Suggestions on my 2009 Honda Accord?

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Dean407

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Hi Folks,

Been reading here a lot and learning. Wanted to post here and make sure I was on the right track.

I got a PC and a bunch of Wolfgang products (among others) including the Total Swirl Remover, Finishing Glaze and Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. I also have the DP headlight restoration kit.

My plan:

1) Wash w/ 2 bucket method (done after pics taken)
2) Iron X (done after pics taken)
3) Clay (partially done due to weather)
4) Tape off glass and trim areas
5) Do a test spot starting with TSR White or Orange LC 5.5 pad. Then move to White pad for FG, then Red or Black for DGPS. I have White, Orange, Red and Black pads but plan to get a few more.
6) Hit headlights with DP headlight kit, though they are more scuffed then oxidized so I'm not sure.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or tips. It's my Bday Tuesday so I'm on vacation all this week! I want to "play" with all my cool stuff and make my car sparkle.
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Thanks in advance! Pics should follow...


 

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About the wash, Iron x and claying...

Due to the color of my car, I couldn't see any effects of the Iron X. However, upon rinsing off and wiping down the feel of the paint was MUCH smoother where I used Iron X! I was pleasantly surprised.

It had rained *a lot* over the last few weeks in the area. I have little options for shade. So, I had to park on the side of the house that gets the most shade. After rinsing the Iron X off I had to turn around so the other half of the car would be in the shade. Only, I didn't go anywhere. :-/

After feathering the throttle and going in R then D a couple times, I determined I was screwed. I got out and my tire was about 3-4inches into the soft clay ground. The tire was CAKED in clay soil. Tried rocks under the tire, digging, more rocks some cursing and hoping for general magic to occur. Ended up having to get a tow strap and using the pickup to pull me out.

What is funny is that this area has also gotten abnormal amounts of snow. More this season then the past 6yrs combined. My commute is 60mi each way. There is no plowing and limited sanding/salting in this town. I never got stuck in the snow!

Anyway, once out I cleaned the tires and waited for more shade. Yeah, an EZ UP is in my near future.

I washed the car again after the Iron X as there was some mud on it. Then I started claying with Wolfgang clay and clay lube.

I was again very impressed with Iron X as the clay did not pick up a lot of contaminants on the hood! It was getting dark so I called it a night.

A cold front with some rain moved in today. :(

Over the next few days I'll get to the polishing and interior. Waiting on a $372 order of mostly interior cleaning products to come in. May actually get the stuff on my Bday which is cool.

I have 4 people lined up for detailing jobs. Getting my stuff together to start a small mobile business on a shoe string budget.

I decided I'm going to finish my car in 1/3rds

Meaning the passenger side will be done with an AIO (undecided...suggestions?), the middle will be left as-is swirls and all (just wax Collinite 845) and the drivers side will be a full correction with Wolfgang products. That will clearly highlight the differences on service selection for customers. I believe it will also get attention wherever parked. Working on logo, business cards and car magnets this week.

Yeah, I'm diving in head first. :)
 
Dean407- That must be challenging, dealing with the weather!

You gonna be able to live with 2/3 of the car not being corrected? Heh heh, that'd drive me nuts, like having a shirt that was half pressed/half wrinkled.
 
I'll see how it looks when done. Sometimes the best of plans in the mind are just stupid when implemented. But, it could be cool.

I was thinking of how much to leave uncorrected. I think a foot or so down the middle would be best. Not a full 1/3rd.

Someone suggested just doing the hood or trunk in sections. We'll see.

I finished claying the car today. :)
 
Dean407- If you just *have to* do it ;) That "uncorrected racing stripe-effect" down the middle of the hood actually sounds sorta good to me...much to my surprise!
 
Yeah. Decided to use XMT 360 for the passenger side. I drive about 1800mi per month so it will be a solid test on the products too. The car is outside 100% of the time as well. So, it will make a cool long term test of WDGPS 3, Collinite 845, and XMT 360.
 
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