View Full Version : How hard is Honda clear?
ndtechie05
04-20-2008, 10:40 PM
Hey guys I was just wondering if anyone knew how hard or soft Honda`s paint is. I`m talking specifically 2008 model year. I`d like to know what to expect going in. Thanks.
-Brett
ducktail
04-20-2008, 10:51 PM
I think it differs between models but the general consesus is honda paint is soft. I have no experience with
08 civic in your sig. however 07 accord and 08 crv both black have hazing after zpc with a polishing
pad which you need to follow up with a finishing pad.
rebelde33
04-20-2008, 10:53 PM
I`ve heard that Honda`s paint is pretty soft.
LanceM
04-20-2008, 10:55 PM
from my experiencee soft
SuperBee364
04-20-2008, 11:31 PM
It`s the only paint I`ve come accross yet that was soo soft I couldn`t get PO106FF to finish out well on it. Switched to FPII on a grey pad with a PC.
ndtechie05
04-20-2008, 11:47 PM
greaaaat....so what cutting product should I use? I have SSR 1, 2.5, CG 1500, SIP, DACP and a wide assortment of pads to choose from.
SuperBee364
04-20-2008, 11:49 PM
Kinda depends on what the shape is of the paint to start. Start with the least aggressive polish you have on a finishing polish pad. I think you`ll be suprised at how much you can get out with that combination.
ndtechie05
04-20-2008, 11:53 PM
1 week old car with some minor swirling...thanks for your responses
Honda paint in general is very soft and sticky once you crank a rotary up past 1200 rpm
Thus anyone polishing these should not use ceramiclear polishes as the abrasives are too sharp
Also add 10ml or more of parrafin oil to the polish so that the clear doesn`t make the polish dry up real fast (stops hopping)
kenleekenlee
04-21-2008, 02:46 AM
Honda and Acura clears are about as soft as warm butter. Trust me, if I look at my car, it swirls.
scary bill
04-21-2008, 02:53 AM
Honda and Acura clears are about as soft as warm butter. Trust me, if I look at my car, it swirls.
+100
I have 2006 CR-V in Mettalic Red. It is really soft and has been a pain for me so far.
pampos
04-21-2008, 07:03 AM
+100
I have 2006 CR-V in Mettalic Red. It is really soft and has been a pain for me so far.
+10000
it is so soft that i am thinking of repaint it and apply a harder clear coat.if their is dust on the car it can be swirled by the wind
David Fermani
04-21-2008, 07:18 AM
Keep in mind that some Hondas have single stage paint.
pampos
04-21-2008, 07:28 AM
Keep in mind that some Hondas have single stage paint.
2008 models??what colors?
David Fermani
04-21-2008, 07:46 AM
Can`t comment on the 08`s yet, but 07`s and older do. I`ve personally seen white Accords with SS and the dealer told me that blacks can be too. I think the big this is to determine whether or not the vehicle was produced in the US or overseas. The Japanese are cutting corners with VOC which means they can build cars cheaper.