2000 Honda Civic LX

[nick19]

Products Used:
PoorBoys SSW (the new "wax" formula) via Foam Gun
ClearKote Vanialla Moss Hand Glaze
PoorBoys NB Wax
Meguiars HyperDressing (tires)

Please note: I JUST received my first digital camera, and I forgot about using it to take before pictures.... DOH!


This is my Mom's car, and used as a daily driver. She encounters some really nasty "dyed" mulch, that turns the tires brown, and then drives down a non-paved road (construction) to reach the building she works at.

Anyways, here's some AFTER'S.. You will see more from me, hopefully with better pictures as I get used to taking pictures with a digital camera.

I just received Klasse AIO, Klasse HG Sealant, and some other goodies, that I was not able to use on her car, but when I get my car back from the shop, I will use them on my car, and post lots of pics, so stay tuned!!



Drum roll................

This car has dirty paint, and if I had a chance to use the Klasse twins, this paint would seriously POP!

If you have any tips using a digital camera to take pictures, ANY help is appreciated. And any tips POSTING pictures would also be appreciated, as I'm brand new to doing this.

Lastly, my opinion on the two new products I used..

PB's SSW wash with foam gun: 3/5 It foam very nicely, but did not leave the slippery feel on the paint. I was some-what disapointed, although this wash cleaned the paint very nicely, and brought out a color on this car I have not seen. I wish I would have got the 16oz bottle, instead of the 32oz, but I will be trying DG, and DG with Liquid Glass wash, and maybe some DP wash.. I'm not sure.

Cobra Micro-Chenille wash mitt: 5/5 WOW this thing is ultra-soft, and picked up lots of dirt, and stayed clean. This is now my new favorite washing mitt, and won't look elsewhere. If you weren't sure about this product, don't hesitate to buy! A++

PB's NB wax: 4.5/5 I have used TONS of waxes, both paste and glaze, and like many I had some-what a problem taking the product off. It wasn't too hard, but much easier than any wax I have used. The smell is the BOMB, and the product is easy to use. Even waxing in the FL sun here, wasn't a problem. No dusting nor did the product dry on the trim. I will use again, and recommend this wax.

Sorry for the long post, but it's my first here, and I rated the products I used all in one. I hope you enjoy, as my Mom was very satisfied.



-Nick :cheers:


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[Gary Sword]

I looks very nice Nick. The PB's NB looks better then I thougt it would on a white car.

 

[nick19]

It's actually "champagne " color.. MY car is white Thanks for the kind words

Lack of camera skills still shows.. I wasn't sure if I should use flash outside or not..

 

[Gary Sword]

It's actually "champagne " color.. MY car is white Thanks for the kind words

Lack of camera skills still shows.. I wasn't sure if I should use flash outside or not..

Sometime under darker lighting my white car looks almost that color. White car or not it still looks good.

 

[Truls]

Ohhhh, nice pic, nice detail.

Its a keeper

Posting your pics went fine IMO.

Maybe some "full" car pics. I do love those close up pics myself, but its also great to see the whole car.

And no AGF post can ever be to long..............

 

[nick19]

Thanks Truls... I don't know "how" to take photos of cars, as this is my first camera.

Do you have any tips to use when detailing a car? What types of photos are usually included? I forgot I had a digital camera, because I'm used to not having one, and forgot to grab it before I started. I will add some before's on my car, although I keep it clean, but its been sitting outside under a tree waiting repair (got hit in the back of my car on X-Mas EVE! ) so I'm sure its plenty dirty now...

 

[sparkie]

I think it turn out great, The close up pics are awsome. And I did enjoy.

 

[Jimmie]

Wow. The dreamy wet look. Thanks for your review of the chenille wash mitt too. Always loved the feel of those things, but always wondered about lint. Did you get any off the mitt ?

 

[nick19]

I washed the mitt a couple times before using it, as stated on the the webpage, but there was very little lint, and probably won't be any after a few more washes..

 

[justin_murphy]

Nice review.....
I love your rating system. Hope you don't mind me using it when I do reviews.
Can't believe I didn't think of it! Glad you did!

Paint is very clean bro.

 

[nick19]

Thanks bud.. did you get my PM?

