View Full Version : VM/EX-P on Silver Metallic 2004 Acura TL (pics)
maecrispy
06-01-2004, 10:55 PM
I had WG on my daily driver (Silver Metallic Acura TL) but I wanted something clearer (even though WG remains one of my favs.) Based on advice from Autopians, I went with VM / EX-P x2.
Process:
Wash: WG Auto Bathe
Strip: 50/50 IPA
Clay: WG poly clay (10:1 soap/water lube)
Wash
Glaze: VM
Sealant: EX-P x2 (2nd coat to ensure complete coverage)
Tires: Z-16
Trim: Poorboys BnB, Wax Blaster
Glass: Z-12, EX-P
Photos are weird because of the weather though. A new record for rainfall in May was just set for our area and it`s been overcast, sunny, raining, overcast, switching by the minute. You can tell from the photos. :o (all photos were taken within a 3 minute time span.)
Anyway, I felt like sharing so here`s the pics :D
Sunny, blue skies, rear:
maecrispy
06-01-2004, 11:01 PM
Sunny, cloudy, blue skies...
maecrispy
06-01-2004, 11:03 PM
Partly sunny, clouds clearing up, blue skies...
maecrispy
06-01-2004, 11:05 PM
Sun, storm clouds, starting to rain....I give up...
tb's type-s
06-01-2004, 11:38 PM
Very nice results!
Gotta love satin silver! (I have an RSX-S that is also ssm)
-Tony
Scottwax
06-01-2004, 11:49 PM
Ah yes, the clear wet look of VM/EX-P! Definitely one of my favorite combos!
BlueRanger
06-02-2004, 01:52 AM
That looks really good, I look foreward to using that combo on my dads silver vette when i get home (only one more week). Great detail, that silver looks awesome!
imported_RadMon
06-02-2004, 05:49 AM
Sweet ride and nicely detailed!:xyxthumbs
Definitely has that glow that we silver owners are always looking for.
As soon as my 2.5 year TSX lease is up, I`ll be getting a new TL. I just hope they will still have either the Redondo Red or Abyss Blue!
groebuck
06-02-2004, 08:31 AM
Nice!! I did my 03 TL-S with VM and EX and it came out great - love VM + anything!
imported_Unreal
06-02-2004, 08:51 AM
That looks awesome.
You guys need to stop with VM EX-P pics or your gonna make me have to break down and buy some VM .. lol
andriver
06-02-2004, 08:55 AM
Looks great. Nice combo. I am in the process of looking at Acura, BMW, Infiniti and Cadillacs. Tough choice to make.
maecrispy
06-02-2004, 09:52 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments, all! VM and I are quickly becoming best of friends. Just tried it under WG and I like it even better than WG`s own pre-sealant polish.
andriver: I was in the same boat as you (minus the caddy, add an A4.) In the end, it was the TL or a 330ci and I couldn`t justify the price of the Bimmer (plus the TL`s interior was better as well as nav.)
AdvonspaanDC5
06-03-2004, 05:59 AM
that car is too sexy... way too sexy. :D
stilez
06-03-2004, 07:16 AM
Lovin it :xyxthumbs!
Both your vehicles look amazing!
maecrispy
06-03-2004, 08:18 AM
Originally posted by AdvonspaanDC5
that car is too sexy... way too sexy. :D
:D
I could say the same for your cars. That RSX is too much fun to drive. I test drove that even though I wasn`t considering it just because they`re so much fun to drive.
And the Z... well that was on my short list but the TL`s interior won me over. The Z`s a beast though!