Car Detailing for Scion xD

Detailing your Scion xD

The xD is a Yaris in a Scion suit, small enough to detail quickly and old enough now that the cloth has soaked up a decade of student life. We extract the fabric, treat the odours, and brush the hard plastic clean without scratching it. The rear seat slides on tracks that collect crumbs and salt. The paint is thin, so a light polish and a sealant are the right approach, and the hubcaps come off so the wheels get cleaned properly.

What we watch for on a xD

• The sliding rear seat runs on tracks that fill with crumbs and salt
• Thin cloth and carpet absorb odours and respond to extraction and an enzyme treatment
• Dash and door plastics are hard and mark easily; soft brushes and a mild cleaner keep them tidy
• The paint is thin, so we keep polishing light and rely on a sealant for protection
• Wheel covers come off so the steel rims behind them get cleaned of salt

Compact cars: small cabins, big wear

Small cabins mean every surface is within reach of a stray coffee or a boot print, and the carpets take it all. Outside, compact cars live a hard life in parking lots and on the 401, so the lower panels collect salt and stone chips.