edmua6

Amazing work vince, are you going to mod her this year? I was going to text you for an exterior detail but I realized I don't have a garage to keep it clean. Ftl.

Darkness.

Looks great brah! Ive been wanting to get my TL done by you guys, but its just not worth it right now with the door and bumper.

Hopefully when the 240 is out at the end of this month, Ill get you guys to detail it.

GldCrzy

^ looking nice

vince i got the visors off ebay from curry acura for 184 shipped to my door.. so not bad

also.. have u tried calling the honda dealership? they'll do the timing belt change also for the tl also. i think i got qouted almost 700 for my wifes 03

myron

iTrader: (4)

A nice detail and wax and sealant would hold up nicely and it should be done ESPECIALLY if the car isn't garaged.

tsxsingh

sherwood park honda is cheapest for everything if ur going to the dealership!

tsxsingh

Guys the sylvan meet is tomm, whose going? Let's go together, give me a text 780 232 5956

edmua6

Have fun u guys!

myron

iTrader: (4)

there is gonna be a storm tomorrow or something and noone is really going form calgary or from here right? I don't think I will go either

edmua6

next sunday I will come for sure!

edmua6

So I got bored and I lurked at 780 tuners forum and saw this http://forums.780tuners.com/showthread.php?t=135203

I'm thinking of getting it just for a VIP touch for my car. lol

tsxsingh

wanna sell me yours then? haha

tsxsingh

im down for a mini meet tomm then if anyone is down for it?

edmua6

no, i'm going to keep the bbs' too :P

riicky

ya i cant this weekend...next weekend for sure......is there a thread for the calgary/edmonton meet?

v|nsan|ty

Nah not really. All of my "mods" are related to lighting. I might vinyl wrap the roof in glossy CF but depending on how long it may take to get shipped here, I might hold off on it until after winter.

I just detailed Raj's car yesterday and he said it gets parked outside. I think getting a detail for a car that stays outside is more important than for a garage parked car. The reason is the paint is always left outside to contaminants and exposed to the elements. Although having the paint corrected isn't vital, it would certainly improve it's appearance. Putting on a durable wax/sealant is very important since it would serve as a protective layer for the clearcoat.

Lol the sooner the better Sanjay!

Yeah I went to Pointe West Honda to get all my servicing done since I have a hook-up there. My quote for the timing belt was $700-$800 so I'll probably get it done there once it's time

Haha I completely forgot there was supposed to be a meet so I had already made plans.
Here's a link Ricky: https://acurazine.com/forums/western-canada-324/feeler-calgary-edmonton-meet-815819/

v|nsan|ty

Here's a brief write-up to Raj's tsx from this past weekend. An idea of what went down:



Link to the thread is here: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...1#post13130591

tsxsingh

definitely worth every cent! sucks i park outside and it rained tonite

EdmTSX

Hey Vinsanity, how much do you charge?

edmua6

okay, so I will try to contact nersh about the sylvan meet and change the date to August 7 (next sunday), is everyone free that day?

riicky

yes i am 99% sure i am free...

tsxsingh

im gone to Vanc on friday, won't be able to make it!

tsxsingh

some random pix i took after Vince detailed it!

myron

iTrader: (4)

last pic looks nice.

v|nsan|ty

EdmTSX you have PM

iChinese

yeah your last pic looks nice!

tsxsingh

thanks! we all need a nice photo shoot soon! maybe in an evening setting, sun going down behind our cars. would look sick! my bro said he'll do it for us, just need a weekend where we can all get together.. maybe end of Aug?? btw my bday is the 23rd i'll be having a get together, if you guys wanna come down for a few drinks that would be cool, i'll let u know the location as soon as i decide where, most likely on the 27th, whyte ave or jasper ave..

v|nsan|ty

Okay I meant to mention this before to Myron and Raj after I detailed your cars, but it is essential to wash your cars properly to ensure the finish stays swirl free. Here's a video of the two bucket wash method.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xobp-uptqtA

This is generally what I do when I wash customers and my own vehicle. A few of my individual differences from the video are as follow:

1. I don't do the "foam" method the person does on his video. I have a foam cannon so it blankets the entire car in soap. I realize most people won't be purchasing one so an alternative that I used before I purchased a foam cannon was to simply hose down the car. If you like, you can do what the person on the video does as well but this is simply my personal preference.

2. I've gone through quite a few wash media. Initially I used a microfiber mitt but then switched over to a sheepskin mitt. Both aren't bad but lately I've switched over to using a Zymol sponge. I go through my phases so find out whichever mitt/sponge works for you guys. I wouldn't recommend the sponges you can get in a 6 pack for a $1 though. They are definitely too stiff and abrasive, leading to marring and scratching on the paint.

3. The drying towel the person uses is NOT a bath towel. It is a gigantic microfiber towel that is safe on paint. Personally, I use a leaf blower after the car wash to get the majority of water off and then spot dry with plush microfibers. If you guys don't have a leaf blower, there is something called a "sheeting" method. After you are done washing the entire car, take the nozzle off of your garden hose and lightly turn the water on. Sprinkle water from top to bottom of all the panels. When done properly, you will notice this "sheeting" method actually grabs onto the majority of the water and pulls it down, off the car.

4. Please remember to remove all labels from wash mitts and towels. It appears the person in the video forgot to do so. Failure to remove the labels can result in scratching the paint since the edges can get caught while you're washing a panel.

