FMJ pics of Acura TL Type-S

**termigator** · 05-06-2005, 06:51 PM

I waited over a week to finally take some pictures because it`s been raining here. Luckily, I had access to another car, so I just kept the Acura in the garage until the sun came out!

These are the steps I took:

Wash with Gold Class wash

Menzerna IP with orange LC pad

Menzerna FP II with white LC pad x 2

Menzerna FTG with grey LC pad

Menzerna FMJ with red LC pad x 5

Black Again on all rubber and plastics

Plexus on front and rear lenses

Black Magic Tire Wet on tires

Blue Magic Metal Polish on exhaust tips

I was too impatient to wait 24 hrs. in between coats of FMJ, so I just put on a coat in the morning when I woke up and then another coat at night before bed. (My wife thinks I`m nuts!)

My overall impression of FMJ is very favorable. Application and removal is the easiest I have yet encountered. FMJ is definitely more reflective than Blackfire, my other favorite sealant. I`m not saying that`s bad or good. It`s just a different look. So far, I like both. Slickness is just like Blackfire. Super, super slick! I have yet to encounter anything slicker than FMJ or Blackfire. (I`ve already tried Zaino, but not UPP yet.)

I`m not very thorough when it comes to reviews of product, so feel free to ask any questions!

**JaCkaL829** · 05-06-2005, 06:55 PM

Thats one very nice looking TL, nice job on the detail. I didn`t scroll all the way down on the 2nd shot and with the bottom cut of it looked like one side was primered and one side was painted

You can`t beat the reflections detailed black cars product some of those shots look like mirrors

:up

**03TLS** · 05-06-2005, 06:56 PM

Very nice I just finished detailing my TL type S NBP yesterday. Check out my thread titled "First posted pic detail" in the click and brag section.:up

**termigator** · 05-06-2005, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by 03TLS

Very nice I just finished detailing my TL type S NBP yesterday. Check out my thread titled "First posted pic detail" in the click and brag section.:up

I checked out your pics. Very nice. I like the reflection of the red bricks on your hood.

NHP is a PITA to work with, but when you get it right, there`s nothing more beautiful.!:xyxthumbs

**pt91** · 05-06-2005, 07:52 PM

Nice job.

I have done two vehicles with FMJ so far, but not my black car.

Great looking car!

**CarsFreak** · 05-06-2005, 08:28 PM

Great Pics! Very reflective. That TL is my favorite generation. For some reason, Honda likes to shrink the exterior while retaining the interior volume. I find the current Acura sedans a bit short on length so I really like the previous TLs and RLs.

Does the Nighthawk Black Pearl have a clearcoat?

**Spilchy** · 05-06-2005, 08:29 PM

Nice work :xyxthumbs

I really like the FTG - many here have had problems with it smearing, but I think it has an awesome look.

Oh, all the pics were great but your self portrait one. Ditch the hat and Jersey :p (Yankees fan here)

**05Sleeper** · 05-06-2005, 08:30 PM

Well, I guess I am just 1 step behind you... I have used the BF you sent me and now I am planning on using the FTG and FMJ on my Silvefr Audi. What should I expect? I will be going directly from BF to FMJ, via FP II.

**Glossmaster** · 05-06-2005, 08:35 PM

Car looks great, Term..............As does the Sox Hat & Jersey!!! Go SOX!!! ( born in Beantown......now live in Texas )

**backtees** · 05-06-2005, 08:51 PM

sweet.......GO GATORS!!!!

**JeffM** · 05-06-2005, 08:52 PM

Very nice

How does it compare to UPP, slickness, wipe on-off, looks ?

**imported_Mighty HD** · 05-06-2005, 09:04 PM

Beautiful!

Another FMJ fan in Florida I see...

**SpoiledMan** · 05-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by CarsFreak

Does the Nighthawk Black Pearl have a clearcoat?

Yes, it does.

**01bluecls** · 05-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Lovely TL-S and great job on the detail. Love the products, I use the Menzerna twins but havent tried FMJ. Im sure you are already on the Acurazine forum, if not check it out! You probably have already noticed but in the sunlight the NBP has blue flakes in the paint.