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Ok, this is definately going to be a huge task for me but I know with the help of you fellow Meguiar enthusiats I'll be able to tackle this project with no if not minimal interference. I plan on updating this thread throughout the process so that there won't be threads everywhere on this one project 
Ok so now on with the ride.
As you will see I own a 2003 Honda Civic in Nighthawk Black Pearl. Got it used and yes indeed, it is my first car. First that came to my mind is I was going to take care of it all the way. But like a newbie I went the wrong route. Started out with washing with dish soap detergent and with an old shirt
but I did use Turtle High Gloss Wax. I then later got some advise from my cousin from California, ( Any Meguiars person might know him, he is sponsored by Meguiars, owns a 1999 Toyota Highlander, his name is Lawrence Manigbas) anywho, he recommended me to Meguiars, and thus the converting began. I did some research and looked at the Extreme Makover forum a whole lot learning a bunch of stuff, as well as reading the links Mike gave to me. So without further more, lets start this project Civic Makeover! 
Well start from the front and as you can see its dirty from my usual morning shower down and wipe (with a MF towel tho) but not dried completely.
Here you can see the swirls upclose. Didn't really nail the reality of them though, I assure you there are much more but not too deep it catches my finger.
Help is greatly needed on this one
I recently took off the pinstripes going for a cleaner look but unfortunately it left me with this.
Windows aren't exactly up to par with little swirls.
Rims are covered in breakdust and no where near gloss black.
Sides are dusty with swirls but couldn't show them.
I do have some trim on the car but they look diseased.
The roof has these really annoying water spots that wont go away when I wash.
One of the back panels with countless swirls.
And finally heres the spoiler with swirls as well.
The swirls although are not deep but they just look rediculously horrible. They look as though I used a grill brush to clean the car, really bad. So I'd like to start the thread with some suggestions on how to tackle this project.
Ok so now on with the ride.As you will see I own a 2003 Honda Civic in Nighthawk Black Pearl. Got it used and yes indeed, it is my first car. First that came to my mind is I was going to take care of it all the way. But like a newbie I went the wrong route. Started out with washing with dish soap detergent and with an old shirt
but I did use Turtle High Gloss Wax. I then later got some advise from my cousin from California, ( Any Meguiars person might know him, he is sponsored by Meguiars, owns a 1999 Toyota Highlander, his name is Lawrence Manigbas) anywho, he recommended me to Meguiars, and thus the converting began. I did some research and looked at the Extreme Makover forum a whole lot learning a bunch of stuff, as well as reading the links Mike gave to me. So without further more, lets start this project Civic Makeover! Well start from the front and as you can see its dirty from my usual morning shower down and wipe (with a MF towel tho
) but not dried completely.Here you can see the swirls upclose. Didn't really nail the reality of them though, I assure you there are much more but not too deep it catches my finger.
Help is greatly needed on this one
I recently took off the pinstripes going for a cleaner look but unfortunately it left me with this.
Windows aren't exactly up to par with little swirls.
Rims are covered in breakdust and no where near gloss black.
Sides are dusty with swirls but couldn't show them.
I do have some trim on the car but they look diseased.
The roof has these really annoying water spots that wont go away when I wash.
One of the back panels with countless swirls.
And finally heres the spoiler with swirls as well.
The swirls although are not deep but they just look rediculously horrible. They look as though I used a grill brush to clean the car, really bad. So I'd like to start the thread with some suggestions on how to tackle this project.
to MOL
That civic looks real nice.
Hmmm, so I guess I will start off with #80 first and see if it will get those swirls and etches out. Always start with the lesser abrasive right? haha. Ok so Im definately going to try #80 first, then if not I might have to go to the #83 as I hear it is the most common to use for removing defects. Ok updates soon, things should start pouring in my front door after New Years since nobody is working right now
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