View Full Version : 04 Accord 6spd Saphire Blue wearing IW
pontman43
01-16-2006, 01:45 AM
This is my dad`s car, it`s a 2004 Honda Accord V6 6spd Saphire Blue. I detailed it about 4 months ago and used AIO and a few layers of SG and it was still beading like crazy! He drives this to his work (steel mill) every day and it sits out 24/7, so it takes a beating. I decided to try my new IW, which I had to buy. :furious: (thanks papi_jay :rolleyes: ) IW looks pretty good, not great (SG looked way better), but good enough and we`ll see about durability.
Process:
Wash with NXT and cheap foam gun
Wax with IW
Wheels cleaned with E1 AWATC then sealed with E1 WAUD
Tires cleaned with E1 AWATC then dressed with AAx2
Windows got NXT inside and out
Interior will be finished tomorrow and I`ll get some better pics.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/1Accords036.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/1Accords022.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/1Accords027.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/1Accords038.jpg
Let me know what you guys think.
ceiol
01-16-2006, 02:52 AM
Looks good -- I used the Collinite 845 on my BMW 540i -- a car that sits outside 24 hrs/day x 7 days/week. And it has held up quite well -- better than I expected.
In fact, next weekend I plan on polishing the 540 and then applying AIO > SG > Coll 845.
pontman43
01-16-2006, 07:48 PM
Here are the better pics I promised and some of the interior.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160058.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160063.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160069.jpg
Interior got CGs Extreme VRT and CGs Leather cleaner and conditioner
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160078.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160079.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a18/pontman43/04%20accord%20IW/2P1160067.jpg
Scottwax
01-16-2006, 09:25 PM
The paint has a really nice glow with 845. Amazing how truly excellent such a durable wax can look, isn`t it?
Nice job on the interior too. :)
pontman43
01-16-2006, 10:04 PM
The paint has a really nice glow with 845. Amazing how truly excellent such a durable wax can look, isn`t it?
Nice job on the interior too. :)
Thanks. Ya, but still like SG better on it.
dr427
01-17-2006, 08:03 AM
Looks great! Pretty sporty looking car too! Glad to see it is a Stick!
machboy
01-17-2006, 02:45 PM
Thanks. Ya, but still like SG better on it.
Very nice man. Also, is the car quick? Your dad like it? My G/f really wants one.
pontman43
01-17-2006, 02:56 PM
Very nice man. Also, is the car quick? Your dad like it? My G/f really wants one.
Let me put it this way, on the street it gave my car a run for the $, beat several new Mustang GTs, beat a G35 coupe and lastly and least beat a couple ricers. lol As far as the actual quality, funness, etc, well my mom bought an 03 and then my dad had to have one for himself and bought this one. BTW a stick makes a pretty big differnce in the car, its quicker, handles better and looks better (wheels, int.), it comes stock with a couple extra things, almost like the performance package type thing. Also if you get a new Accord, get the nav system! Its easy to use and is very helpful. It also gets great gas mileage on regular, but gets 10extra hp from premium. We took it to the track a while ago, but I dont remember what it ran (I think it was around mid 14s).
imported_Neothin
01-17-2006, 03:38 PM
That`s a sexy blue! What process are you planning on putting on in the summer months?>
pontman43
01-17-2006, 04:38 PM
That`s a sexy blue! What process are you planning on putting on in the summer months?>
Good question, I dont know, probably go back to SG because it looked so good!
getright
01-17-2006, 05:59 PM
Nice job bro, i have a acura cl so i know how these things can really move and a six speed? Sick. Nice shine job too, honda clearcoat is tempramental so I know the work you put into it. I totally agree with you on the sg. I am trying to expand my mind and try new sealants but it`s hard to get away from.
imported_Neothin
01-17-2006, 06:39 PM
sealants on that color? bah! glaze + carnauba = :drool:
pontman43
01-17-2006, 07:17 PM
sealants on that color? bah! glaze + carnauba = :drool:
When I think Glaze and Carnauba, I think darker color. The SG really made this blue metalic POP! I might try CGs Top Coat next time, another great sealant.
imported_Neothin
01-17-2006, 07:19 PM
If your looking for metallic pop, you`ve gotta try out four star`s UPP. That stuff makes metallic flake go nuts!
machboy
01-18-2006, 10:53 AM
Let me put it this way, on the street it gave my car a run for the $, beat several new Mustang GTs, beat a G35 coupe and lastly and least beat a couple ricers. lol As far as the actual quality, funness, etc, well my mom bought an 03 and then my dad had to have one for himself and bought this one. BTW a stick makes a pretty big differnce in the car, its quicker, handles better and looks better (wheels, int.), it comes stock with a couple extra things, almost like the performance package type thing. Also if you get a new Accord, get the nav system! Its easy to use and is very helpful. It also gets great gas mileage on regular, but gets 10extra hp from premium. We took it to the track a while ago, but I dont remember what it ran (I think it was around mid 14s).
Damn sounds like a great car. She has a 98 Accord Coupe right now. V6 model and i love the thing. Time to go test driving!
BTW UPP is my fav on mp. Really some serious sparkle.