1998 Honda CRV-- Helping Mom Out

[Heisenberg]

Woke up early this morning to try and help my mom bring a little life back to her paint. This was my first time working on an older car and one that did not belong to me.

Before Pics:

Driver Side Door -- This is the overall condition of the vehicle summarized in one door. Did not ever see a garage for 10 years. Never been clayed to my knowledge either.


Hood


Front Tire


Passenger Door - You can see this weird scratch she had down the entire passenger side of the car.


Not looking good. I washed, removed contaminants with a medium grade nanoskin sponge, then got to work with the machine. I used UC on a Tangerine Hydrotech pad.

After:

Driver Side Door - Cleared up a lot. Didn't remove everything I wanted, but you can't ask for more on a 10 year daily driver.


Hood


Passenger Door(no more scratch!)


Body Shot


Up Close Paint



Thanks for reading.

[MoparAddict]

Great work, what a turn around! That metallic really pops. I bet your mom will be thrilled with the results. I love the old CR-V's, they last forever!

[1fastTbird]

Turn arounds like this are fueling my passion to keep learning more about detailing. Problem is my weekends and money are disappearing. Thanks for posting!

[Heisenberg]

Turn arounds like this are fueling my passion to keep learning more about detailing. Problem is my weekends and money are disappearing. Thanks for posting!

I hear ya. Remember, you can get by with spending less money on new products if you focus on technique and work with what you've got!

[billboard2001]

That last picture is great, you can really see the flake catching the light. I bet mom is happy too huh?

[sharpreflection]

The paint looks really good!! Nice job!

[JSou]

Walter White, you did a great job man. It's shining.

[Heisenberg]

That last picture is great, you can really see the flake catching the light. I bet mom is happy too huh?

You bet. I think she finally understands my obsession with new products and detailing supplies too!

[runrun411]

Nice job. No wonder you're mom's favorite. LOL