 

[ltoman]

Products Used:

PoorBoys SSW (the new "wax" formula) via Foam Gun
ClearKote Vanialla Moss Hand Glaze
PoorBoys NB Wax
Meguiars HyperDressing (tires)​

Please note: I JUST received my first digital camera, and I forgot about using it to take before pictures.... DOH!​

This is my Mom's car, and used as a daily driver. She encounters some really nasty "dyed" mulch, that turns the tires brown, and then drives down a non-paved road (construction) to reach the building she works at.​

Anyways, here's some AFTER'S.. You will see more from me, hopefully with better pictures as I get used to taking pictures with a digital camera.​

I just received Klasse AIO, Klasse HG Sealant, and some other goodies, that I was not able to use on her car, but when I get my car back from the shop, I will use them on my car, and post lots of pics, so stay tuned!! ​

Drum roll................​

This car has dirty paint, and if I had a chance to use the Klasse twins, this paint would seriously POP!​

If you have any tips using a digital camera to take pictures, ANY help is appreciated. And any tips POSTING pictures would also be appreciated, as I'm brand new to doing this.​

Lastly, my opinion on the two new products I used..​

PB's SSW wash with foam gun: 3/5 It foam very nicely, but did not leave the slippery feel on the paint. I was some-what disapointed, although this wash cleaned the paint very nicely, and brought out a color on this car I have not seen. I wish I would have got the 16oz bottle, instead of the 32oz, but I will be trying DG, and DG with Liquid Glass wash, and maybe some DP wash.. I'm not sure.​

Cobra Micro-Chenille wash mitt: 5/5 WOW this thing is ultra-soft, and picked up lots of dirt, and stayed clean. This is now my new favorite washing mitt, and won't look elsewhere. If you weren't sure about this product, don't hesitate to buy! A++​

PB's NB wax: 4.5/5 I have used TONS of waxes, both paste and glaze, and like many I had some-what a problem taking the product off. It wasn't too hard, but much easier than any wax I have used. The smell is the BOMB, and the product is easy to use. Even waxing in the FL sun here, wasn't a problem. No dusting nor did the product dry on the trim. I will use again, and recommend this wax.​

Sorry for the long post, but it's my first here, and I rated the products I used all in one. I hope you enjoy, as my Mom was very satisfied.​

-Nick :cheers:​

OH MY GOD!! I LOVE that first shot! Wow. The paint isn't dry yet, is it? lol!! awesome!!!
Laure - you rock!

 

[nick19]

Very much so dry... I guess it's all in the technique.. :cheers:


Thanks for the replies... :righton:

 

[nick19]

UPDATE: My moms car after another coat of PB's NB wax, a coat of Meg's #21, and a coat of Klasse HG Sealant. Paint looks really nice for being tan.

I also received my tin/can, whatever, Zymol Titanium Estate wax. WOW this stuff is SUPER soft, even better than warm butter. And smells good, like all waxes.. but, I'll post my little personal review on it when my car gets back from the shop.

Bored today, and REALLY nice weather here in Orlando today.. soo.. I went out and did a little more work. It was in the low 60's today when I worked on her, beautiful weather!


Anyways, here's some pictures, for those of you who enjoy pictures...

Yes that's my AG box ^^

All these we taken without flash, in a very over-casty day.. Would taking pictures with flash make it less blurry? I have a more high-end digital camera, and not sure why they are still blurry. I have no digital photo skills, so maybe thats why.. I'll figure it out one day...

Enjoy.. I sure did. I hope to see some of you at DF next month. Maybe I can work some magic on someone else's car. These pictures don't do the car justice, this is probably some of the better work I have produced, simply because I have the time at the moment. I have not worked, due to health problems, and working at home lets me work on my own pace. I sure miss detailing cars..


-Nick :cheers:

 

[R1DC2]

Niiice! =) Car looks a hint darker but more shiny with that titanium!

 

[nick19]

Oh, the titanium (paid $29 on amazon after I applied for their credit card, which I first broke in today on another small order) wasn't used, I'll use it on my car. I received it after I was done with my Mom's car. I'll follow up with a little review when I get time to work on my car.

Now that I look at these pictures, they don't do it justice, this car has got some amazing gloss to it, and I'm curious to try out some more products from AG.


Thank you for the kind words.. :cheers:




-Nick

 

[Nuke33]

Looks great i have the same car! hehe

 

[nick19]

Looks great i have the same car! hehe

What color? I personally dis-like Honda, although they make quality stuff, I need a bigger car. I would like to continue to support American-made products too. :righton:





-Nick :cheers:
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