Wh1SL3R
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- 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback LX MT Crystal Black Pearl
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Hey all,
I picked up my first Honda last week - a Crystal Black Pearl 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback LX!
Black wasn't my first option as I know how difficult they can be to keep clean; and they show every imperfection. Alas, this is the one I fell for. And, knowing how susceptible the paint is, I decided to give it a good once over to keep it looking good for a while to come.
I decided to do a little write up to document how I went about the first (and most important) detail day.
Products/Procedure:
Washing:
1) Power wash rinse to remove any dirt and debris
2) Chemical Guys Citrus Wash Clear - use foam gun and let it sit for 10 minutes and drip off
3) Secondary rinse
4) Chemical Guys Snow Foam - heavy coating, let drip for another 10 minutes
5) Third rinse - get all the nooks and crannies
6) Let the car dry and blow out any seams with compressed air - wipe down door jambs
Detailing:
1) NanoSkin AutoScrub with LOTS of Quick Detailer as lubricant (I used Meguires) in place of clay bar
2) Meguires Ultimate Compound - used a Chemical Guys Hex White pad and a Porter Cable DA, multiple passes on the hood and roof to get rid of any hairline scratches and light swirls (manually applied on tight edges on the bumper & trunk)
3) AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine - used this on all doors and "vertical" surfaces, then over the hood and roof afterwards for a deep shine using the same type of pad with a DA
4) Chemical Guys Jet Seal - this stuff is bloody awesome. 2 heavy coats of this stuff on all painted and non-rubber trim and its smooooth as silk. I applied by hand in a cross-hatch and let sit for about 20 minutes between buffing and reapplying
5) Petes 53 - waxed all surfaces and the door jambs, went on like butter on a warm piece of toast. Super easy to apply, especially after the Jet Seal
6) Chemical Guys VRP - hit all the plastic and rubber exterior trim with this stuff, as well as the engine bay. Diluted the product 1 part VRP to 5 parts water in a spray bottle and hit it all then blew it out with compressed air
7) Chemical Guys Silk Shine - dressed all the interior vinyl and plastics with this. Leaves a satin finish and doesn't feel greasy at all to the touch. Used a microfiber sponge to apply
I'm waiting on some more products for the interior before I can consider this car "done" however this will keep the elements at bay.
Picture for finished product:
https://imgur.com/a/jHGecPl
I picked up my first Honda last week - a Crystal Black Pearl 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback LX!
Black wasn't my first option as I know how difficult they can be to keep clean; and they show every imperfection. Alas, this is the one I fell for. And, knowing how susceptible the paint is, I decided to give it a good once over to keep it looking good for a while to come.
I decided to do a little write up to document how I went about the first (and most important) detail day.
Products/Procedure:
Washing:
1) Power wash rinse to remove any dirt and debris
2) Chemical Guys Citrus Wash Clear - use foam gun and let it sit for 10 minutes and drip off
3) Secondary rinse
4) Chemical Guys Snow Foam - heavy coating, let drip for another 10 minutes
5) Third rinse - get all the nooks and crannies
6) Let the car dry and blow out any seams with compressed air - wipe down door jambs
Detailing:
1) NanoSkin AutoScrub with LOTS of Quick Detailer as lubricant (I used Meguires) in place of clay bar
2) Meguires Ultimate Compound - used a Chemical Guys Hex White pad and a Porter Cable DA, multiple passes on the hood and roof to get rid of any hairline scratches and light swirls (manually applied on tight edges on the bumper & trunk)
3) AutoGlym Ultra Deep Shine - used this on all doors and "vertical" surfaces, then over the hood and roof afterwards for a deep shine using the same type of pad with a DA
4) Chemical Guys Jet Seal - this stuff is bloody awesome. 2 heavy coats of this stuff on all painted and non-rubber trim and its smooooth as silk. I applied by hand in a cross-hatch and let sit for about 20 minutes between buffing and reapplying
5) Petes 53 - waxed all surfaces and the door jambs, went on like butter on a warm piece of toast. Super easy to apply, especially after the Jet Seal
6) Chemical Guys VRP - hit all the plastic and rubber exterior trim with this stuff, as well as the engine bay. Diluted the product 1 part VRP to 5 parts water in a spray bottle and hit it all then blew it out with compressed air
7) Chemical Guys Silk Shine - dressed all the interior vinyl and plastics with this. Leaves a satin finish and doesn't feel greasy at all to the touch. Used a microfiber sponge to apply
I'm waiting on some more products for the interior before I can consider this car "done" however this will keep the elements at bay.
Picture for finished product:
https://imgur.com/a/jHGecPl
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