2003 Accord, 2003 Silverado HD, 2007 black Z06

[Scottwax]

2003 Honda Accord. The interior was in decent shape but the paint had a lot of minor scuffs, paint transfers, etc. No before pics, I started on it a little past 1 PM, meaning I had just over 4 hours to detail it inside and out before sunset. As you can see by the pics, I barely made it! To make matters worse, we got another blast of Arctic air and temperatures dropped all day long-it was around 37 when I finished with 20-30 mph north winds (by morning, it was 22) so I had that going against me too.



Anyway, some of the car was still in the sun when I started on the paint. I began with Optimum Compound using green Cyclo polishing pads and while it had no problems removing the defects, it was leaving some light marring-typical soft Honda clear coat. I switched to Optimum Polish and that did the trick. I had to make an extra pass or two each section but no biggie. I followed with Optimum`s Poli-Seal using my PC and a white LC polishing pad. Application and removal was as easy as when it is warmer. I then finished with my blend of Meguiars #16 and FK`s Pink Wax.



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Honda_Accord_EX_front1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Honda_Accord_EX_front2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Honda_Accord_EX_frontend1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Honda_Accord_EX_rear1.jpg



I think the reflection over the rear fenderwell shows just how late in the day I finished!



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Honda_Accord_EX_side1.jpg



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2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Weekly wash customer, last waxed with Poorboy`s EX-P in late August. Still beading, slickness was down though. It only needed light polishing (last deep polishing was in April if I remember right) and since I got a late start due to the 22 degree low (it was barely 30 when I started on it at 10:30 am) I just went ahead and used Poli-Seal, PC and a white LC polishing pad. I was really pleased with the look on this dark grey metallic paint. Poli-Seal didn`t remove every defect but it removed the vast majority of them. Besides, no point in any deep polishing until hunting season is over!



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Chevy_2500HD_backend1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Chevy_2500HD_front11.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Chevy_2500HD_frontend1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2003_Chevy_2500HD_rear1.jpg

[sweenz27]

Beautiful work as always Scott. On a scale of 1-5, how much bite would you say Poli-seal has?

[Scottwax]

2007 Chevy Corvette Z06. I wash and wax it every month, starting back in September when it was brand new. Went over the whole car then with a 70/30 blend of Menzerna 106FF/Clearkote Red Machine Glaze and topped with Souveran. Wash and Souveran again in October and November. Cold day today and Souveran can get a touch streaky on cold paint (nothing a little detail spray won`t fix though) so to make things easier, I used Clearkote`s Carnauba Moose instead. Honestly, I think this is the best the `Vette has looked so I snapped a few...er...several pics. I figured its a Z06, no one will mind a lot of pics, right?



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_backend1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_backend2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_front1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_front2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_frontend1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_frontend2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_frontend3.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_rear1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_rear2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_side1.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_side2.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_side3.jpg



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/2007_Chevy_Corvette_Z06_CMW_wheel1.jpg

[Scottwax]

Beautiful work as always Scott. On a scale of 1-5, how much bite would you say Poli-seal has?



Around a 2 with a Cyclo or PC and a polishing pad. Similar to Meguiars #80 Speed Glaze.

[imported_DieselMDX]

OMG that vette is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





accord looks nice 2, reminds me of mine

[imported_DieselMDX]

brand new tire on the accord?

[Bigpoppa3346]

Wow, that Vette looks amazing. Judging by these pics and pics from October and November, I`d say that CMW looks every bit as good as Souveran. Nice work on that Silverado, too. Very wet.

[gmblack3]

Just when we thought that the Z06 could not look any better, you step up. :drool:

[justin30513]

Very nice Scott. You do so awesome on darks. I was thinking the same thing about Poli-Seal being alot like 80 but with protection and removal ease. I too have experienced some cold-*** mornings. I was 25* here Friday at 12:00PM!

LOL!

Nice protective sheet of ice to seal the paint with.

[imported_grease]

With a detail like that, the Z06 must look INCREDIBLE when its moving!

Great work as usual!

[Zet]

Wow, that Vette looks amazing. Judging by these pics and pics from October and November, I`d say that CMW looks every bit as good as Souveran. Nice work on that Silverado, too. Very wet.



Yeah, that Z06 does look good. Could the CMW be described as a bit more reflective? (could be the lightning though). Scott how would you describe the difference in person?



Btw, here in Denmark (northern europe) we still have around 40*F in the morning rising to almost 50*F during the days. I feel so lucky :D

[J.J.]

Vette looks great. Not sure I like the side mirrors though.

[Scottwax]

brand new tire on the accord?



Huh? :think: I don`t think so, why?



Bigpoppa3346-best of all, CMW is more durable! :)

[Cleaning Fool]

ScottWax, how do you determine your Last Step Process, as you have used 3 different products in those pics and used 2 different products on black...? Why not use the same on both blacks? or all 3?

[Bigpoppa3346]

Ohh Scott, you make we want to buy CMW so bad! Maybe when my Souveran runs low.