Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
We’ve seen a lot of unique vehicles come through NorthWest Auto Salon since we first opened up the garage doors a few years ago, but not many can compare to what showed up for a quick hand wash at the end of the day last Friday.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Originally created in 1936 by Carl G. Mayer, Oscar’s nephew, the Wienermobile has long since evolved into one of the most iconic rolling advertisements in American pop-culture history. Since conception, the Wienermobile has undergone a number of chassis upgrades ranging from the early Jeep Willys to late model Chevrolet vans, GMC W-series & completely purpose built platforms. As of late, Oscar Mayer has even debuted a micro-Wienermobile based off the Mini Cooper S! Of the 8 Wienermobiles in active duty, the variant that showed up for a scrub down, however, was the widest of the wursts – coming in at a lengthy 27 ft. long and 11 ft. high, this mobile sausage was even too large to fit in the wash bay. We had no choice but to wash it outside!
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Long hours on the road were definitely starting to do a number on the Wienermobile’s dog & bun. Brake dust and road grime build up was heavy, but nothing a few PSI of water and some heavy soaping couldn’t remove.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
With the pressure washer roaring, we began spraying down the frank’s exterior. The large seam between the base & sausage was housing a significant amount of dirt and build up which had to be blasted out before a proper scrub down could commence.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Once the initial layers of contaminants had been sprayed off, Myron began hand washing the passenger side of the Wienermobile making sure to hit every inch of the 27ft bun while Blake focused his efforts on the driver’s side before moving on cleaning up the frankfurter’s upper fuselage.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Venturing into the interior of the Wienermobile is like stepping into a space ship powered by ketchup and mustard. The captain’s chairs have all been custom upholstered with a matching red & yellow color scheme while the carpet sports a collage of abstract shapes & paint splatters. Apparently, the 2004 Wieners have even been overhauled to include a voice activated GPS navigation system, an audio center with a wireless microphone, and a horn that plays the Wiener Jingle in 21 different genres from Hip Hop to Bossa Nova – which is some pretty impressive equipment for a hot dog on wheels.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
We finished up the hand wash on the Wienermobile and it was time to hit the open road again; our Hotdoggers complimented us on a job well done and awarded Olive with a new plushy chew toy for all of her hard work!
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
We also managed to score a few rare Wienermobile key chains which will be given away as prizes to winners of facebook trivia questions & awarded in other social media contests.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
With the Wienermobile cleaned and shining, the Hotdoggers set off on their journey with a personal escort out from Olive & her latest toy.
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
We’re always excited to take on the challenge of detailing larger vehicles, and the Wienermobile has been one of the biggest to date. Hopefully next time this frankfurter rolls through we’ll have a bit more time to give it a complete interior + exterior detail as well as get it in the cyclorama with its younger sibling for a proper photo shoot!
Seattle Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon handwash Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Be sure to check out the official Oscar Mayer facebook page for all the updates & info from the Wienermobile’s Good Mood Mission tour & other adventures across the US. Thanks for reading!
I’d go crazy driving that thing!