Car Detailing for Dodge Hornet

Detailing your Dodge Hornet

The Hornet is a small crossover with an Italian cabin, red stitching and a lot of glossy black trim, so the detail is about keeping those details crisp. We brush the stitching, clean the glossy trim without scratching it and clear dust from the twin dash hoods. On the plug-in R/T the charge-port door gets cleaned for winter. The cargo area and seats get extracted and the bright paint gets a polish and a sealant that keep the colour looking fresh.

What we watch for on a Hornet

• Glossy black console and door trim scratch easily; a plastic-safe cleaner and plush microfibre only
• Red stitching on the seats and dash holds dust that makes the colour look dull; a soft brush brings it back
• The R/T plug-in has a charge port on the rear fender whose door and recess collect salt; we clean and dry it
• Twin-cowl dash hoods collect dust in the recesses; a brush and compressed air
• Hot Tamale red and other bright colours show water spots; a polish and a sealant keep them bright

Compact SUVs: cargo areas that do everything

Compact crossovers are family cars, gear haulers and dog taxis in one. The cargo floor, the rear seatbacks and the door sills collect the most dirt, while taller bodies catch more road spray along the sides.