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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Japan Posts: 1,078 | Re: Best for soft honda paint
Another great combo is 1Z Paint Polish with a light cutting pad, followed by 1Z Metallic Polish Wax with a finishing pad. Works fantastic on soft Honda paint, and is far more economical than Menz products. The 1Z polishes have a very long work time - so easy to use! | |
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08-14-08, 09:54
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(bumping up a valuable thread)
Guys, I started this thread yesterday What should the penalty be... and didn't get much in the way of specific product info.
Following the comments in this thread, it sounds like my use of the rotary on the Honda was a BIG mistake. Oh, well. I had no idea paint could be so soft after working for years on BMW/MBz/VW/Audi where I could crank away all day with an aggressive technique.
Problem is, I think I've sold all my milder polishes over the past year or two thinking I'd never use them again. Looks like I may need to re-order some of the fine 1Z product line unless somebody has an alternate rec. I've really got to see what's remaining on the shelves in the basement.
Specific concern: Suggestions for an LSP that will last the winter and be a good match for this paint job?
Thx.
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08-14-08, 10:17
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I polished an 04 Accord with NBP paint about two months ago for a close friend. I topped it with FK 1000P, and he's STILL loving it. Quote:
Originally Posted by tom p.  (bumping up a valuable thread)
Guys, I started this thread yesterday What should the penalty be... and didn't get much in the way of specific product info.
Following the comments in this thread, it sounds like my use of the rotary on the Honda was a BIG mistake. Oh, well. I had no idea paint could be so soft after working for years on BMW/MBz/VW/Audi where I could crank away all day with an aggressive technique.
Problem is, I think I've sold all my milder polishes over the past year or two thinking I'd never use them again. Looks like I may need to re-order some of the fine 1Z product line unless somebody has an alternate rec. I've really got to see what's remaining on the shelves in the basement.
Specific concern: S uggestions for an LSP that will last the winter and be a good match for this paint job?
Thx. |
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08-14-08, 10:24
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Originally Posted by EisenHulk I polished an 04 Accord with NBP paint about | Thanks for the reply, Mr Hulk. What is NBP? | |
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08-14-08, 10:42
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Nighthawk Black Pearl. In my opinion, it's the best looking color that Honda/Acura makes. It has a TON of blue flake in it, and when polished, it looks incredible.
You're welcome, Tom. Quote:
Originally Posted by tom p. Thanks for the reply, Mr Hulk. What is NBP? |
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08-14-08, 11:02
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Ahhh, should have known that! I'm still trying to catch up with the Honda-specific jargon.
Is that a difficult color to deal with?
Thx 
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08-14-08, 12:19
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Well, to quote the great p_taylor on here: "Black isn't a color. It's a part time job."
It's extremely difficult to deal with. Not only is it black, but it's Honda Black. I've only been detailing about 5-6 months, but I've done close to 30 cars in that timespan....it's the softest paint I've worked with yet. When it's perfect though, no other color touches it.
Just my dos pesos. Quote:
Originally Posted by tom p. Ahhh, should have known that! I'm still trying to catch up with the "onda-specific jargon.
Is that a difficult color to deal with?
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08-15-08, 06:33
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A jet black 3 Series will make Honda paint seem rock hard. FPII for the win if you don't want to spend the extra dough on the 85RD.
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08-15-08, 06:40
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That's what I've heard, Spoiled. I've yet to work on a Jet Black BMW, but I've heard the horror stories. Quote:
Originally Posted by SpoiledMan A jet black 3 Series will make Honda paint seem rock hard. FPII for the win if you don't want to spend the extra dough on the 85RD. |
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08-15-08, 06:48
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Originally Posted by EisenHulk That's what I've heard, Spoiled. I've yet to work on a Jet Black BMW, but I've heard the horror stories. | The first one I did involved a LOT of swearing!  I kept looking for the most gentle way to get it done and nothing worked. Everything kept leaving those wonderful little hooks in the paint. My last resort was the rotary and 85RD with Meguiar's 9006 which got it done.
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08-15-08, 06:53
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I will most certainly keep that in mind. Thanks for the insight, Spoiled. Quote:
Originally Posted by SpoiledMan The first one I did involved a LOT of swearing! I kept looking for the most gentle way to get it done and nothing worked. Everything kept leaving those wonderful little hooks in the paint. My last resort was the rotary and 85RD with Meguiar's 9006 which got it done. |
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08-15-08, 06:57
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I will add that since I've been really into FPII these days that my next attempt on one of those cars will be making FPII work for finishing.
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