Honda Clearcoat

[zinc02gt]

With a rough estimate, how hard is the clearcoar on 07 Hondas? I have a detail lined up for next week with a white 07 Honda Accord sedan. It's in pretty good shape and shouldn't need more than a medium polish.

Would I have any trouble getting any cooperation out of the clear or does Honda put a stubborn clear on them?

[Matt S.]

Honda paint is pretty damn soft and thin.

Check this PDF - http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A06-089.PDF

Up to 2006, Taffeta white was single stage paint. It appears that in '07 they switched to clear coat. Just a little FYI...still soft paint though!

[zinc02gt]

WOW awesome. That's just what I needed man. Glad I'm not dealing with a single stage. I've only done one Honda before, but it had been completely repainted so I had to ask.

[Bradshaw]

My 09 Honda is pretty soft, I don't see my self using anything more than a white pad when I polish it.

[zinc02gt]

Think a white pad and some Menzerna IP would do pretty well? I got it as a gift a little while back. It's not the SIP, but it's pretty good stuff.

I also have the Pinnacle XMT #2 and #1 to work with.

[Rsurfer]

Don't be cheering until the job is done. Just because it has soft clear doesn't always make the job easier. Soft clear can be a pain as it is easy to marr. Post some pic. when your done.