4cruizn
11-07-2007, 07:31 PM
The 1991 Prelude Si 4WS (four-wheel-steering) I recently picked up was very clean -- everywhere except the engine. I`m a perfectionist and an obsessive-compulsive detailer, so there was no way I could stand to leave it looking anything less than showroom fresh!
Here`s the process I took to bring my B21A1 back where it belongs. It has 121,000 miles on it.
- High pressure washed the entire engine bay, being careful not to direct the spray at any electrical components
- (Back at home) Wiped down everything within reach by hand, with a rag and a diluted car wash concentrate
- Rinsed, and wiped down everything with a dry towel
- Cleaned all vinyl and rubber trim with protectant
- Took a toothbrush and some glass cleaner to the hard-to-reach crevices
- Clay barred all visible paint areas with Mother`s clay bar
- Waxed every square inch of paint I could get my hands on with Meguiar`s Step 3 carnauba wax. I ended up with cuts and scratches all over my hands from trying to get into some difficult areas. I even waxed the underneath of the hood!
- Hand-buffed everything with a microfiber towel
All in all, probably 4-5 hours of work, over the course of several days. But I think you`ll agree, the results are worth it.
Before (was removing nasty wheel well trim at the same time)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before2.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/after-1.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/underhoodbefore.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/hoodafter.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before4.jpg
After (I need to duplicate the lighting for you to really appreciate the difference)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/rightside-4.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before-1.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/afterall.jpg
And a couple more pics for your enjoyment while I`m at it.
This paint is SLICK after the clay bar and fresh wax.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/topleftafter.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/righttop.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/withflash.jpg
The whole car, from a photoshoot last weekend in downtown Phoenix.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/rightrear2-1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/leftside-5.jpg
Four wheel steering action :)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/turnedleft.jpg
A few more pics of the car here if you`re interested:
Phoenix Red 4WS ... In Phoenix! (18 pics) - Preludepower.com (http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278949)
Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!
- Tyson
Here`s the process I took to bring my B21A1 back where it belongs. It has 121,000 miles on it.
- High pressure washed the entire engine bay, being careful not to direct the spray at any electrical components
- (Back at home) Wiped down everything within reach by hand, with a rag and a diluted car wash concentrate
- Rinsed, and wiped down everything with a dry towel
- Cleaned all vinyl and rubber trim with protectant
- Took a toothbrush and some glass cleaner to the hard-to-reach crevices
- Clay barred all visible paint areas with Mother`s clay bar
- Waxed every square inch of paint I could get my hands on with Meguiar`s Step 3 carnauba wax. I ended up with cuts and scratches all over my hands from trying to get into some difficult areas. I even waxed the underneath of the hood!
- Hand-buffed everything with a microfiber towel
All in all, probably 4-5 hours of work, over the course of several days. But I think you`ll agree, the results are worth it.
Before (was removing nasty wheel well trim at the same time)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before2.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/after-1.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/underhoodbefore.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/hoodafter.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before4.jpg
After (I need to duplicate the lighting for you to really appreciate the difference)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/rightside-4.jpg
Before
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/before-1.jpg
After
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/afterall.jpg
And a couple more pics for your enjoyment while I`m at it.
This paint is SLICK after the clay bar and fresh wax.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/topleftafter.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/righttop.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/withflash.jpg
The whole car, from a photoshoot last weekend in downtown Phoenix.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/rightrear2-1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/leftside-5.jpg
Four wheel steering action :)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u303/tysonhugie/turnedleft.jpg
A few more pics of the car here if you`re interested:
Phoenix Red 4WS ... In Phoenix! (18 pics) - Preludepower.com (http://www.preludepower.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278949)
Thanks for looking and for all the inspiration!
- Tyson