Fit and TL detailed this weekend.

[rott3np3anut]

The Fit looks awesome! Although I might be a bit biased . The TL looks really good as well. Really nice job on both!

Can I ask what products you used on the Fit? Did you do swirl removal or just spot scratch removal? How was the paint to work with? Sorry about all the questions, I'll be polishing mine for the first time in a month or so. If you have any tips I'd be grateful

 

[Marc08EX]

Wow great job on the Fit and TL!!! The paint looks great especially only doing it for 5 hours.

 

[rwright]

Nice job :xyxthumbs:. Have you tried Surf City Garage Dash Away on floor mats? When it comes to cleaning rubber floor mats that stuff is hard to beat. Pick up a bottle and try it out sometime, you may be surprised.

 

[Jsuro]

Very nice! The Fit looks terrific.

Best,

Jose

 

[slickooz]

Looks great. I know what you mean about lower back pain. I have to take a break otherwise I am sore and stiff. I thought about getting a mid-size scissors lift ($1900.00) but I do not have enough work to justify.

Yeah don't rush thing and take as many breaks as you need. Right now I'm 25 so I still got a few years before everything so bad. :xyxthumbs:Just remember all the money in the world can not fix some health problem. So take good care of your self.

Nice job slick. Funny how the Fit is a manual and the TL an auto. My eyes also zoomed instantly too that S2000 in the garage .

These couple friends I know all love to race and work on their cars. They were working on swapping ap1 lights for ap2 that day. Took them 5 hours to figure how to configure to make it fit. The gray S2k owner also has a supra. :drool:

Great work Slick! You are a detailing machine! The Back brace is a great idea,I can see a need for that!

Keep up the good work!:xyxthumbs:

Thanks!! You should always wear one when detailing or lifting anything heavy. Once it goes back its hard to fix it.

The Fit looks awesome! Although I might be a bit biased . The TL looks really good as well. Really nice job on both!

Can I ask what products you used on the Fit? Did you do swirl removal or just spot scratch removal? How was the paint to work with? Sorry about all the questions, I'll be polishing mine for the first time in a month or so. If you have any tips I'd be grateful

Thanks a lot rott.
I used foam cannon with Meg hyper wash soap.
Then I used Super degreaser on wheels and wells.
I then used two bucket with Gold class soap.
Used a leaf blower to get water out of cervices.
Used Cobra ww to dry rest of car.
I clayed the car with DP clay bar.
Used Meg Last Touch diluted 1:1.
Then cleaned up inside with Meg APC+ diluted 40:1 to clean dash board.
Clean outside window with Invisible glass repel.
Inside with regular Invisible glass cleaner.
Vacuumed everything with rigid vac.
Use brushes and tooth brush to dust inside.
Cleaned all door jams with 40:1 apc+
Applied 845 with Auto Glym sponge.
Let it cure and dried with Cobra mf.
And finished it off with pinnacle tire gel.

I did not polish the whole car. I just did some spot corrections. Used 2500 grit sanding paper, compound/orange pad with DA and then polished/white pad. I also use some Surf buff pads on the heavier scratches. I think Honda and Acura paint are very easy to work with. If you have any question you can PM me. I'm not a pro but may be able to help you out.

Wow great job on the Fit and TL!!! The paint looks great especially only doing it for 5 hours.

Thanks. Yeah the Fit looked really good. When I first saw the car, I was surprised it had flakes when he owner told me. After washing and claying the car I saw them flakes and had the chance to use my Sig II. He txted me today saying how great the car looks in the sun.

 

[OGauge4Me]

Very nice work. I always like to see pics of normal cars being detailed.

