Hi guys, I took delivery on my new 2008 Belize Blue Pearl Honda Accord EX-L V6 with black leather. I scored it $300.00 below invoice including Destination and had them throw in all weather mats to seal the deal. I tried to negotiate out the Documentation Fee but he wouldn’t budge so the floor mats freebie helped to offset that. I used the Internet to negotiate my best price and then went in to one dealer in person and he beat it.
I had two requests that had to be met. You guessed it! No dealer prep and no dealer decals. They swapped cars with a dealer in New York State. Apparently it was one of only eight available in this color combination in NJ, NY and CT (Tri-State Area as it is known as here). I received it at the dealer complete with plastic wrap and interior protection. I removed the wrapping at the dealer and took out the interior protection at home.
I’ve received tons of compliments from strangers and it’s a total blast to drive with the 268 HP, 18” wheels and 234/45 tires. There is a lot of car for the money. It is chock full of features and amenities. I think Honda really hit a home run with this one. It certainly isn’t a traditional Accord.
Enough of my babble, here was my full detail for the exterior. The interior will be worked on next week some time.
Wheels cleaned with P21s and tires cleaned with Auto Magic 777 4:1 dilution
Two bucket method with foam gun and Sheepskin of
Meguiars #62 Soap (the BEST soap ever!)
FK Decon system with plush MF’s and claying (removed wrapping residue)
Re-Wash with
Meguiars #62 and MF mitt
Examine surface for marring – barely any except on trunk deck where residue was heavy
Polish with 50/50 mixture of FPII and discontinued 3M Machine Glaze 05397 and white
LC polish pad using PC speeds 5 and 6
VM with white LC polish pad using PC speed 6 and FK 425 wipe down to remove
RMG with black LC pad using PC speed 5 and FK 425 wipe down to remove
old skool Blitz paste spit shined with FK 425 wipe down to remove
Finished off with DG Aqua Wax for good measure
Wheels received IW 845 with tires coated in
Meguiars Endurance Gel
Windows received the Aqua Wax wipe down
Tail pipes received
Meguiars Metal Polish
I’m strictly a carnauba guy. I was concerned that the heavy flake would be muted but in the sun, it’s very noticeable. The color is amazing. It really changes depending on the lighting. It goes from a royal blue to an electric / iridescent blue to a flake filled blue all depending on the light. I *really* wanted this color instead of the traditional silver, black, red or white.
These are pics taken in the sun and shade as the clouds past. I had the camera set to AUTO. I’m not a great picture taker. Just a snap and shoot.
My new 2008 Belize Blue Pearl Honda Accord EX-L V6
, and not to mention.... "It's A Honda" 
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