Detail all trunk plastic panels and trim with Pol Star
  • Clean trunk rubber seals and weather stripping
🌊 Koch Chemie Pol Star (1:10)
14
Interior Dressing
⚙️ Client request
🧴 Microfiber applicator🧴 Dry towel
  • Apply P&S Natural Finish RTU with microfiber applicator
  • Matte OEM finish — dashboards, door panels, vinyl, and leather
  • Remove excess immediately with dry towel — no buildup
🎨 P&S Natural Finish (RTU)
15
Interior Glass + Shiny/Chrome Surfaces
🧴 NEW microfiber #1🧴 NEW microfiber #2
  • Glass Cleaner on all interior glass with new microfiber — windshield, windows, rearview mirror
  • Quick Interior Detailer on all shiny/chrome surfaces (handles, emblems, controls) with a separate new microfiber
  • Never reuse exterior towels — always fresh cloths for interior glass
🪟 Glass Cleaner (RTU) ⚡ Quik Interior Detailer (RTU)
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