the perfect shine
Login  | |
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 7:47:22 AM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
1. wash
2. clay
3. wash
4. dry
5. machine polish- could involve three separate compound/polishes and pads
6. Seal
7. wax or /Wet Paint 24 hours later, sealant has to cure & bond to paint (optional)
There are thousands of products, many of the better ones can be found online at places like Autogeek. Meguiars also makes good products that can be bought over the counter. Prep is 90% of the work.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 2/22/2007 9:01:59 AM >
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 11:50:40 AM
|
|
|
noboundaries6289
Posts: 234
Joined: 2/11/2007
Status: offline
|
thanx for the info. Any recommended brands?
_____________________________
95' Honda Accord 4 door, EX, 4cyl
Auto Transmission 181k
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2495815
NGK Iridium plugs; NGK Wires
Hornet Security
2 12" JL Audio W1 with excelons in the back
JL Audio A1200 Amp; Kenwood Unit
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 12:17:02 PM
|
|
|
sir_nasty
Posts: 6303
Joined: 2/23/2006
Status: offline
|
a great product to use is called wet paint (search the forum for examples of what people here have done with it).... RTexasF got people onto it and it appears to be a great product..
_____________________________
1981 Civic Station Wagon - ROhnda (Really Old Honda)
1981 Honda CB650 Motorcylce - WHEE What More can I say?
2000 Lexus RX 300 - Oooh baby my wife let me drive it once!!
Quote: Life''s great but it''s not all beer and skittles
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 12:50:12 PM
|
|
|
millpond
Posts: 120
Joined: 12/13/2006
Status: offline
|
I have used Rejex with good results...very nice shine and easy application.
_____________________________
2007 Accord SE 4 Door, 4 Cylinder, Automatic, Moroccan Red, Re-badged. Followed me home 12/12/06.
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 3:16:46 PM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: noboundaries6289
thanx for the info. Any recommended brands?
Do you have or intend to machine polish or will all be done by hand?
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 3:17:46 PM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: millpond
I have used Rejex with good results...very nice shine and easy application.
I haven't used it but Rejex seems to have a strong following.
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 10:23:32 PM
|
|
|
Trav20
Posts: 340
Joined: 8/27/2006
From: Middleofnowhere,Oklahoma
Status: offline
|
RTexasF if you were my neighbor I would pay you like 20 bucks to wax my car all the time just because the wax/paint guru you are .
< Message edited by Trav20 -- 2/22/2007 10:52:35 PM >
_____________________________
A facelift to an already cool car!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2482364
Check it out guys!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 10:46:37 PM
|
|
|
noboundaries6289
Posts: 234
Joined: 2/11/2007
Status: offline
|
i intend to wash it by hand. I've been using some autozone 3.00 car wash stuff and maguires wax. I used mothers california clay bar kit on my last car, but not this one. Should I clay bar this vehicle? and am i using the right stuff so far? thanx
_____________________________
95' Honda Accord 4 door, EX, 4cyl
Auto Transmission 181k
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2495815
NGK Iridium plugs; NGK Wires
Hornet Security
2 12" JL Audio W1 with excelons in the back
JL Audio A1200 Amp; Kenwood Unit
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 10:55:54 PM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: noboundaries6289
i intend to wash it by hand. I've been using some autozone 3.00 car wash stuff and maguires wax. I used mothers california clay bar kit on my last car, but not this one. Should I clay bar this vehicle? and am i using the right stuff so far? thanx
Thank you for your confidence in me. In truth you would have to cough up a bit more.
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/22/2007 10:58:32 PM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: noboundaries6289
i intend to wash it by hand. I've been using some autozone 3.00 car wash stuff and maguires wax. I used mothers california clay bar kit on my last car, but not this one. Should I clay bar this vehicle? and am i using the right stuff so far? thanx
YES, the clay bar is worth every minute you spend using it. Just remember that, even after all that work, you STILL must apply protection. The clay is only a cleaner.
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/23/2007 6:14:41 AM
|
|
|
Trav20
Posts: 340
Joined: 8/27/2006
From: Middleofnowhere,Oklahoma
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: RTexasF
Thank you for your confidence in me. In truth you would have to cough up a bit more.
Yeah all im saying is I would pay you alot of money
_____________________________
A facelift to an already cool car!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2482364
Check it out guys!
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/24/2007 12:15:52 PM
|
|
|
adamc44
Posts: 42
Joined: 12/12/2006
From: West Portsmouth Ohio
Status: offline
|
this wax from safety kleen makes a car look so good but you have to be very good at buffing cause if not it will leave swirl marks. 
_____________________________
1994 Honda Accord EX
Bomz RAI with K&N Filter
Pioneer DEH-4800mp
http://www.myspace.com/adamc44
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/26/2007 7:14:17 PM
|
|
|
RTexasF
Forum Monitor
Posts: 2346
Joined: 11/16/2004
From: Brownsville, TX
Status: offline
|
You shouldn't need to use a buffer to apply and remove wax, it's usually done by hand. This looks like a commercial product for dealers or detailers that move a lot a cars through. There's nothing wrong with that of course but for us little guys I think there are better products available in smaller quantities.
_____________________________
''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
|
|
|
|
|
RE: the perfect shine - 2/26/2007 9:26:55 PM
|
|
|
adamc44
Posts: 42
Joined: 12/12/2006
From: West Portsmouth Ohio
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: RTexasF
You shouldn't need to use a buffer to apply and remove wax, it's usually done by hand. This looks like a commercial product for dealers or detailers that move a lot a cars through. There's nothing wrong with that of course but for us little guys I think there are better products available in smaller quantities.
speaking from experience, you need a buffer to use this stuff, you might be able to get by on a lighter colored car, but on a dark colored car fugitaboutit heh. was able to buy it in smaller quantities back in the day, i dunno if they sale it in smaller amounts now. the wax is kinda like an oily type wax and it last forever. but anyhow, the question i answered was, what gives the perfect shine and how is it applied, not who can afford it.
_____________________________
1994 Honda Accord EX
Bomz RAI with K&N Filter
Pioneer DEH-4800mp
http://www.myspace.com/adamc44
|
|
|
|
 Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds
Honda Accord Prices
Advertising Info
|
Contact Us |
Advertising |
Automotive Links |
Archive |
About Us |
Honda Accord Links |
Legal |
Privacy Policy |
© Honda Accord Forum.com
Honda Accord Forum .com is not affiliated with or endorsed by Honda Motor Company.
|
Printable Version
