BLACK Acura TSX Detail **Lot's of Pics!!!**
10-01-2010, 01:32 PM
#1
BLACK Acura TSX Detail **Lot's of Pics!!!**
I recently detailed my brother in law's Acura TSX as a favor to him. The car isn't too old however it's never been detailed and he regularly takes it through automatic car washes (big No-NO!). The car was covered in tons and tons of swirls, RID's, water etching, etc..
Aim was to get ~85-90% correction as I was doing this as a favor (Free!) and I didn't have too much time to work on the car (All work was done after work hehe
). I also recently picked up some new products from Detail Addict (www.detailaddict.com) and was working with their line for the first time. These products are very easy to use and provide excellent results!
Products Used:
Detail Addict Car Soap
Detail Addict Clay
Detail Addict Engine/Wheel Cleaner
Detail Addict G-1000 Polish
Detail Addict G-1500 Polish
Detail Addict G-2500 Polish
Detail Addict G-3500 Polish
Detail Addict Sealant Wax
Detail Addict Rub & Shine (Trim/Tires)
Flex 3401
Porter Cable 7224
Various Pads
Tons of Microfiber towels
All laid out
I love how the products are clearly labeled. Also the product names make it easy to identify which product does what, no guess work!
Before Pictures
Entire car
Front fender with lots of swirls and etching
Lot's of swirls on the trunk
Etching on mirror
Engine wasn't too bad but there was a lot of dust everywhere and in need of treatment to the various panels/trim
My car in the back, jealous it isn't getting the same treatment hehe It's next though!
Washing/Clay
Two bucket wash w/ grit guard
The Detail Addict Car Soap works great! Lot's of suds and makes washing a breeze.
I clayed immediately after the wash. The car felt rough but I was shocked at how contaminated the paint was
Here's after doing just half of the hood! Another very easy to use product that provided great results.
Inspecting before correction
Again, tons of swirls and some minor holograms
Tons of etch marks and swirls on the door!
Hood isn't any better
Correction
I first started with a test panel, used the rear quarter panel. The majority of the car looked like this, mainly lot's of swirls!
With my aim at ~85-90% correction I eventually settled on G-1500 by Green Polishing Pad, G-2500 by Green Polishing Pad, G-3500 by Blue light Polishing Pad. This
process removed all swirls and also light RID's
The above combo worked great on the entire car. There were some areas that required slightly heavier correction but I was very impressed with these results
considering how few steps it took. Here is a 50/50 of this combo I would say a night and day difference hehe These products really work!
The rear quarter panel on the passenger side had some deep RID's. I had previously hit this panel with G-1500 & G-2500 which worked great to remove the swirls but
the deeper RID's were still present as seen here
I really wanted to test the full line of Detail Addict products and so I spent more time on this panel and went for more correction. I went with the more
aggressive G-1000 polish and a Surbuf Cutting pad. Here's the results after one pass, deeper RID's removed but some marring and hazing left.
I followed with G-1500 and G-2500 and the results are stunning! Deeper RID's are removed and the finish has an awesome shine
Same panel under halogens Perfect! Just goes to show how versatile this product line is and what you can accomplish with a bit more time
I finished out the rest of the car and then moved on to the LSP. Detail Addict offers a variety of LSP's and I opted for the Sealant Wax for this car. The
sealant wax offers long lasting protection and still has an amazing shine. I applied the sealant with the porter cable and let sit for a few hours
Engine was sprayed with the Detail Addict Engine/Wheel Cleaner and agitated with a brush. After I rinsed and then treated the engine with Detail Addict Rub & Shine. This product was very easy to use and provided awesome results
After shots
All done!
Was a bit overcast when I first finished, you can see how deep/wet the paint looks though
Luckily the sun came out the next day and I snagged a couple shots. No more swirls!
Nice and shiny! He will definiately be happy when he picks up the car I'm going to tell him his first stop needs to be Detail Addict to pick up some washing supplies hehe No more automatic car washes for this car!
Aim was to get ~85-90% correction as I was doing this as a favor (Free!) and I didn't have too much time to work on the car (All work was done after work hehe
). I also recently picked up some new products from Detail Addict (www.detailaddict.com) and was working with their line for the first time. These products are very easy to use and provide excellent results! Products Used:
Detail Addict Car Soap
Detail Addict Clay
Detail Addict Engine/Wheel Cleaner
Detail Addict G-1000 Polish
Detail Addict G-1500 Polish
Detail Addict G-2500 Polish
Detail Addict G-3500 Polish
Detail Addict Sealant Wax
Detail Addict Rub & Shine (Trim/Tires)
Flex 3401
Porter Cable 7224
Various Pads
Tons of Microfiber towels
All laid out
I love how the products are clearly labeled. Also the product names make it easy to identify which product does what, no guess work!Before Pictures
Entire car
Front fender with lots of swirls and etching
Lot's of swirls on the trunk
Etching on mirror
Engine wasn't too bad but there was a lot of dust everywhere and in need of treatment to the various panels/trim
My car in the back, jealous it isn't getting the same treatment hehe
It's next though!Washing/Clay
Two bucket wash w/ grit guard
The Detail Addict Car Soap works great! Lot's of suds and makes washing a breeze.
I clayed immediately after the wash. The car felt rough but I was shocked at how contaminated the paint was
Here's after doing just half of the hood! Another very easy to use product that provided great results. Inspecting before correction
Again, tons of swirls and some minor holograms
Tons of etch marks and swirls on the door!
Hood isn't any better
Correction
I first started with a test panel, used the rear quarter panel. The majority of the car looked like this, mainly lot's of swirls!
