Black 98 Honda CR-v

[JOEGMC]

Yesterday was my first attempt at using my 7424. I've always been a "by hand" kinda detailer, but this Hondas finish was obviously neglected by the previous owners so I purchased after lurking and reading the forums here what I thought I needed to bring the shine back.

I decided to buy use the Maguiar's DA Microfiber system. (A helpful member recommended it)

I begin at 7 am Saturday morning by washing it was Maguiars car wash, and then clayed it, also with Maguiars.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1794.jpg

The hood and top were badly marred with Bird Crap etchings, long dead bug guts, unknown stains, and little white spots.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1788.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1793.jpg

I did a test spot on the hood, and though it brought back the shine, it did little to remove the "etchings" for lack of a better description.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1798.jpg

So I went for it, and probably made a mistake or two, one I know for sure was moving the DA to fast. I also had episodes of the DA bouncing on the finish, but as I progressed that became less and less.

Anyways I learned a lot yesterday, and my technique improved during the 8 hrs I spent using the 7424 for the first time. Here are more pics of the results. Thank you AG for the help!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1807.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1808.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1804.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1805.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1800.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1806.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1810.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1809.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y68/eyeball03/98%20CR-V/100_1811.jpg

[sal329]

Looks great, the MF cutting pad and D300 is great.

[TheCow]

Nicely done :xyxthumbs:

[TLMitchell]

Pretty darn nice overall result, especially for a first-timer.

Re: the etching left by the test spot, sometimes you have to go over it again 2 or 3 times on stubborn areas. Don't be afraid to lean into the polisher putting enough pressure on the pad that the BP almost stops moving as well as slowing the horizontal movement of the polisher almost to a standstill.

The leftover bug residue is best taken care of prior to polishing whether you need to let it soak in Tarminator, Tar-X or whatever. Vigorous scrubbing with a bug sponge may produce some marring but you're going to be polishing anyway.

Polishing is like trying to get to Carnegie Hall.... practice, practice, practice. The more you do it, the better you get and the better your results get.

Nice job :xyxthumbs:

TL

[JOEGMC]

Thanks for the Kudo's guys :xyxthumbs:

I'm very pleased with the result! :dblthumb2: for the 7424 :props: