How the hell do you do it...?
06-20-2007, 02:57 AM
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How the hell do you do it...?
I was browsin through some of the pics in the gallery up top, and I honestly just don't see how some of your CLs looke as crisp and clean as they do.
The cars are going on 10 years (for some) and they just look freaking brilliant as if they're straight off the lot.
For those of you who know what i'm talking about, how the hell do you do it? What's your 'secret' per say?
The cars are going on 10 years (for some) and they just look freaking brilliant as if they're straight off the lot.
For those of you who know what i'm talking about, how the hell do you do it? What's your 'secret' per say?
06-20-2007, 03:03 AM
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Wash, wax, buff, polish, rinse and repeat. Basically a lot of love for the car.
I normally spend over 3 hours detailing the car inside and out, including the engine bay.
I used to have my car squeaky clean and shiny but then i got rear-ended twice, keyed soooo many times, and a lot of abuse from inconsiderate people around school so now it's not so nice anymore... considering a paint job lately.
I normally spend over 3 hours detailing the car inside and out, including the engine bay.
I used to have my car squeaky clean and shiny but then i got rear-ended twice, keyed soooo many times, and a lot of abuse from inconsiderate people around school so now it's not so nice anymore... considering a paint job lately.
06-20-2007, 03:07 AM
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that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look 
that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look
06-20-2007, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
i'm a that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look
that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look
06-20-2007, 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Eo2k1
Although I want to, I find it very hard to justify putting mods into a car w/ 106k miles on it already.
you don't have to dump boatloads of cash on mods just a few subtle mods can make a world of difference. for example blackhousings. inexpensive,and looks badass.....
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06-20-2007, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
i started modding at 140k+. 106k is broken in you don't have to dump boatloads of cash on mods just a few subtle mods can make a world of difference. for example blackhousings. inexpensive,and looks badass.....
you don't have to dump boatloads of cash on mods just a few subtle mods can make a world of difference. for example blackhousings. inexpensive,and looks badass.....
but its very time consuming.
06-20-2007, 06:46 AM
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If you are talking about paint condition and things, check out the wash and wax section of this forum. You'll find your sell picking up a porter cable random orbital buffer for paint correction.
06-20-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mach30SiR
If you are talking about paint condition and things, check out the wash and wax section of this forum. You'll find your sell picking up a porter cable random orbital buffer for paint correction.
Clay bar, washing and waxing can really bring out the life of your paint. Course i'm not one to talk, my CL's been in pieces for a LONG time 
06-20-2007, 08:54 AM
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mine was professionally detailed when i got it back from the shop awhile ago, someone asked me yesterday if i got the car repainted from behind because the paint looks fresh 
06-20-2007, 09:05 AM
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I've only had mine for two weeks now at 105,000 miles it looks flawless. 1 owner before me, non smoking female who didn't drive it hard and kept it garaged. People have come up to me and asked me if it was a new kind of acura lol. I'm like no... its a 10 year old kind of acura thats still freaking amazing.
06-20-2007, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sleep_DEPRIVED_Sleeper
i got my car @ 128K miles, these Hondas/Acuras can go well over 300K miles if it's properly taken care.
06-20-2007, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Eo2k1
Although I want to, I find it very hard to justify putting mods into a car w/ 106k miles on it already.
06-20-2007, 10:13 AM
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Yeah for real, i got mine with 100k+ and I've added a good amount of things. Than again, im young and stupid and like blowing money on random shit.
My car needs repainted but that'll have to wait til next year...
My car needs repainted but that'll have to wait til next year...
06-20-2007, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Eo2k1
Although I want to, I find it very hard to justify putting mods into a car w/ 106k miles on it already.
I think u should get to modding!
06-20-2007, 10:33 AM
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Your car always looks clean. Like the paint looks fresh. In pictures mine looks alright, but up close its beat to fuck. It needs repainted like mad. 
06-20-2007, 10:42 AM
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Your car always looks clean. Like the paint looks fresh. In pictures mine looks alright, but up close its beat to fuck. It needs repainted like mad.
06-20-2007, 11:28 AM
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I have always had MAD respect for the 1st Geners on this forum. I have always tried to keep my car clean, but after I bumped a trailer hitch and bent my hood I have kind of given up on her. My clear coat is peeling off, and my front end is all messed up from the accident.
But alot of these guys on here have beautiful looking cars. And take a lot of pride in their cars. Which is why even when my CL is gone I will be an Aziner 4 Life !!
But alot of these guys on here have beautiful looking cars. And take a lot of pride in their cars. Which is why even when my CL is gone I will be an Aziner 4 Life !!
06-20-2007, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DaInFaMMuS1
Thanks! Its probably nothing some TLC and elbowgrease can't fix zero lol. if not, just paint 'er over again. I'd b willing to do that cuz to me this is not a car i will ever be selling
He works for a freakin detail shop and his paint looks like shit 
He complimented on how shiney mine was and I told him his could look the same if he just gave it a good clay, and did some paint restoration, waxing and sealing. Shit if I worked for a detail shop I'd have em pimp my whip up
06-20-2007, 12:45 PM
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My CL isn't as old as some of you 1st gen CL's, but its still 6 years old and people still think its new. I did have the hood and front bumper repainted recently...but even before that people thought it was new. My secret? Wash it often...detail it every 4 months or so and put on a good wax after that (black magic in my case).
