Car Detailing for Mitsubishi Outlander

Detailing your Mitsubishi Outlander

The current Outlander looks far more expensive than the old one, with quilted leather on the upper trims that holds grime in its stitching and needs a soft brush rather than a wipe. The plug-in hybrid adds a charge port on the rear quarter whose seal collects salt. Families use the small third row more than they admit, so the floor under it gets extracted. The big 20-inch wheels get a barrel brush, and the paint gets polished and sealed.

What we watch for on a Outlander

• The PHEV's charge port on the rear quarter collects salt and needs its seal wiped
• Diamond-quilted leather on upper trims holds grime in the stitching and needs a soft brush with the cleaner
• The third row is small and usually folded flat, and the carpet under it needs extraction
• 20-inch wheels on current cars trap brake dust and need a barrel brush
• The previous generation's split tailgate had a drop-down lower section whose hinges collect dirt

Midsize SUVs: three rows of places to hide crumbs

With a third row, a big cargo area and plenty of child-seat anchors, midsize SUVs hide a lot of mess. We work through each row and each seat track so nothing is left behind.