Acura Wash and Wax....pic intensive...

[gandblah]

Took the opportunity to wash and wax the old girl...it's a 97 Acura 3.2 TL. Ordered the Shmitt from AG and was dying to use it. Gr8 experience. I think its going to save me a lot of soap. I used to use so much with my sheepskins. With the Shmitt I had a lot of soap solution left after the wash (I follow the 2 bucket wash method at the nearest car wash bays). I've discovered that 7:00 PM is the best time of the day. I can wash the car in peace without having to hurry up (no bucket is allowed if another car is waiting)

Anyway - some history - Got her last year with 130K on her. Ordered a PC and Poorboy polishes from AG last October and polished her up. I wash and keep it protected every other weekend. Waiting for a good day this summer to follow up with a another polish session and get rid of some micro marring. The only regret that I have with this car is is that I didn't own it from day one

My Wash and Wax Process/Products:
- Rinse down with water
- Wash with Shmitt and Poorboys SS&S (2 bucket method)
- Dry with Guzzler and Poorboys S&W
- Applied Natty's paste with yellow foam applicator
- Wiped off with fluffy blue cobra
- Buffed to a shine with the fluffy purple cobra
- 303 on the trim (if needed - not required this time)
- AA spray on tires and wheel wells
- Dust the interior

Not bad for a 10 year old car 'eh? I wish it was black. It's difficult getting this light color to reflect well.

 

[AUdakota]

looks good, especially for a light color with 10 yrs under its belt.

 

[Jimmie]

You've got that car looking good.

 

[Nica]

Car looks great, I don't know about you but I like the reflection you got...I know what you mean though darker colors give it that extra POP!!

Inside and outside look great...thanks for sharing.

 

[DanielSwe]

Hey man, you have done a really good job. Sometimes it could be better to detail a decent 10-year old car, those paints were a little more toxic but better to polish.

 

[AL417]

Not bad for a 10 year old car 'eh? I wish it was black. It's difficult getting this light color to reflect well.]

Your 10 year old car looks outstanding. You have some really nice reflection shots there despite the light colored paint. For some reason I find detailing older cars to be more rewarding. Looks awesome!

 

[alban61]

Your Acura looks great! Nice reflections there. Hood and roof look really nice and glossy too. I see lots of older cars where I live, with oxidation and failing clearcoats. Very nice job with the interior as well.

 

[gandblah]

Thanks..

for the appreciation guys....nobody around me understands this obsession of mine for keeping the old beater clean and shiny ...don't know what I'd do without this forum where I can link up with like minded folks who GET IT....

 

[sparkie]

10 years old. It looks newer then that, because of the nice detail you done there. Nice reflection shots.

 

[Poorboy]

Look pretty clean for 130K + ..reflection and interior look great:righton:

Don't regret not having black as it's a real PITA even though it looks good clean

 

[supercharged]

Considering how old it is, I'll tell you it looks great!!! I remember my MFs TL (before BMW), and paint was so dirty. That was before I discovered Autogeek.