2006 Acura TSX Detailed

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2006 Acura TSX Detailed

#1 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 01:11 AM

First time using Concours. Seems to make the paint deeper looking. Paint on the roof and trunk was pretty thin. Didnt go for a full correction on those areas. Enjoy

Products Used:
Washing/Claying-
Meguiars Clay
Meguiars Quik Detailer
Foam gun
CWC
DP Extreme
ONR
Zymol Sponge
CR Spotless
Toro Leaf Blower

Wheel Cleaning-
P21s Wheel Gel
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush
Swissvax AutoBahn Wheel Wax

Engine Cleaning-
P21 TAW
CG Fade2Black
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Uber Wheel Brush

Paint Correction-
Flat Orange Pad
3m White Pad
Menz SIP
Menz PO106ff
Makita 9227
3m backing plate
Zymol Duster
PosiTest DFT Combo
Brinkman Dual Xenon

Towels
Lots of Uber towels

Sealant-
Swissvax Cleaner Fluid
NXT Speed Detailer
PC 7424
CCS Black pad
Menz FMJ
JetSeal 109

LSP-
Zymol Concours

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On the car: Sprint Booster, AC Style Pedals, RPI scoop, BMC Filter, M Sport steering wheel,RDSport quad exhaust, RDSport diffuser, Painted Kidney Grille, KW2, Powerchip'd, RD Sport roof spoiler, Advan RS 19x9 19x10, Nitto Invos 255/35 285/30,
3d style splitter (Destroyed by wife), Euro LCI tails w/ Bruce V6, Dension GW500, modmynav front and rear camera
Wish list: Brakes (Brembo or Stoptech?)

#2 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 01:11 AM

#3 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 01:12 AM

#4 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 01:12 AM

#5 v_therussian

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 01:16 AM

RESPECT

'06 530Xi Sport Stick with a few mods and a few more on the way...
Alpina Racemesh Centric Rotors Hawk Performance Hoen Endurance RPI BMC
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#6 Anzafin

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 03:33 AM

Great job!
That car is called Honda Accord over here. I'm having one (if I remember it right) to be polished on next weekend.
Any tips? :rolleyes:

530D- Sapphire Black -

Mods:Body: M-Tech kit / ACS style roof spoiler / Hamann style front splitter / Trunk finisher / Shadowline trim / Black grille Suspension: KW Street Comfort coilovers
Lighting: LED AE's / LED interior / LED license plate / LED trunk Wheels&tires (S): Rondell 0049 matte black 8,5x19 ET14 + 245/35 Hankook V12 EVO K110
Wheels&tires (W):Style 135 8x18 ET20 + spacers + 245/40 Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 Others: iPod interface / AUX-input / Sprintbooster / Swirl flaps removed / M Shift knob / M Pedal set / Quad exhaust

#7 Milko75

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 05:03 AM

Looks marvellous! I think that this Honda (Accord) is glossy than new

2004 • 530Da

Xenon OEM retrofit • M-Tech kit • M-Sport steering wheel • Shadowline trims • Black kidneys • M-style pedals & footrest • Tinted rear glass • 19" M6 wheels • Footwell & Extra boot lid lights retrofit • LED License Plate Lights • Interior LED Lights • LED Angel Eyes • LED Side Markers • Trunk opener retrofit

#8 sdg1871

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 07:46 AM

Very nice. :twoup:

2009 550i Carbon Black/Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, Steptronic, iPod/USB Adapter. Mods: SprintBooster, ACS Style Rear Spoiler, 6000K HID fog lights, 6000K HID D1S headlights, 8500K GP Thunder AE bulbs, full interior LED lights; RD LED license plate lamps, LED reverse lights, Stealth signal lights, E60.net Clings, BMW Valve Stem Covers, BMW Rubber All Weather Mats (black). Mods to come: ECU reflash. Winter Wheels and Tires: Style 123s with Dunlop WinterSport M3s
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Posted 03 June 2009 - 07:48 AM

Amazing job!

