Detailed the car today.. - Honda Prelude Forum

spin_r_g · 04-22-2006, 04:40 PM

Well after the rainy season has past (I hope) I finally decided to give the car a good ol wash and wax, but not just your standard wash and wax. I went to the local auto parts store and picked up:

Mothers California Gold Clay Bar
Meguiars Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner
Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish
Meguiars Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax
Stoner Invisible Glass
Micro Fiber Towels

I had soap at home so I didn't need any.

and on to the pics

Looks pretty clean right?

Closer look.. yuck

Dirty wheels

After the wash, clay, windows, and 3 step polish/wax

Sorry the pictures weren't consistant. Sun kept popping in and out of the clouds today.
Took around a total of 3 hours. Those of you that have never clay bar'd your car DO IT! After you're done the paint is so smooth makes huge difference. I'm pretty happy with the 3 step system but I'm not blown away. The Invisible glass cleaner is great windows and nice and clean and streak free.

Questions & comments welcomed

KB798 · 04-22-2006, 10:30 PM

Great job, and goes to show that it's 80% technique and 20% product that makes a difference! Well, those are my numbers anyway

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XdisengageX · 04-23-2006, 09:25 AM

if you use the claybar all over the car, you don't need the paint cleaner. I personally prefer the bar over the liquid cleaner. Save yourself the trouble next time!

anyways, looks kickass! nice work

petern101 · 04-23-2006, 07:51 PM

nice copy catter!

spin_r_g · 04-23-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XdisengageX

if you use the claybar all over the car, you don't need the paint cleaner. I personally prefer the bar over the liquid cleaner. Save yourself the trouble next time!

anyways, looks kickass! nice work

Well I tried to use the paint cleaner before but it never got the paint smooth like the clay bar did. I figured hey maybe it'll take out something the other missed.

Joeboxer212 · 05-02-2006, 01:38 AM

Looks like you also got your dents fixed. Looks nice and clean =]

PreludeChick89 · 05-03-2006, 12:41 PM

Just a note:
You do need paint cleaner if your car isn't clearcoated.. The clay bar does not take oxidized paint off..

car looks nice

PreludeLikeWhoa · 05-04-2006, 08:12 AM

Wow that is pretty clean....ive never seen my car that shiney since 'nam

specbb6 · 05-19-2006, 01:28 PM

wow...good job man. Looks really nice.

Prelude1897 · 05-30-2006, 12:19 AM

Looks good...I just bought that Mothers Clay bar the other day. It works pretty good. I'm going to redo my car with that again tomorrow

PreludeChick89 · 05-31-2006, 11:35 AM

I'm going to try this: Sonus SFX Ultra-Fine Detailing Clay - i wanted a lighter clay so I can use it more often

I bought the sampler.. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-3200-300.html