 

[rott3np3anut]

Thanks a lot rott.
I used foam cannon with Meg hyper wash soap.
Then I used Super degreaser on wheels and wells.
I then used two bucket with Gold class soap.
Used a leaf blower to get water out of cervices.
Used Cobra ww to dry rest of car.
I clayed the car with DP clay bar.
Used Meg Last Touch diluted 1:1.
Then cleaned up inside with Meg APC+ diluted 40:1 to clean dash board.
Clean outside window with Invisible glass repel.
Inside with regular Invisible glass cleaner.
Vacuumed everything with rigid vac.
Use brushes and tooth brush to dust inside.
Cleaned all door jams with 40:1 apc+
Applied 845 with Auto Glym sponge.
Let it cure and dried with Cobra mf.
And finished it off with pinnacle tire gel.

I did not polish the whole car. I just did some spot corrections. Used 2500 grit sanding paper, compound/orange pad with DA and then polished/white pad. I also use some Surf buff pads on the heavier scratches. I think Honda and Acura paint are very easy to work with. If you have any question you can PM me. I'm not a pro but may be able to help you out.

Thanks a lot for breaking it down for me! I'll definitely send you a PM if I need any help.

 

[Rayaz]

Very nice work on the cars and brilliant back brace idea. I'll get one tomorrow! Why didn't I think of this before? Duh...

 

[Kristopher1129]

Nice job Slick! I hear ya on the back pain. I can't wear a brace though. Plus, I never really get pain anymore. Think I worked through it, haha. Glad to see you're keeping busy with detailing buddy! rops:rops:rops:

 

[Flash Gordon]

Nice work Slick. Great write-up too rops:

 

[slickooz]

Very nice work. I always like to see pics of normal cars being detailed.

Thanks! I wish I can say the same thing. I would love to work on more exotic cars.

Thanks a lot for breaking it down for me! I'll definitely send you a PM if I need any help.

Don't hesitate, I will try my best to help you.

Very nice work on the cars and brilliant back brace idea. I'll get one tomorrow! Why didn't I think of this before? Duh...

Thanks! Yeah I did a few cars before wearing one. My dad suggest I use one because I'm always low when working on lower panels. It def helps!

Nice job Slick! I hear ya on the back pain. I can't wear a brace though. Plus, I never really get pain anymore. Think I worked through it, haha. Glad to see you're keeping busy with detailing buddy! rops:rops:rops:

Thanks!!! I got a call at Lexus today, they want me to take the phone interview. Now I don't know what to do, go work for Lexus and detail on the side? Or go full time detailing.

Nice work Slick. Great write-up too rops:

Thanks Flash! Glad to see your back. rops: Where you been? I hope all is well!

 

[Dr Oldz]

I like the fact you take the Plate off! Most forget or don't do that! Did you like the SSII wax..... Its one of my favorites! All nice work and documentation!!!

 

[slickooz]

I like the fact you take the Plate off! Most forget or don't do that! Did you like the SSII wax..... Its one of my favorites! All nice work and documentation!!!

Thanks! I didn't get the chance to see the Sig II do it works because when I finished it was getting dark. But the client texted me the next day and was amazed how good it looked.

He liked it so much that he told his friend about me and I'm going detail a G37 tomorrow.

 

[Dr Oldz]

Thanks! I didn't get the chance to see the Sig II do it works because when I finished it was getting dark. But the client texted me the next day and was amazed how good it looked.

He liked it so much that he told his friend about me and I'm going detail a G37 tomorrow.

Quality work leads to free word of mouth advertising!!! rops:

 

[slickooz]

Quality work leads to free word of mouth advertising!!! rops:

Yeah its great feeling getting paid to detail. After tomorrow car I did total of 5 car this week. I feel a lot more productive then sitting on the couch and not doing anything with my life.

Lexus called me today and would like me to do a phone interview. I might take the job if I get some benefits like health insurance. Will still be doing detailing on the side when I have my two days off. Or give them my two weeks if I get a lot of work crammed up.

 

[Dr Oldz]

Good Luck!!!!

 

[VISITOR]

awesome buddy, glad things are coming together for you!

 

[spitzshineguy]

Great work...love that blue on the FIT