mr_superlove

I proved to myself today that I'm a car nut. My TL's in the body shop having those damn bumpers repainted. The loaner was a TSX. Today I washed, clayed, and Zaino'd it. Yeah, how effed up is that? Anyway, thought I'd share the results. By the way, the TSX is an excellent car. The thing I prefer about it the most (for you AT owners) the SS doesn't automatically shift out of 1st.

Questions about detailing to follow... Let me know your thoughts.

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TLGator

You either need to get laid more often or find a hobby.

Looks good, by the way.

GaleForce

Can't believe you wasted cleaning products on it.

Nice car definitely, but, its not yours! :p

Aegir

You did a nice job, but that's nuts! You must really love the smell of Zaino! :lol2:

TonySCV

I just picked up my TL a week ago, and it's ready for a waxing. Care to drop by? You'd probably do a better job than I can.

GaleForce

Yeah come over to Long Island, my car can use a claybar/waxing.

boltjames

Proof positive that long term use of Zaino products is a danger to your health.

Xpditor

NOW HEAR THIS: If you want maximum acceleration in the TL, you must do the following: 1) Turn off the VSA 2) Turn off the A/C 3) Start in "L" which WILL hold first gear 4) shift to "M" at red line from "L" 4) Shift the normal nudge+ way for 3rd and by then you're about at 100 MPH when you get to the red line. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

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casooner90

That is the First. I've washed a rental through a car wash just out of guilt before, but waxing takes the cake. Let me know when you decide to come out to CA for a vacation. I've got a bottle of Zaino and a TL that you can have a good time on.

caball88

dude why in the world would you wax a loaner? holy cow was there nothing else better to do?

TLJohn

How long did it take you? I washed and waxed my TL and it took me about 3-4 hours. Claying must add at least an hour or two on to this?

Shinj1EVA

HAHAHA.. you're awesome

mr_superlove

No, there was nothing better to do. We had just gotten a new kitten the day before and my wife was playing with her. I was sitting around mourning the absence of my TL and needed something to take my mind off it. I'd put over 1000 miles on it and felt a certain kinship with it. And lastly, I'm considering starting up my own detailing service and wanted to test out my skills (it was in pretty bad shape when I picked it up.) I also wanted to test out some detailing techniques that I didn't want to use my TL as a guinea pig for.

VTEC=happiness

Mr Superlove...any time frame given by your dealer? I was told painting should take no mare than 3 days, but I am sitting here 6 days later with no TL. By the way, I can appreciate your desire to keep the TSX shining....unfortunately, I have gone through 4 rentals in the last 6 days, the most recent of which is an RSX. Never realized how quiet our cars are until I started piloting the RSX....I really need my TL back :banghead:

mr_superlove

Likewise. I spoke with the body shop manager on Friday and he went into graphic detail of what was going on with it. The upshot, it is finished, but not right. I went down to the body shop while they were closed this weekend and had a look. The results are pretty startling. A mother of pearl body with stark white bumpers. Looks ridiculous. The quality of the work, however, was second to none.

What worries me is that the mananger said they were trying to contact the Acura Rep to ensure "we can get paid." Well, the service manager told me the first time I visited him about the issue that the Rep agreed to have the bumpers painted ONCE.

I've purchased four Hondas in the past year. This had better get resolved. I'm worried as hell.

Mav

Hang in there Super. I love the comment on testing your technique on the TSX instead of your TL...thats priceless. :worship:

automophile

Good Job Super! I hope I get your loaner next time. I do understand doing this - it's called PRIDE and not wanting to be seen in a car that doesn't look it's best. I have washed and cleaned rentals, but not polish - yet!

Besides, Zainoing only takes a few minutes!