Car Detailing for Subaru Forester

Detailing your Subaru Forester

Foresters have more glass than almost anything else on the road, and cleaning all of it from the inside is the part of the job owners notice first on the drive home. The cargo area usually holds dog hair, which comes out with a rubber brush before extraction, and the rear bumper step is scratched and salty from years of loading. Newer Foresters wear black cladding that fades to grey and comes back with a restorer, and a sealant keeps the paint easy.

What we watch for on a Forester

• Tall glass means a lot of interior window area that fogs and films; a full glass polish inside makes a noticeable difference
• Dog hair in the cargo carpet and seat gaps needs a rubber brush before extraction
• The rear bumper step is scratched from loading and collects salt; we clean and protect it
• Black wheel-arch cladding on newer cars fades and needs a trim restorer
• The large sunroof seals collect dust and leaves and should be cleaned so the drains stay clear

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.