imported_stormsearch
02-10-2003, 12:11 AM
Well- I took a lot of the information found here to good use this weekend.
I purchased a white 1994 Honda Accord LX in amazing shape, but it had a few problems.
1. tiny black splotches in the center of the hood. I was guessing tar or paint overspray
2. tiny swirl marks on hood
3. Three or four tiny black spots on the front fascia.
So- having read a bunch of autopia posts lately- I took this route
Wash
Clay Bar
Wash
Meguiars #9
Dawn Wash
Z1
Z2 (two coats)
the car looks great! It absolutely glows from all angles. I`ve never seen a white car this reflective :) Also, in claying the hood, I was able to remove ALL of the black splotches.
...
Then...feeling like doing good deeds, I took on the task of my Mom`s Honda CR-V. It`s a Metallic Green color that seems to show dirt faster than any car on the planet. So I...
Dawn Washed
De-Tarred using Tar & Bug Lifter Citrus Formula
Mother`s Cleaner Wax (2 coats)
Mother`s "Showtime" Instant Detailer
For myself, I`m going to stay in the Zaino system, but since my Mom probably won`t spend the time, I decided to stay with a Wax that she can use easily.
The cars came out great! Thanks for all the help and knowledge shared. Now, my garage smells like grape Z6, and other fruity smells (Z2, Mother`s Instant Detailer smells like cinnamon)
I purchased a white 1994 Honda Accord LX in amazing shape, but it had a few problems.
1. tiny black splotches in the center of the hood. I was guessing tar or paint overspray
2. tiny swirl marks on hood
3. Three or four tiny black spots on the front fascia.
So- having read a bunch of autopia posts lately- I took this route
Wash
Clay Bar
Wash
Meguiars #9
Dawn Wash
Z1
Z2 (two coats)
the car looks great! It absolutely glows from all angles. I`ve never seen a white car this reflective :) Also, in claying the hood, I was able to remove ALL of the black splotches.
...
Then...feeling like doing good deeds, I took on the task of my Mom`s Honda CR-V. It`s a Metallic Green color that seems to show dirt faster than any car on the planet. So I...
Dawn Washed
De-Tarred using Tar & Bug Lifter Citrus Formula
Mother`s Cleaner Wax (2 coats)
Mother`s "Showtime" Instant Detailer
For myself, I`m going to stay in the Zaino system, but since my Mom probably won`t spend the time, I decided to stay with a Wax that she can use easily.
The cars came out great! Thanks for all the help and knowledge shared. Now, my garage smells like grape Z6, and other fruity smells (Z2, Mother`s Instant Detailer smells like cinnamon)