autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13
  1. #1
    Super Member Craig Encinitas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Posts
    312
    Post Thanks / Like

    ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    1992 Mazda Miata (red)
    130,000 miles
    New top.
    Upgraded wheels, brakes, suspension and a muffler.





    Complete owner history unknown.
    Car came from Idaho and is proudly female owned in Southern California.
    Front 2/3’ has clear coat and was most likely repainted.
    Rear was oxidized and probably original condition.


    Full detail:
    ONR Hoseless Wash, soaked MF towels
    in ONR solution. Paint dried on its own on the rear.
    Two-stage polish:
    FLEX XCE 18 gear driven cordless polisher using foamed wool, microfiber and foam pads.
    I settled on 3D One compound & polish,
    Xtreme Solutions LVR 403 acrylic resin glaze
    Final protection with their LVR 357 Magnum Wax.






    I am glad I did not second-guess putting the car up on jackstands. It was still kind of low to work on. The owner was ecstatic with the outcome.








    To date, this is the oldest car I’ve detailed and perhaps the most enjoyable due to the turn around. And it’s my first time polishing single stage paint. So much gloss! Lots of pad cleaning, too.

  2. Likes fly07sti, bob m, dgage, DFB, DETAILROOKIE and 2 others liked this post
  3. #2
    Super Member fly07sti's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    SF Bay Area, Cali
    Posts
    2,939
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Great job! Single stage is enjoyable to polish, especially red. How do you like the Xtreme products?

  4. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  5. #3
    Super Member Azure's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Indianapolis, IN
    Posts
    393
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    ^^Agree, looks great!

    Also, how easy was removal of the LVR 403? I'm assuming it works okay on clear coated paint as well?

  6. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  7. #4
    Super Member Kamakaz1961's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Tustin, CA
    Posts
    4,389
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Beautiful! I had the Gen 1 Miata and loved it! KEEP ON ROCKING!
    CJ
    2013 Mustang GT w/Track Pack 6-Speed Manual
    Save the Manual!

  8. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  9. #5
    Super Member custmsprty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Posts
    7,494
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Great job and write up. Thanks for sharing.
    2013 Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Edition
    2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2016 Pearl White Nissan Altima SR
    2019 Nissan Rogue SL

  10. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  11. #6
    Super Member Craig Encinitas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2020
    Posts
    312
    Post Thanks / Like

    ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Quote Originally Posted by Azure
    Agree, looks great!

    Also, how easy was removal of the LVR 403? I'm assuming it works okay on clear coated paint as well?
    Lee, I leave the 403 on the paint for about thirty minutes and it wipes off like butter. So smooth and slick once removed. Those acrylic resins go to work and bond quite well on old or new finishes. You can add whatever protection you wish (optional cure time
    would be overnight to 24 hours).


    Quote Originally Posted by fly07sti
    Great job! Single stage is enjoyable to polish, especially red. How do you like the Xtreme products?
    Their entire product line is a pleasure to work with. Great for outdoor detailing, as well. LVR 403 & 404 Helios glazes are my preferred polishes, be it an enhancement or second step of a two-stage polish.

    I’ll leave it at that out of respect to the AG forum.

  12. Thanks Azure thanked for this post
  13. #7
    Regular Member crg001's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2020
    Location
    Redlands CA
    Posts
    171
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Wow, there's some nice cars in the background of these photos!

    The Miata looks great, those little cars are gems. How are you liking the cordless Flex XCE? The more I think about it the more I want one.

  14. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  15. #8
    Super Member Sizzle Chest's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Naples, FL
    Posts
    5,880
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Nicely done, looks great! I can see why she is happy!
    Scott Harle
    Autodermatology
    #autodermatology


  16. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  17. #9
    Super Member psnt1ol's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    892
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    The little red 2 seater that revived the "Roadster" trend. Small, nimble, loved to be run through the gears, and best of all.... pop up headlights.. LOL

    The luggage rack is a weird add on. Never seen a tied down luggage to the trunk of a roadster on the road....ever !!!

    Great save on your part... No way its a 29 years old car.

  18. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
  19. #10
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2020
    Posts
    906
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: ‘92 Mazda Miata: Full Detail

    Those luggage racks were pretty popular. I had one on my 90 Miata.

  20. Thanks Craig Encinitas thanked for this post
    Likes Craig Encinitas liked this post
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. 2019 Mazda Miata
    By Sizzle Chest in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 03-06-2019, 09:35 PM
  2. Mazda Miata
    By embolism in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-22-2012, 10:07 AM
  3. Mazda Miata 1.8 Total Detail
    By insigner in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 04-09-2012, 12:27 PM
  4. APAD: 04 Mazda 3 BLACK - full detail (pics=lots)
    By m4gician in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-05-2009, 07:14 PM
  5. Detailed: 2003 Mazda Miata
    By Petrucci_M3 in forum Show N' Shine
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 04-22-2008, 10:26 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456