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Old 4/21/12 | 06:21 AM
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A good car wash - minor buffing - LSP

I know this isn't my stang, but I think the same concept applies, to our stangs. Mods, if you feel you should move this, go on ahead... but anyways...

Car was finally cleaned after delivery. Did a 2 bucket grit guard wash (my 3yr old son rinsed ), dried with leaf blower, then I used my PC and orange/gray pads to correct the hood of some dealer instilled marring/swirls. I have to do the rest of the car yet, but this is good for now. I wanted to prepare the car for clear bra-ing next week, so I wanted the hood, fender, and bumpers corrected.

key takeaways:

Remember to take care when washing. Washing is responsible for 80% of swirls. Get a fresh set of mitts (2 to 3), wash top down, use grit guards, and dry with a leaf blower and many many clean MF towels. Clay bar and correct the paint if needed.

Finally, she's wearing Jetseal and 50/50 for LSP's. Your waxes will only do you good if the surface is smooth and defect free.

Enjoy.

intense flake pop. First set of photos are HDR, 2nd set are unedited. Enjoy.





































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Old 4/21/12 | 06:22 AM
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And here's the 2nd set of unedited pics.




































Old 4/21/12 | 09:43 AM
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You are the exact type of owner who should never purchase Silver. Regardless your TSX looks very nice!
Old 4/21/12 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcHarris
You are the exact type of owner who should never purchase Silver. Regardless your TSX looks very nice!
Haha Thx Mark... Not sure if you followed my other threads but, I have had 5 prior black cars, a 2nd kid in 2 weeks due, and a 3 yr old boy to keep up with..lol. silver is PRECISELY what i need. Maybe in a few years dark color again.
Old 4/22/12 | 12:09 PM
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Beautiful! I love freshly detailed lighter colors. Like how they pop
Old 4/22/12 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CCTking
Beautiful! I love freshly detailed lighter colors. Like how they pop
Thanks cc. This is definitely a yin and yang kinda thing with my kona beast on one side, luxury plush silver on the other. I have to wear two hats. Lol
Old 4/22/12 | 02:09 PM
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Thanks cc. This is definitely a yin and yang kinda thing with my kona beast on one side, luxury plush silver on the other. I have to wear two hats. Lol
Two tone? :maybe: contrast hats?
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Nice. I wouldn't mind a TSX as a DD.
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Originally Posted by CCTking
Two tone? :maybe: contrast hats?
Lol...

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
Nice. I wouldn't mind a TSX as a DD.
Thanks Steve... Yeah I had to give up my 12 year old civic finally, but had to get another reliable ride, with room for 2 kids. Getting rid of my z was the smartest thing I did.
Old 4/23/12 | 07:12 AM
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As usual, looking good.

Now, we need a side by side with Marilyn.
Old 4/23/12 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven
As usual, looking good.

Now, we need a side by side with Marilyn.
Thanks Steven

That is definitely already in the works. I need to get it done before baby comes... after that, I'll be out of commision (at least vehicle wise) for a while.
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