PDA

View Full Version : Rasky's Auto Detailing: '08 Accord detail


RaskyR1
08-30-2009, 05:13 PM
2008 Accord, 18K miles, 1-step exterior and complete interior detail.

This car belongs to the same owner of the Honda Element that I had the paint wrinkle issue with. The car was VERY clean and I really only found one minor paint defect which is shown below.

Process was to first wash with Meguiars Gold Class car soap, using a soft wash mitt and the 2 bucket method. I used P21S Wheel gel on the wheels and let it dwell while I washed the exterior. I then agitated them with my EZ brush. Tires were cleaned with Amazing Roll Off and scrubbed with a stiff brush. Wheel wells were cleaned with Meguairs APC+.

Wheel gel dwelling
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD11.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD12.jpg


The paint was then clayed using Meguiars Clay and Last Touch as lube. The was a fair amount of bonded surface contaminants, though the below pic doesn't look as bad as it did in person

Clay after half the hood
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD17.jpg


This was the only visable paint defect
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD18.jpg


Interior was given a thorough vacuum and was then purged with air. Carpets and matts were cleaned using the LGM with Folex solution. Vinyl was clean with 1Z Einszett Cockpit Premium Interior Plastic Cleaner. Seats were clean with Meguiars APC. I also gave all the fabric a 3M Scotch Guard treatment.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD13.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD14.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD15.jpg


Hi
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD16.jpg


A gave the exterior a 1-step buff using Meguiars M205 via the Flex DA and a black LC classic foam pad. While there was no visible marring, this process definitely added some gloss....heck even my girl noticed the difference. :D


LSP was Zaino Z2/ZXF (x3) with Z8 wipe down the next morning. Tires were dressed with Meguiars Hyper Dressing at 3:1. Glass was done with Meguiars D120 glass cleaner. All exterior lamps were polished with M205 and then protected with ZAIO. Wheels were also given a once over with ZAIO


After pics...car is cool green color, but the pics don't reflect it very well IMO.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD5.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD6.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD7.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD9.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD2.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD8.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD1.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD10.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD3.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD4.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD19.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD22.jpg


http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD20.jpg


Thanks for looking! :wavey:
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2009/08ACCORD21.jpg




Rasky
loudog2
08-30-2009, 05:16 PM
Great job Chad!! I'm always amazed on how well that Bissel little green machine works. Car looks great.
SRHTX
08-30-2009, 05:59 PM
Great job Chad!! I'm always amazed on how well that Bissel little green machine works. Car looks great.

I got tired of messing with the Bissel. I went ahead and bought an Aztec Extractor. It should arrive Monday evening. :Picture:


btw - Nice detail on the Green Honda Accord EX 4 banger! :dblthumb2:

Stephen
ASPHALT ROCKET
08-30-2009, 08:38 PM
Looks great Chad.
GMC83
08-30-2009, 09:51 PM
Looks really glossy, I think M205 is the worlds best polish.

Nice work.
sydster
08-30-2009, 10:42 PM
Nice work as always!:xyxthumbs:
TheDodgeGuy
08-31-2009, 12:44 AM
I got tired of messing with the Bissel. I went ahead and bought an Aztec Extractor. It should arrive Monday evening. :Picture:


btw - Nice detail on the Green Honda Accord EX 4 banger! :dblthumb2:

Stephen


Would you please post a review on the Aztec after you get a solid impression? Thanks :xyxthumbs:
TheDodgeGuy
08-31-2009, 12:48 AM
Nice work. Was it tough to take on another Honda? I am willing to bet for just a fraction of a second before you laid the polisher down on the paint you where squinting one eye closed and thinking "here we go again"
WindyCity
08-31-2009, 08:05 AM
Looks really glossy, I think M205 is the worlds best polish.

Nice work.



Just ordered some last night!!!
RaskyR1
08-31-2009, 09:01 AM
Great job Chad!! I'm always amazed on how well that Bissel little green machine works. Car looks great.

Thanks LD! The LGM has never ley e down yet. :D


I got tired of messing with the Bissel. I went ahead and bought an Aztec Extractor. It should arrive Monday evening. :Picture:


btw - Nice detail on the Green Honda Accord EX 4 banger! :dblthumb2:

Stephen

Thanks Stephen. I'd love to get me an Aztec or Mytee, but I just don't do enough cars to justify the cost. Plus I would much rather only polish paint. ;)


Looks great Chad.


Thanks Dana!


Looks really glossy, I think M205 is the worlds best polish.



Nice work.



It's definitely one of my favorite!




Nice work as always!



Thank you.




Nice work. Was it tough to take on another Honda? I am willing to bet for just a fraction of a second before you laid the polisher down on the paint you where squinting one eye closed and thinking "here we go again"



LOL. Nope! You won't catch me doing the same mistake twice! :D
sportscarhiatus
08-31-2009, 04:14 PM
Nice work... that Accord is shimmering!

Would you attribute that high wet gloss moreso to M205 or Zaino LSP? What's your favorite polish since M205 was just one of your favorites? Menzerna nano? And that Zaino LSP... that looks amazing. How does that compare to Souveran/UPP/DGPS?
RaskyR1
08-31-2009, 04:38 PM
Nice work... that Accord is shimmering!

Would you attribute that high wet gloss moreso to M205 or Zaino LSP? What's your favorite polish since M205 was just one of your favorites? Menzerna nano? And that Zaino LSP... that looks amazing. How does that compare to Souveran/UPP/DGPS?

Definitely the M205. Most people can not see a difference between waxes/sealants on a well prepped panel. I chose Zaino on the car because the owner wanted a long lasting sealant since winter is coming right around the corner. ;)

I have many other polishes the work well, but I tend to reach for M205 the most, so I guess it's my favorite. I think 3M Ultrafina is a very close second, but they don't really get used hand and hand IMO.

I've only used two of the 3 waxes/sealants you listed (Souveran and DGPS). Zaino will out last Souveran and maybe DGPS too, but they are SO much easier to use than Zaino.

FWIW, durability is the last quality I look for in a wax or sealant. Ease of use, feel, and look are what matter to me. I have Souveran on my personal car right now BTW. ;)