Acura TSX correction

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by AndyThomason, Dec 6, 2014.

  1. AndyThomason

    AndyThomason Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    This daily driver has been lacking a garage for several years now and also been going through the automatic washers. With both of those in mind it's no surprise the condition was as shown. But luckily it came out looking better than it started for sure.

    Unfortunately I started right after the rain had subsided. But that also meant when I finished the next day the sun had still not come out.

    Dawn wash
    Clayed
    Dried
    Masked
    Griot's DA
    Menzerna FG400/SF4500
    Menzerna PowerLock

    Before pictures:

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    Clay bar was dirty in most areas:

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    Defects under the lights:

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    I spent a good amount of time messing with this headlight:

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    Showing some progress:

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    Polishing deep into the night:

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    Wife's Si from last week beading up nicely:

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    Exhaust tips after:

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    Engine bay was dusty and dirt had water spotted on several areas so I cleaned it up a bit with a basic wipe down:

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    Engine bay after:

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    Interior was already extremely clean so just a quick wipe down and vacuum was all that was necessary:

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    Once again, since there was no sun I was forced to take the best pics I could to represent the turn around.

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    This headlight improved significantly:

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    Love the purple hue this paint color emits:

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    Tail lights swirl free:

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    No sun but still pulled outside to take a peek:

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    Thanks for taking a look!
     
  2. okay65829

    okay65829 Active Member

    Beautiful job! 2 step? What did you use to bring out so much gloss?
     
  3. ACE2790

    ACE2790 Jedi Nuba

    Good work, nice to know the paint didn't hold you up. I have the exact same car in Alabaster Silver Metallic so my results aren't as obvious, but mine needs some similar love.
     
  4. Pureshine

    Pureshine DB Pro Supporter

    Great work car looks great.
     
  5. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    nice work!
     
  6. GDAL

    GDAL Super Moderator

    top notch work.
     

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