2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White/Fox Red/Brushed Aluminum Trim - 6 Spd//Carbon Fiber Roof//Technology Package//Premium Package//Cold Weather Package//Enhanced Premium Sound//iPod and USB adapter//Rear Sun Shade//
Mods://RPi Axle Back Exhaust//Red RPi Scoops//VMR 19' V710's Powder Coated Satin Black//Macht Schnell 12mm Rear Spacers//3D Design Style Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser//VRS Style Carbon Fiber Front Splitter//Carbon Fiber License Plate Frame//Carbon Fiber Air Box Cover//Jet Black Mirror Covers//Hardwired V1//M Badged Aluminum Pedal Set//6000K D1S HID Bulbs//LUX H8 6000K AE's//GP Thunder 8500K H3 Cornering Bulbs//Racing Dash License Plate LED's//Full LED Interior//Additional DIY Upper Trunk Lighting Assembly//Brabusw209amg HID Reverse Kit With Dual On-The-Fly OEM Fog Light Switch with Indicator LEDs//DIY Enabled Rear Fog Lights//Shadow ///M3 Emblem//Custom Painted Shadow Gloss "///M3 V8" Engine Badge//Matte Black Kidney Grilles//Matte Black Side Grilles//Key-Hole Delete//CF Steering Wheel Emblem//Painted Reflectors//Trunk Mounted Euro Plate//Race Precision Window Clings//Trinity Autosport Window Clings//"Checkmate." Rear Window Decal//BMW Brake Decals//V8 Engine Warning Label//DIY Trunk Mounted Flare Rack//15% Tint on Rear window, 30% on the Sides, 50% on Windshield//
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#10 luxembourg

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 10:15 AM

WOW... :thumbsup:

I wonder how much time you need to spend for such effects.....?
Do you use any polish-machine, or is it all done by hand?

And by the way, those Accords are very sharp looking cars, Toyota's Avensis is no rival to this sporty Honda in my opinion.
(although both launched their new models recently in this class, right?)

But very very popular here, very reliable too - as I hear.

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#11 BlaSTiWi

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 11:04 AM

Nicely done!

- MY07 525xi (Week 41/Oct. '06 build) Silver Gray/Black/Anthracite w/ STEPTRONIC & PDC = Original inception Oct. 1st, '06, delivered Nov. 14th, '06.
+ Clear-bra + 35% tint + de-badged + Charcoal filter removed + BMC air filter + PIAA 4150K fog lights + OEM M-Tech Aero kit + OEM M5 trunk finisher (Euro) + Sprint Booster + ACS M-Tech Rear Diffuser + OEM Sport SMG Steering Wheel retrofit w/ Step Paddle Shift mod kit + ~~Custom M-Tech Front Splitter~~ + OEM M5 mirrors (Euro) + OEM LCI tailights (Euro) w/ v6 retrofit cables + H&R Sport Spring + RPi Ram Air Induction scoop kit + Shadowline Trim + OEM SIRIUS Satellite Radio retrofit + Dension Gateway 500 + OEM LED license plate lights w/ retrofit cables + BSW Stage 1 Speaker Upgrade + Dinan High Flow Throttle Body & OEM LCI Bi-Xenon non-AHL headlights (Euro) [w/ modded AE] upgrade + Hartge M-Tech Front Splitter.

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#12 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 11:12 AM

Thanks guys. I love the Euro R version of this car. Unfortunately not sold in the states.

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I'm having one (if I remember it right) to be polished on next weekend.

Dude, you dont need tips from me? haha. If I really have to say one thing, I would just say watch out for paint thickness. The roof and trunk was very low in microns, <90 typically. So I didnt go too agressive on those areas. This car has never been polished and is only 3 yrs old. Have fun detailing the accord!

#13 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 11:16 AM

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I wonder how much time you need to spend for such effects.....?
Do you use any polish-machine, or is it all done by hand?

I do these really slowly. haha. i take my time. I think consecutively, I use 12hours+ for every car I detail.
I use the Makita 9227. I dont see how its possible someone can polish by hand nowadays... haha. Its possible, but should take much much longer and I dont think the result will be as good.

Thanks

#14 Anzafin

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 11:53 AM

schanE60, on Jun 3 2009, 07:12 PM, said:

Thanks guys. I love the Euro R version of this car. Unfortunately not sold in the states.

Hey, I always respect the experience! And you have it about this car! :thumbsup:

I have a paint thickness gauge and will monitor the thickness carefully now when you have mentioned it. I wouldn't have believed the paint could be that thin in a new (never polished) car :blink:

#15 schanE60

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Posted 03 June 2009 - 12:30 PM

No kidding about the thickness. I know BMWs are much healthier in paint thickness, but I didnt expect it to be this low. So far, all the japanese cars I've done are pretty low in paint thickness. Hopefully I'll do a Lexus soon.. they should have the thickest japanese paint.. i hope.