KillerG

ull be fine its pretty idiot proof just use some youtube tutorials, test on your bumper with tape and proceed slowly

Harper

With a porter cable, it's very very hard to burn through paint, unless you let it sit in one spot for a couple minutes.

opboarding

Good to know. I'm going to watch some youtube videos on it, I'm sure it'll be easy enough.

apinwp09GBTSX

Just finished using it the first time today bro!!! Just do it idiot proof

WASH
CLAY
Swirl remover/Polisher with Buffer
Glaze/Wax with buffer
Sealant with buffer

Done!! I think all the products u use give you directions on how to use it

opboarding

How important is clay? I know people really like it, but how bad would it be not to use it in your steps above. I've never clayed before so I don't really know what to expect before and after.

apinwp09GBTSX

Ummm I asked myself the same question; I did it to get the contaminants out so it doesnt seal to the paint.. I think claying is to get the really tough stuff that you cant get rid off from normal washing- it doesnt make ur car shiny or anything like that but u do feel a difference in the car's texture much smoother when you touch it

I think its the worse part of the job such a PIA..(today I just did spot claying, it would have taken another 2 hours to clay the whole car and Nobody got time for that)... I think and this is just my opinion and I know Im gonna get some backlash for it; if you wash it good enough I dont think it's necessary before buffing... I think you should clay it though when you do have time and or up for the challenge

... There products now that are sprays that does what clay bars are supposed to do Im looking into those now

Such a noob at this

iSeeYouTwo

Sealant goes on before the wax.. just FYI. And it needs at least 12 hrs to cure before you apply the wax on top.

And if you're a lazy clay'er.... look into the Nanoskin Autoscrub system.. saves you a ton of time & money in the long run.

apinwp09GBTSX

Cool thank you sir... is glaze the same thing as wax??.. basically I did swirl remover then I did the glaze not really wax! then sealant

iSeeYouTwo

A glaze is a shine-enhancing product that goes on after polishing but before the wax or sealant

Finishing Glaze --- normally a product containing some filling ability to hide any light swirls. Some contain a small amount of protection and some glossing agents to shine deeper.

Wax --- a pure carnauba wax is a LSP product used to protect the work done while prepping the surface. Usually very wet in look, and deeper than synthetic waxes but durability is limited and re-application is needed more frequently.

Sealant -- a synthetic version of a wax. Originally quite sterile and plastic looking. Newer products use a lot of polymers to amp up the gloss factor to look wetter. Protection is usually longer and thus reapplication is less frequent. You can top a sealant with a pure wax to add to looks as wanted, but not the other way around typically.

Harper

Claying is supposed to clear out contaminants that can potentially scratch the paint during polishing, but I've never used clay. Don't really see the need, unless its like a 10 year old car getting its first detail?

gt6303c

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I used the nanoskin autoscrub wash mitt instead of clay, seemed to do a pretty good job and was a lot faster. They also make pads if you want to use your buffers.

opboarding

Spent 6 hours today detailing with my new DA polisher, so I thought I'd get some pictures. For you nerds, they were shot with my co worker's Canon T1i. We are by no means great photographers. Very lightly edited in Photoshop for brightness/contrast.

MC MiYoung3269

Nice!

Ridiqueulous

wow, amazing tsx man

mellostack

wow you tsx is looking sexy as fuck!

kriscO

Lookin good! What % tint is that? I'm debating if I should tint mine or not still.

opboarding

35% all around. The black interior helps to make it look a little darker.

odus

iTrader: (1)

damn i need to invest in a DA polisher that paint is sex. and i need to also get a 2011 up v6 thats alot to get better get to work.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

She looks great!

ttk5

Great shots, car is looking really nice man. Doesnt seem like many of you V6 guys are modding so keep it up!

tobwac

great job on detailing is so time consuming but the results are priceless

ed_423

so cleannn

Grigio09

iTrader: (1)

Bad ass. What kinda of turn signals you using?

opboarding

They are tower led switchbacks from vled.

opboarding

Weekend project complete:

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Vinny_P

Sweet, how difficult was it to seperate the fogs? Does it still work for auto headlights?

opboarding

Took me a few hours. I tried to have all the wires neat and hidden as much as possible which took time to find the best routing.

Auto still works like normal. Basically the car just thinks the fogs are off, but you are able to use your new switch to turn them on and off.

Grigio09

iTrader: (1)

Love it

ssjoeboe9

Looks good bro, I always try and stay away from electrical... it's not my strong suit. I still wanna tackle your LED reflectors though...someday lol.

ssjoeboe9

btw.. where's the switch?

opboarding

if you do the led reflectors make sure you get pretty high power ones. mine seem bright up close but if there's any sunlight outside you can hardly see them from a distance.

I put the switch on the drivers side under the dash on the right side. I was close to getting an oem switch and put it next to the vsa. cheapest one I could find was $20, I might try to offer the eBay guy less for it.

terdonal

Looks great, nice work.

ssjoeboe9

$20 is honestly a pretty good price for how functional and awesome it'll look once its done.

opboarding

After 9 months of waiting, they are here!!!!!!!!!!! So exited to finally have them on after all the bs I went through to get them.

Specs:
Front: 19x8.5 et 48
Rear: 19x8.5 et 35

Wrapped in 245/40/19 Continental DW. The V6 wheels are slightly bigger, so putting these on in place of oem i4 wheels would make the speed-odometer off more than you'd like.

I could probably use a 5mm spacer in both the front and rear. To be honest it kind of scares me to be that close to the fenders. This is my DD and I'd rather not risk my tire being sliced or front fender being bent so deal with it.

opboarding

To come:

-Redoing my grille with gloss black vinyl. The clear coat I have on right now is kind of orange peely.
-Gloss black B pillars

savclaude

looks great man

Acura_Dude

Pure sex!

ed_423

alright man, nice forgestars! kind of sad you didn't go with the deep concave, or rather the new SUPER deep concave!


and did you always have that rear bumper? haha

ssjoeboe9

You have the sickest CU4 around town! Love the wheels! Your whole car is shiny! I think the glossy pillars are a wonderful idea haha.

Slade037

9 months?!?!?! That's a torturous wait. I better put in my order now ....