06-20-2007, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
He works for a freakin detail shop and his paint looks like shit He complimented on how shiney mine was and I told him his could look the same if he just gave it a good clay, and did some paint restoration, waxing and sealing. Shit if I worked for a detail shop I'd have em pimp my whip up
06-21-2007, 03:33 PM
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it not even worth it if you have stupid driver who cant park right -.-'' i got a whole bunch of paint chip on my back bumper and front bumper... plus fucker that hit my door after they park so close on one side. damn it piss me off when i see something like a dent or a scratch on the car. lucky the car is black or ill kill someone.
even if i park far away people will still park next to me.
even if i park far away people will still park next to me.
06-21-2007, 03:40 PM
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Take care of your car and it will take care of you. Even if you don't have the time to wash the exterior all too often, clean the inside. Cleaning the car is my stress reliever haha
And in dealing with the modding, 160k is prime time to mod. I'm @ 218k and I'm too scared now. I'm getting a new car in a year or so, but the Honda guy told me not to bother trading mine and to keep it as a spare...so maybe I could still mod it out haha
*FYI (not that you would, but if you're thinking about it) NEVER put a bra on your car. NEVER! My paint under the bra comes off in chunks! Now I have no choice but to keep it on, that way no one knows that it's all screwed up.
And in dealing with the modding, 160k is prime time to mod. I'm @ 218k and I'm too scared now. I'm getting a new car in a year or so, but the Honda guy told me not to bother trading mine and to keep it as a spare...so maybe I could still mod it out haha
*FYI (not that you would, but if you're thinking about it) NEVER put a bra on your car. NEVER! My paint under the bra comes off in chunks! Now I have no choice but to keep it on, that way no one knows that it's all screwed up.
06-21-2007, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
i'm a that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look
that's just how i roll. upkeep,upkeep,upkeep. a daily wash can work wonders,bird shit/dirt can ruin your paint if left on for an extended period of time. other than that add a few mods and make the cl look 
06-21-2007, 03:41 PM
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My back bumper is horrific. A nice ass inch or two cut into it, than scrapes ALL over, than someone hit it cause I can see the license plate HOLE outlines like i paired up the length between the dots to my moms car and its the same with so someone with a license plate bracket on the front hit it. I think Im going to go through my insurance next year to get a new bumper or get it repainted cause its technically a hit and run. Im just hoping someone lightly runs into me or something than they pay for it.
06-21-2007, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CLpwner
All mine...
Thats all I have... good, cheap, starter mods...
Thats all I have... good, cheap, starter mods...
hahaha.
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Aww we don't need any serious flame wars.
Unless we start one for fun?!
<commodoregloom> HEY ZEROCL!
<ZeroCL> INSULT
<commodoregloom> RETORT
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-RETORT
<commodoregloom> QUESTIONING OF SEXUAL PREFERENCE
<ZeroCL> SUGGESTION TO SHUT THE FUCK UP
<commodoregloom> NOTATION THAT YOU CREATE A VACUUM
<ZeroCL> RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> ADDON RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> COUNTER-RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-COUNTER RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> NONSENSICAL STATEMENT INVOLVING PLANKTON
<97BlackAckCL> RESPONSE TO RANDOM STATEMENT AND THREAT TO BAN OPPOSING SIDES
<commodoregloom> WORDS OF PRAISE FOR FISHFOOD
<97BlackAckCL> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTENCE OF TERMS
Unless we start one for fun?!
<commodoregloom> HEY ZEROCL!
<ZeroCL> INSULT
<commodoregloom> RETORT
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-RETORT
<commodoregloom> QUESTIONING OF SEXUAL PREFERENCE
<ZeroCL> SUGGESTION TO SHUT THE FUCK UP
<commodoregloom> NOTATION THAT YOU CREATE A VACUUM
<ZeroCL> RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> ADDON RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> COUNTER-RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-COUNTER RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> NONSENSICAL STATEMENT INVOLVING PLANKTON
<97BlackAckCL> RESPONSE TO RANDOM STATEMENT AND THREAT TO BAN OPPOSING SIDES
<commodoregloom> WORDS OF PRAISE FOR FISHFOOD
<97BlackAckCL> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTENCE OF TERMS
06-22-2007, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by commodoregloom
<commodoregloom> HEY ZEROCL!
<ZeroCL> INSULT
<commodoregloom> RETORT
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-RETORT
<commodoregloom> QUESTIONING OF SEXUAL PREFERENCE
<ZeroCL> SUGGESTION TO SHUT THE FUCK UP
<commodoregloom> NOTATION THAT YOU CREATE A VACUUM
<ZeroCL> RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> ADDON RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> COUNTER-RIPOSTE
<ZeroCL> COUNTER-COUNTER RIPOSTE
<commodoregloom> NONSENSICAL STATEMENT INVOLVING PLANKTON
<97BlackAckCL> RESPONSE TO RANDOM STATEMENT AND THREAT TO BAN OPPOSING SIDES
<commodoregloom> WORDS OF PRAISE FOR FISHFOOD
<97BlackAckCL> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTENCE OF TERMS
haha