I bought the AUTODECO kit with the van's cleaning equipment. My floor-preparation diary records how repeated tool loading and travel left dust and residue that took several cleaning stages to remove.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The item in my kit
I bought AUTODECO Car-Wash and Detailing Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought the AUTODECO kit with the van's cleaning equipment. My floor-preparation diary records how repeated tool loading and travel left dust and residue that took several cleaning stages to remove.
Where it fits my build
The preparation session began with sweeping the cargo area. I followed with a mop and floor-cleaner spray, and used a towel and Simple Green on the walls.
For material that remained stuck to the floor, I used wire-brush and nylon-brush drill attachments. I dried the cleaned floor with a towel after working through those stages.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My build notes
Dust and residue had accumulated while I was repeatedly loading tools into the van and driving out to work on it. This session was about getting the cargo area ready for the next material stage.
The loose dirt, stuck-on residue and final drying were separate preparation jobs.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Chemical Guys kits combine wash chemicals and accessories around different foam applicators. One uses a pressure-washer foam cannon and the other a hose-fed foam gun, unlike the AUTODECO assortment with its vacuum and brush selection.
Chemical Guys Foam-Cannon Wash Kit
This kit combines wash chemicals, a bucket and accessories with a foam cannon. The cannon connects to a pressure-washer setup rather than a garden hose alone.
This kit groups wash chemicals and accessories around a hose-fed foam gun. A bucket and other cleaning tools make it a broader wash setup than a sprayer alone.
