A detailer is tasked with restoring a 2012 Chevy Traverse that has been severely neglected and infested with mice. The vehicle has 257,000 kilometers on it and has been left abandoned for years, resulting in a buildup of dirt, grime, and rodent droppings. The detailer documents the process of cleaning and restoring the vehicle, including removing the seats, vacuuming, and using various cleaning products and tools. Despite the challenges, the detailer is able to transform the vehicle, making it look as good as possible. The process takes 18 hours, and the vehicle is finally ready for a new owner who will hopefully take better care of it.
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1. The vehicle being detailed is a 2012 Chevy Traverse.
2. The vehicle has approximately 257,000 kilometers (160,000 miles) on it.
3. The vehicle spent its entire life on an Indian reserve nearby.
4. The vehicle was abandoned for the last couple of years before being sold.
5. The new owner picked up the vehicle "dirt cheap" and brought it to the detailer.
6. The vehicle has a severe rodent infestation.
7. The vehicle's interior is heavily soiled with dirt, debris, and rodent droppings.
8. The detailer had to wear a respirator to avoid the smell of the vehicle's interior.
9. The vehicle's carpets are badly damaged and will likely not be restored to their original condition.
10. The detailer uses a variety of cleaning products and tools, including a steam cleaner and drill brushes, to clean the vehicle.
11. The detailer applies 303 to the interior plastics to give them a deep matte finish.
12. The detailer uses a clay bar to remove tar and other contaminants from the vehicle's paint.
13. The vehicle's front passenger tire has a leak and needs to be inflated multiple times during the detailing process.
14. The detailing process takes approximately 18 hours to complete.