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

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

This was the only visable paint defect

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.

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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.

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.

Thanks for looking! :wavey:

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

Originally Posted by loudog2

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.

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

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!

**TheDodgeGuy** · 08-31-2009, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by SRHTX

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

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

Stephen

Would you please post a review on the Aztec after you get a solid impression? Thanks

**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

Originally Posted by GMC83

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

Originally Posted by loudog2

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.

Originally Posted by SRHTX

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

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

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.

Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET

Looks great Chad.

Thanks Dana!

Originally Posted by GMC83

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

Nice work.

It's definitely one of my favorite!

Originally Posted by sydster

Nice work as always!

Thank you.

Originally Posted by TheDodgeGuy

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!