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[96 DX Hatch]

I'm gonna have to try doing this to my s2000 and the gsr's one of these weekends

 

[Eran]

It's scary to believe that so many of you have never propperly detailed your cars

 

[all go no show]

the paint looks awesome dude, but i gotta tell you, after looking at the exterior of the car, I was shocked and disappointed to see under the hood. It looks so good on the outside, i was expecting more. The only acceptable excuse would be "i had to leave it stock so i dont get bumped into a higher racing class"... outside of that, keep saving your money.

 

[NOFX]

dude where do you get this "clay" and is there an actual name for the product if i where to ask for it other then "clay", what polish did u use and where did u get it. let me know cus i have some scratches (from previous owner, not me!) i need to get rid of asap cus they bother me

It is called clay. It's an automotive detailing clay bar. It's a clay bar. You get it at auto parts stores in general. I'd look around a bit for the Clay Magic bar though since I prefer it over the Mothers and Meguiar's bars. (This IS NOT the same stuff as modeling clay, ie the stuff you buy in art stores!)

You'd be surprised what a proper detail can do for most cars.

My favorite shot is the one of the tail sticking out of the garage. Youre car looks so hot. I usually don't like sedans, but if we end up getting one one day then I want it to come out looking kind of like this.

 

[soldiaboy]

damn nigga that s**t is fresh to death

I heart your car

 

[BlackHopeDC5]

yo where did you buy the thin side moldings.. how much?

 

[Machinehead115]

wow....sick. SICK SICK SICK

thx mike

wow, super shiny 4 doh...car is soooooooo hot...keep up the good work, i envy this 4 doh...
my idols:
coupe: nine78guy
four door: machinehead115 (that'll be you, if u didnt realize...jp )
hatch: jezek

wow thx man

the paint looks awesome dude, but i gotta tell you, after looking at the exterior of the car, I was shocked and disappointed to see under the hood. It looks so good on the outside, i was expecting more. The only acceptable excuse would be "i had to leave it stock so i dont get bumped into a higher racing class"... outside of that, keep saving your money.

hehe ya... some day soon im gonna start workin on the engine but i get to antsy tryin to save up for it and too lazy too look for parts right now so i just end up buying little things... don't worry, it will happen soon

It is called clay. It's an automotive detailing clay bar. It's a clay bar. You get it at auto parts stores in general. I'd look around a bit for the Clay Magic bar though since I prefer it over the Mothers and Meguiar's bars. (This IS NOT the same stuff as modeling clay, ie the stuff you buy in art stores!)

You'd be surprised what a proper detail can do for most cars.

My favorite shot is the one of the tail sticking out of the garage. Youre car looks so hot. I usually don't like sedans, but if we end up getting one one day then I want it to come out looking kind of like this.

ya clay bar is amazing... the first time i saw it in action was on my friends 93 civic, he used it and the paint looked brand new, on a 93!

damn nigga that s**t is fresh to death

I heart your car

thank you sir

yo where did you buy the thin side moldings.. how much?

ICB Motorsports for $185 shipped

 

[EK_99_BOI]

your car is f**king clean!

where in texas are you at??

 

[clemsonvic]

so you washed, then clay barred it, then polish, then glaze, then wax is that right? which products on that list apply to which of the stated steps as far as polish and glaze and stuff, ive always cleaned my car but it has never been that clean

 

[NOFX]

so you washed, then clay barred it, then polish, then glaze, then wax is that right? which products on that list apply to which of the stated steps as far as polish and glaze and stuff, ive always cleaned my car but it has never been that clean

Yes, in short, wash, clay, polish, glaze (if wanted), wax. Plus all the dressing and such afterwards. Details in my thread.

The polish applies to the steps where it says to polish, the clay applies to the step that says to clay, etc.

I wrote how to do it, Eran wrote the list of recommended products.

REF: Hand Detailing Checklist
Hand Detailing tips by NOFX
A few cars I've detailed

 

[Machinehead115]

btw i will be adding pics later tonight with my new thin side moldings >` ICB is the s**t, 3 day delivery

your car is f**king clean!

where in texas are you at??

thx man, im over in Richardson, u?

so you washed, then clay barred it, then polish, then glaze, then wax is that right? which products on that list apply to which of the stated steps as far as polish and glaze and stuff, ive always cleaned my car but it has never been that clean

yep, i washed it, clay bared with Clay Magic Clay Bar, polished it with Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish since I couldn't find the stuff Amy and Jason recommended, skipped glaze, and finally waxed it with Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax

 

[EK_99_BOI]

im in south fort worth.. i dont think i have ever seen your car..

 

[Machinehead115]

UPDATED pics on page 1 with thin side moldings​

 

[cgpEJ6]

Car looks soo good, when you get your lip painted you should have your side moldings and stuff done too. It looks like it's about 99% done at least on the exterior. Some power folding mirrors and rear door handles up front would make it just absolutely sick IMO, looks really great though!

 

[Machinehead115]

Car looks soo good, when you get your lip painted you should have your side moldings and stuff done too. It looks like it's about 99% done at least on the exterior. Some power folding mirrors and rear door handles up front would make it just absolutely sick IMO, looks really great though!

thx i can't wait to get that stuff painted, i got my yellow fogs comin in soon, but ya i agree im pretty much done with the outside, i've never liked the ctr mirrors though but recently i've been thinkin about getting a cf hood