4dr Honda Civic Correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by AndyThomason, Nov 16, 2014.

  1. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    My sister-in-law just bought this Civic and although it's in great shape for a car with over 100k miles, it was still in need of a good polishing. It had medium to heavy swirls and an overall dull finish. I'm pretty happy with the results and the metallic flake really pops now when the sun hits it!

    Dawn wash
    Clayed
    Dried
    Masked off
    Menzerna FG400
    Menzerna PowerLock

    Before pictures, unfortunately no sun in the early morning.

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    The clay stayed consistently dirty throughout most of the body panels

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    Under the lights

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    50/50 on the hood

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    Before on top of driver's side fender

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    After

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    Before on driver's side door

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    After

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    Difference on the doors

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    50/50 on the trunk

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    Afters out the sun

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    Thanks for looking!
     
  2. TheRustySuper

    TheRustySuper Obsessive Detailer

    Looks great! I've always liked that generation of Civics.
     
  3. CG SoCal

    CG SoCal Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Nice work. Sis owes you a nice meal! :)
     
  4. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    Great turnaround.
     
  5. artemis53

    artemis53 Jedi Nuba

    Looks great!

    Was that car in a wreck? Has she (or you) pulled the carfax? The reason I ask, and it may just be lighting, but that driver side rear door looks a totally different color than the rest of the car in the before pics, and it kind of looks like it has more orange peel and less clarity in the afters. If it has had body work, and been repainted, be careful in that area!
     
  6. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Hmm, I don't believe so. I can't see the difference you are referring to. If it comes up in the future though, what precautions do you suggest on a car that has had a panel painted?
     

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