5. I realize most people don't have a canopy to envelope their car while they wash it like the person in the video has. I don't either so I try to wash my car when the sun isn't beating down on me. Don't wash your car when the panels are hot, this will cause the soap to dry up quickly and lead to spotting. Don't wash your car in the middle of the day when it's crazy hot outside, it will lead to water spotting. During details, I wash in the morning when there is sun out but it isn't a big deal since it gets brought into the garage immediately to be clayed and polished, removing all staining that would have occurred. I like to wash my car when the sun is going down or when there is a bit of cloud cover. Today I washed my car around 8PM and it was perfect weather to do so.

If you guys don't have the time/aren't willing to dedicate the time to this type of wash method, please don't just use a random sponge and go wild on the paint. I'd recommend taking it to a touchless car wash and pressure washing every panel down. DO NOT USE THE PROVIDED BRUSH AT THE CAR WASH! There is so much junk stuck inside that brush I can't imagine the horror it would unleash on paint. I have a pressure washer at home so I kind of get the best of both worlds. I'm insanely anal about car detailing though so I really don't expect anyone to go to the depths I've gone. My neighbours usually look at me funny since I'm outside multiple times a week cleaning my car. Once winter hits, I'll be hibernating at home and visiting those touchless car washes to get all the road grime off the car. Screw two bucket method washing during our winter lol.

Good luck with maintaining your car paint! Feel free to ask me any questions guys.

GldCrzy

^

i definitely recommend the leaf blower first and then do the final wipe with a drying towel. so much faster and less swirls for sure. once you use a leaf blower you kinda wonder why you never did a long time ago

v|nsan|ty

Yeah if you guys get a leaf blower, don't cheap out either. Mine blows air at 255MPH and I still wish it went faster. At first I bought one that went to 140MPH max but it wasn't effective for blowing water out of the engine bay. After using a 255MPH one, I can never go back to 140MPH. The difference is night and day. Plus it also helps to have a wax/sealant on the paint. Without any LSP (Last Step Protection), blowing water off the paint is 10X harder. The wax/sealant allows the beaded water particles to glide effortlessly across the paint.

EdmTSX

@ Vinsanity, where can I get myself an EZ Detailer Brush?

v|nsan|ty

The majority of my products are purchased locally from here

http://autoobsessed.com/shop/

Lol it's easy to put a few products in the cart. It really starts adding up though if you don't watch it carefully

EdmTSX

Oh I've seen them at the car shows here before, I was tempted to buy from them at the show lol.

Thanks!

v|nsan|ty

There are better brushes out there in comparison to the EZ Detail Brushes though. They have so much splash back when cleaning wheel wells and aren't aggressive enough to get off brake dust. If you're looking for a brush to get the inner barrels of your wheels, get the Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush.

For the wheel wells and the face of the wheel, get this http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/lon...ush-p-332.html

A good set of all around brushes for the lug nuts, badges, interior pieces, this is a good buy http://www.autoobsessed.com/shop/rac...ush-p-806.html

iChinese

yoo guys is there a DIY on here that shows you how to take out sidemarkers??

v|nsan|ty

There probably is a DIY out there if you do some in depth searching but it actually isn't all that difficult to remove them.

For the front sidemarkers, you have to remove part of the plastic chunk at the wheel well. For example, if you're taking out the driver side marker, turn the wheel fully to the left so you have easier access. Unscrew the 3-4 screws and take off those stupid 1 time use plastic black tabs. Pull the liner back and reach your hand inside. There are 2 plastic tabs on either end of the sidemarker which you have to squeeze. Squeeze one end and push it out, then squeeze the other end and voila. I really don't know how someone would remove it from the outside, it only makes sense to me to remove it from the inside.

For the rear sidemarkers, open the trunk and remove part of the carpet liner back. Take back enough to expose a portion of the trunk so that you can reach your hand in and get at the sidemarker. Similar to the front marker, squeeze the tabs and push it out. The sidemarkers are connected by one tab which easily pushes out. Make sure you leave that connector hanging outside the car otherwise it might be an ordeal fishing it back out.

For the passenger side, do the exact same thing. Only difference is for the passenger front, turn the wheel fully to the right.

Best of luck!

teg_09

Hey guys I am new to the acurazine community and just picked up a 06 TL. Was wondering if any of you could tell me where I could find a front a spec lip painted? I am hoping to post up a few pics of it soon

edmua6

Welcome! Go pm AckTL05, he is a vendor here and you can buy a whole A-Spec Kit for 800 dollars shipped.

What's new guys? I was driving a while ago and saw a lowered 07-8 Carbon Graphite TL with a personal plate that says "MY UFO".

teg_09

Thanks edmua6! Il look into that, I was out tonight and noticed a member TL I believe. White, lowered on 20 or so Chrome wheels, blacked out tails, blacked headlight housings, black roof, a spec kit. Definetly a eye catcher!

iChinese

thanks v|nsan|ty!

Welcome teg_09 what color is your tl?

teg_09

It's a 2006 alabaster silver metallic I believe. (since I think they changed from satin silver) with dynamic package. So far all stock except for previous owner did LED interior bulb changes. I have some type S tail lights I plan to order though and a full a spec kit to give it more appeal. I will definetely try and keep my eyes peeled for other members around the city.