Car Detailing for Infiniti QX55

Detailing your Infiniti QX55

The QX55 is a QX50 with a lower roof, and that roof is where the cleaning challenges start: a flat rear window that spots and a spoiler that drips grit down the tailgate. We polish the glass, flush the spoiler gap and correct the soft clear coat before a sealant. Inside, the red leather gets foamed and brushed, the twin screens get a lint-free towel and the tight rear footwells get a narrow nozzle for the salt.

What we watch for on a QX55

• The sloped rear glass sits at a shallow angle and collects water spots and salt haze; a glass polish handles etched spots
• The rear spoiler and the base of the hatch glass trap grit that drips down the tailgate after a wash; we flush and dry both
• Monaco Red leather shows dust in the grain and dye transfer; a foaming cleaner and soft brush restore the colour
• Soft Infiniti clear coat shows swirls on dark colours; a fine polish and a sealant restore the gloss
• The rear seat is tighter than the QX50, so the rear footwells need a narrow nozzle and a crevice tool

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.