Unique: 1998 Acura 1.6EL

[kaval]

Here is a rather rare car, sold only in Canada (1.6EL) and Japan (called "Domani"), made by Honda. Yes it looks like a Honda civic, because it shares the same chassis, engine and a few other things.



It is also sold by Isuzu under the name Gemini. I have a soft spot for these cars as we used to have one but sadly got written off.



This car was a blast to drive...puts out a respectable amount of power.



Anyways, this was a rather quick detail, but it took long as myself and the owner were having great conversations for a while.



Process:



Pretreat with Citrus degreaser

Rinse

Wash with Meg`s GC

Wheels cleaned with EO Wheel and Tire cleaner

Clay on Hood, top of fenders, roof and trunk

Waxed with #26

Tires dressed with EO

Trim and Front lip received Poorboys Trim Restore. It made the front lip look almost like it was painted :p



Pics:



http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/01.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/02.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/03.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/04.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/05.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/06.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/07.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/08.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/09.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/10.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/11.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/12.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/13.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/14.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/141.jpg



After everything was done, I gave the passenger side headlight a quick buff as it was ruining the look of the car because the other headlight was in mint condition.



Before:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/20.jpg



I used Optimum Compound and finished with PO106FF, then topped with some #26 by hand.



After:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/21.jpg







http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/19.jpg



Thanks for looking!

[kaval]

photoshopped:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/131.jpg

[stiffdogg06]

Looks like a newer 4 dr accord from the back.

Looks like a 96-00 4 dr LX Civic from the sides

Looks like a older body style accord from the front.

[imported_cj99si]

So its a 4 door civic with a B16 in it? looks pretty good!

[White_07_G6_GT]

I had an EL for about 8 months. Fantastic car.

[kaval]

more pics



http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/15.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/kvilkhu/Detailing/Exterior/1998%20Acura%20EL%20-%20Luigi/1711.jpg

[Scottwax]

:cool: car!



Nice job on the detail too. :)