CleanGSR Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Well I did a full detail on my teg over labor day weekend. I just had a chance to take some pictures last night. Unfortunately it was an overcast so the pictures aren't the best they could have been. Still pretty amazing IMO though. Process: Wash/Dry Car Clayed w/ Meguiars Clay Bar Trim taped off Polished with SFX-2 by PC @ Speed 5 Polished wtih SFX-3 by PC @ Speed 5 Sealed with Meguiars M21 by PC @ Speed 3 (Removed by Microfiber) Wheels: QD'd w/ TWPUG QD Clayed w/ Megs Clay Bar Sealed with Meguiars M21 Headlights got same treatment as the paint Let me know what you guys think. This is the reflection of the driver's side of the car This is a reflection of the passenger side of the car Another passenger side reflection This is suppossed to show the pearl in the paint, but I had a hard time getting it to capture right. And my reflection in the driver's side door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Looks amazing man. Sweet job brotha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR_VTEC Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Im going to cry cause it looks soooo damn bootaful :...( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b18bteg12 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 wow..i wish my car would get that shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Looks great... never noticed the hood or wheels before though. Anyway, it's a far cry from my mom's FBP GSR lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Damn, thats a clean ass car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil_87 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 OMFG! It is like a work of michelangelo!!! it is soo beautifull it brings tears to honda/acura owners eyes. Its just so amazing. wish my busted ride, could shine up half as good =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thanks for all the comments. I was equally amazed. This is the first time that I've done such an extensive detail on the GSR and I'm extremely happy to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubs Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yeah but the only bad thing about it is, whenever I wax or polish my car its all nice and shiny then the next day I will be driving and bam it rains and I have spots hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 You need to find a different sealant then. ONe of the big reasons I went with the M21 is because it sheets water instead of beading. When it rains on my car now, there's only a few drops of water left to drop off. If I'm driving in the rain, my car's completely dry when I stop. Also rain is soft water, so it shouldn't spot your car unless it was dirty to begin with. At least my car never spotted unless already dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindewguy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 you put the last coat on with the buffer? my only suggestion, and this is because i'm a professional car detailer, is that the VERY LAST thing you should do to the outside, is a HAND wax, just a light one, do not ask me why but our cars always came out just that much better with it. but thats just me, you did an awesome job man, not many people would take the time to do it like that, good job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90IntegraC1 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 looks good man. you have a CF hood right?? IMO it's hard to polish and wax them b/c i have one too....but the guys at mercedes say i should try boat polish b/c that's what they used on that all carbon fiber saleen S7(i think that's what it was) what do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16bhonda Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 absolutely incredible. how long did it take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Mt. Dew - I appreciate your suggestion, but I highly disagree. I've tried it both ways and have spoken with hundreds of professional detailers on a detailing forum I'm on, and 99% of them agree that it looks better when applying it by pc. A couple of guys even did a side by side comparison of hand wax vs machine and the machine looked noticably better. Not only that but it's much easier to get a nice even, thin coat when using the p/c and a finishing pad. Results are even better when removed with a microfiber bonnet by pc. You are definately entitled to your opinion though. 90- Actually the gel coat on my carbon fiber went bad about a year ago and started seperating from the carbon fiber. I had a body shop sand the entire gel coat off and put a few coats of clear on it. So, since the surface of mine is clearcoat and not gel coat, I can polish/wax it the same way I do the rest of the car. I know what you mean though....before I had it redone I would have a hard time not getting streaks. B16B - Overall process took me about 6 hours or so. It's hard to say exactly since I split it between 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hung needs gold Volks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Yes he does. I really want a set of bronze wheels but I's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Bronze Volks = the crapt. Did you know that if you spread peanut butter on the bronze volks, and let it sit for a bit, and use higih pressure hose to rinse them, it actualy brightens the bronze up to more of a sports shiny bronze. Looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 shave your stache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 hung, that looks amazing man, madd props brea solless, haha who would ever think of putting peanut butter on rims, but i guess if it works then do it EBP, your just hatin becase you cant grow one (i agree with you though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 he looks like my uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanGSR Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 I want to shave it all off, but my wife won't let me. Well, actually I could anyway, but she'd be pretty upset. Plus I look about 16 without the facial hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolLesHonda Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 he looks like my uncle. I don't know why, but that made me crack up lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmythewop89 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 confused the hell out of me, i thought u jsut took a picture of the side of ur house, but houses arent supposed to be cockeyed. definitely on the top 5 cleanest hondas here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 You missed a spot. JK. Somebody had to say it. Nice work though. Wish I had the patience (or even the time) to do that. Thanks for the step-by-step outline though, just in case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphries Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 my uncle charlie has mutton chops though. he works on dem cahs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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