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Since I had time, I went to town detailing all 3 vehicles this weekend... wash and wax, mostly.... swirl-free polishing was already done earlier this spring.

After a torrential downpour this past week, and several trips to visit family, the beast was covered in grime and bugs. Correction was done earlier this spring (using Menz SIP/85RD and Flex), so proper washing techniques is all that was needed to maintain the swirl free finish. (FYI, already used Opti-coat 2.0 on my Civic, but I am still debating whether or not to Optimum Opti-coat 2.0 it yet or not... I still love using my Fuzion and Souveran and Supernatural and 50/50 alternately.... hmmmmmmm)

*EDIT: will post some pics of the Civic detail, and of course the Z detail later as well.

Process:
2 bucket method
2 grit guards
DP Extreme Foam
ONR (2 capfuls)
OPC for bugs
ARO for rims and tires (Daytona and boar's hair brush)
Sonax High Speed Wax (my new favorite spray wax/drying aid...uber slick) and MF's for drying
2 coats of CG 50/50 (looks and applies as easy as Souveran, but with better flake pop and much better durability)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0...0/DSC_1262.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K...0/DSC_1261.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-a...0/DSC_1256.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-K...0/DSC_1252.jpg

Now some in-sun close ups to show a swirl free finish and the Honda Nighthawk pearl paint flake. I love that little hint of blue.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F...0/DSC_1245.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W...0/DSC_1249.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P...0/DSC_1248.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t...0/DSC_1251.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L...0/DSC_1253.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F...0/DSC_1263.jpg

Yes, even the mirrors are swirl free;)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-c...0/DSC_1265.jpg

Thanks for looking!!!

Sweet! Ya need to put some chrome wheels on that thang.

Probably the cleanest mini van in existence

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1141408)

super clean van!

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Originally Posted by Rone (Post 1141456)

Sweet! Ya need to put some chrome wheels on that thang.

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Originally Posted by c41006 (Post 1141478)

Probably the cleanest mini van in existence

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Originally Posted by Rone (Post 1141456)

Sweet! Ya need to put some chrome wheels on that thang.

Bling, Bling 22s...:ugh2:

Ahhh, pearl is the best colour, but blemishes stand out. Here's to your paint job staying perfect.

PS. I really like your splash guards. I wish mine were the same colour as my car, lol.

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Originally Posted by c41006 (Post 1141478)

Probably the cleanest mini van in existence

:iagree:

Beautiful Z as well.

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Originally Posted by Rone (Post 1141883)

Ahhh, pearl is the best colour, but blemishes stand out. Here's to your paint job staying perfect.

PS. I really like your splash guards. I wish mine were the same colour as my car, lol.

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Originally Posted by 007MI6 (Post 1141892)

:iagree:

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Originally Posted by 007MI6 (Post 1141901)

Beautiful Z as well.

Many thanks guys... Yeah pearl is any color rocks. Just gives it that extra pop :)

Rone, the splash are just OEM. But yeah, there's still some slight color shade difference compared to rest of car.... I think almost all are like that. has most to do with painted material I think (plastic vs metal etc)

that thing is van-tastic.
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