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05-03-2012, 08:00 PM

TSC17

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TSC17 is back...newer, and shinier than ever!

While many here on Azine stop by my blogs to see what I'm up to, others may have thought that I disappeared from the Acura World. Well that's not true...I just got rid of my beautiful NBP TL-S after 5 years, and stepped up to the amazing 2012 SH-AWD / Advanced package in Graphite Luster Metallic. This car is incredible...

I'm planning a big new car prep article with this vehicle to go along with my very popular TL complete detailing guide, but in the meantime I did a light polish and wax...so I wanted to post up some high gloss photos for everybody. The Ferrari 458 Italia lurking in the background makes good company for my TL.

It's amazing what the right combination of machines, polishes, and waxes and techniques will do for the finish...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140216973/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994127672/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140215207/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140215521/
The brand new 458 Italia beside it received the same new car enhancement detail...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994128136/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140216049/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140216279/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140216431/
I also installed the OEM splash guards today...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994129064/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994129408/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140217465/
I liked this shot!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140217601/
And a few outdoors...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994130172/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140218577/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/7140218773/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69945546@N04/6994131134/
I hope you enjoyed!

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05-03-2012, 08:08 PM

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wow great job looks good but more pixs of the 458 please?

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05-03-2012, 08:18 PM

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wait, both of these are your cars and you're posting pics of an acura.

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05-03-2012, 08:43 PM

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Holy shit-Todd, your cars ALWAYS look so damn fantastic.

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05-03-2012, 09:00 PM

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Simply Amazing!!!

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05-03-2012, 09:03 PM

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Dude, I'm coming over.

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05-03-2012, 09:10 PM

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Wowww, that looks awesome.
This must be the same Todd I learned how to deatil from on detailedimage.com

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05-03-2012, 10:40 PM

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Damn, where the hell you been? LOL

I have not been following much on the other sites, but it looks like you are working out of your own shop now? I remember your thread about upgrading your garage at home.

and yes...car sure does look good. What products were used?

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05-04-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DIZAZNDOOD320

wow great job looks good but more pixs of the 458 please?

Look up my name along with 458 Italia...you'll find plenty of juicy photos!

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wait, both of these are your cars and you're posting pics of an acura.

No, I don't own the 458...I just made it look more beautiful.

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Holy shit-Todd, your cars ALWAYS look so damn fantastic.

Thanks Steven!

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Simply Amazing!!!

Thank you!

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Dude, I'm coming over.

lol...bring it!

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Originally Posted by mY sLOW UA6

Wowww, that looks awesome.
This must be the same Todd I learned how to deatil from on detailedimage.com

Thank you, and yes...that's me!

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Damn, where the hell you been? LOL

I've been busy writing (have done over 150 detailing articles), detailing, and building a successful business and detailing training academy...so no time for forums.

That thread on remodeling my garage is an oldie but goodie, but yes...been working out of a real facility for a couple of years now.

For today's detail on my new TL, I polished it with Sonax Perfect Finish, applied Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze by machine, and then topped it with a fine coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock wax.

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05-04-2012, 05:29 AM

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That finish is deep. It looks amazing. Im definitely looking forward to your new car prep article.

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05-04-2012, 07:28 AM

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so what all did you use on it...pads/polishes/sealants

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05-04-2012, 07:36 AM

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so what all did you use on it...pads/polishes/sealants

I polished it with Sonax Perfect Finish, applied Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze by machine, and then topped it with a fine coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock wax.

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05-04-2012, 08:28 AM

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That shit's bananas...

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05-04-2012, 10:11 AM

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Who's the lucky owner of the NBP TL-S ?

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05-04-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TSC17

I polished it with Sonax Perfect Finish, applied Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze by machine, and then topped it with a fine coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock wax.

cool, thanks....

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05-04-2012, 03:03 PM

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Who's the lucky owner of the NBP TL-S ?

i was thinking that too!!! that poor car will never be as clean as it was in the hands of the 1st owner...

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05-05-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TSC17

I've been busy writing (have done over 150 detailing articles), detailing, and building a successful business and detailing training academy...so no time for forums.

That thread on remodeling my garage is an oldie but goodie, but yes...been working out of a real facility for a couple of years now.

For today's detail on my new TL, I polished it with Sonax Perfect Finish, applied Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze by machine, and then topped it with a fine coat of Swissvax Crystal Rock wax.

Training academy? hmmm....I totally want in on that!

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05-05-2012, 02:55 AM

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Looking good, sir! That's the cleanest TL-S anywhere.

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05-06-2012, 09:18 PM

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I have a feeling Todd's old TL-S got the red headed step child treatment more than you guys think.... lol. Good to see you around Todd. I of course have not missed a single one of your articles on Detailed Image and constantly send friends to the site to read up and place orders. I sold my 07 TL-S NBP as well and picked up an 08 RL A-Spec NBP that ill be doing a full detail soon with a writeup to accompany it!