Car Detailing for Suzuki Kizashi

Detailing your Suzuki Kizashi

The Kizashi was a genuinely good sedan that arrived just before Suzuki left Canada, and the owners who have one tend to be loyal and a little protective. The leather is usually dry by now and comes back with a cleaner and conditioner, the 18-inch wheels need a proper wheel cleaner, and the paint has typically been hand-washed into swirls that a one-step polish clears. A sealant keeps an orphaned car looking cared for.

What we watch for on a Kizashi

• The leather on most Kizashis has dried out and gone glossy with age; cleaning and conditioning bring the matte look back
• 18-inch wheels on Sport trims trap brake dust between spokes
• AWD cars saw every winter, so salt film on the lower body is heavy and arches may have rust
• Paint is often swirled from years of hand washing; a one-step polish restores gloss
• The soft-touch dash is cleaned with a mild cleaner and microfibre

Midsize sedans: the family and commuter workhorse

A midsize sedan usually carries the school run, the commute and the weekend grocery trip, which means a rear seat full of crumbs and a trunk full of whatever rolled around in it. Wide doors and large panels reward a proper two-bucket wash.