With my aim at ~85-90% correction I eventually settled on G-1500 by Green Polishing Pad, G-2500 by Green Polishing Pad, G-3500 by Blue light Polishing Pad. This
process removed all swirls and also light RID's
The above combo worked great on the entire car. There were some areas that required slightly heavier correction but I was very impressed with these results
considering how few steps it took. Here is a 50/50 of this combo
I would say a night and day difference hehe These products really work!The rear quarter panel on the passenger side had some deep RID's. I had previously hit this panel with G-1500 & G-2500 which worked great to remove the swirls but
the deeper RID's were still present as seen here
I really wanted to test the full line of Detail Addict products and so I spent more time on this panel and went for more correction. I went with the more
aggressive G-1000 polish and a Surbuf Cutting pad. Here's the results after one pass, deeper RID's removed but some marring and hazing left.
I followed with G-1500 and G-2500 and the results are stunning! Deeper RID's are removed and the finish has an awesome shine
Same panel under halogens
Perfect! Just goes to show how versatile this product line is and what you can accomplish with a bit more time I finished out the rest of the car and then moved on to the LSP. Detail Addict offers a variety of LSP's and I opted for the Sealant Wax for this car. The
sealant wax offers long lasting protection and still has an amazing shine. I applied the sealant with the porter cable and let sit for a few hours
Engine was sprayed with the Detail Addict Engine/Wheel Cleaner and agitated with a brush. After I rinsed and then treated the engine with Detail Addict Rub & Shine. This product was very easy to use and provided awesome results
After shots
All done!
Was a bit overcast when I first finished, you can see how deep/wet the paint looks though
Luckily the sun came out the next day and I snagged a couple shots. No more swirls!
Nice and shiny! He will definiately be happy when he picks up the car
I'm going to tell him his first stop needs to be Detail Addict to pick up some washing supplies hehe No more automatic car washes for this car!
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10-02-2010, 06:09 PM
#11
Very nice, car looks good enough to eat (on).
10-02-2010, 11:03 PM
#12
Hehe same!
I am in the automotive industry however I work for an aftermarket wheel manufacture/distributor. I detail as a hobby on my car and help friends/family from time to time 
Hehe thanks! And yes, automatic car washes are really that bad 
Their equipment is often contaminated with dirt & other abrasives that put scratches/swirls in your paint. Also as another member mentioned, the towels used for drying are likely the same towels they've been using all day and will often scratch/swirl your paint.
Their equipment is often contaminated with dirt & other abrasives that put scratches/swirls in your paint. Also as another member mentioned, the towels used for drying are likely the same towels they've been using all day and will often scratch/swirl your paint.
10-03-2010, 11:04 PM
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www.colradodetail.com
Nice work!
i have been wanting to do this myself but been really busy. Also im a newb. Did you do the same steps on the plastic bumper? do you have any thoughts on poor boys polish?
i have been wanting to do this myself but been really busy. Also im a newb. Did you do the same steps on the plastic bumper? do you have any thoughts on poor boys polish?
10-04-2010, 10:30 AM
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Wow, his car was awful. Fantastic work!
I've been waiting for the weather to cool off to do mine and now it's that time. I'll probably do mine next weekend. I might have to try the products you used when I replenish my supply, but I've still got some of my Wolfgang products left.
I've been waiting for the weather to cool off to do mine and now it's that time. I'll probably do mine next weekend. I might have to try the products you used when I replenish my supply, but I've still got some of my Wolfgang products left.
10-04-2010, 04:24 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Wow, I am speechless.
My car is almost as bad as your brother-in-law's TSX, need to take it to a professional detailer soon as I neither have the time nor the skill to do such an amazing job.
My car is almost as bad as your brother-in-law's TSX, need to take it to a professional detailer soon as I neither have the time nor the skill to do such an amazing job.
10-14-2010, 09:58 PM
#23
When I saw your finished pictures, I literally said "WOW" out loud. That's never happened before so that's saying something.
I have a silver TSX that sort of looks like what yours looked like before. If I did the same thing, would it turn out as nice?? Or does it just look so nice because it's black?
I have a silver TSX that sort of looks like what yours looked like before. If I did the same thing, would it turn out as nice?? Or does it just look so nice because it's black?
10-15-2010, 03:19 PM
#24
Instructor
Wolfgang rules..
Wow, his car was awful. Fantastic work!
I've been waiting for the weather to cool off to do mine and now it's that time. I'll probably do mine next weekend. I might have to try the products you used when I replenish my supply, but I've still got some of my Wolfgang products left.
I've been waiting for the weather to cool off to do mine and now it's that time. I'll probably do mine next weekend. I might have to try the products you used when I replenish my supply, but I've still got some of my Wolfgang products left.
03-13-2014, 01:54 AM
#26
WOW! I just bought a 2010 TSX from a private owner, and as from any owner to the next my car looks a little dull. It has plenty of swirl marks and minor scratches. I was debating on taking the car to my local Honda Dealership who has a special for $130 for a full detail, but this post make it look easy enough, I think I should do it on my own. Nice Work
03-13-2014, 08:27 AM
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WOW! I just bought a 2010 TSX from a private owner, and as from any owner to the next my car looks a little dull. It has plenty of swirl marks and minor scratches. I was debating on taking the car to my local Honda Dealership who has a special for $130 for a full detail, but this post make it look easy enough, I think I should do it on my own. Nice Work
Whatever you do, DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE HONDA STEALERSHIP TO GET IT "DETAILED". There is a HUGE difference between actual paint correction (shown above), and a bullshit wax job from the dealership, which will just use filler waxes to mask all of your swirls and scratches, and not actually remove them.
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