accord ideas?

[vvti]

hi guys, im new here and in detailing. i would want to revive the
oxidized and dull paint of my girlfriend's car. its a 96 honda accord,
the color is aubergine pearl (pretty much close to dark violet).

what products and steps should i use? can you give me the best products.
btw,
i would be using hand application cause i don't have a buffing machine.
thank you.

[g15389]

to the forum

Here is a great article about the 5 step process (a great primer to car care)......

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6878&

Additionally, Mike Phillips had good results using Color-X by hand....here is the link to the article:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88

Have a read through the articles and feel free to ask any questions.

G-

[Mike Phillips]

Re: accord ideas?

Originally posted by vvti
hi guys, I'm new here and in detailing. i would want to revive the oxidized and dull paint of my girlfriend's car. its a 96 Honda accord, the color is aubergine pearl (pretty much close to dark violet).

what products and steps should i use? can you give me the best products.

btw,

i would be using hand application cause i don't have a buffing machine.
thank you.

Hi vvti,

Here are two ways to approach this, one uses less step and the other is multi-step, multi-step processes usually yield the best results.

Least amount of steps method

• * Wash
  * Clay the finish to remove above surface contaminants
  * Apply ColorX thoroughly to each panel

Multi-Step System

• * Wash
  * Clay the finish to remove above surface contaminants
  * Clean the paint using ScratchX working a small section at a time, working the product thoroughly against the finish, and then when finished with one section, move onto a new section and overlap into the previous section.
  * Polish with Deep Crystal Polish
  * Apply two thin coats of a wax of your choice

Either of the above systems will produce stellar result as long as you do a good job of working the ColorX into the finish for the first system, or do a good job of working the ScratchX into the finish for the second system.

The key to a nice looking finish when you're starting with something neglected is alway determined by the paint cleaning step as this is the step where you remove the defects.

Read through the 5-Step Paint Care cycle in the link provided by g15389

[vvti]

thanks guys! can i use color X instead of scratch X in the multi-step system? which is better color X or scratch X?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by vvti
thanks guys! can i use color X instead of scratch X in the multi-step system? which is better color X or scratch X?

ScratchX.

ScratchX is a dedicated paint cleaner while ColorX is a paint cleaner, polish and wax all-in-one.

You will typically get better results when you use a dedicated product for a dedicated process or step.

If your goal is to really remove defects, then go with ScratchX and do a really good job of applying and working the microscopic abrasives against the finish.

[Mike Phillips]

Read the page in the below link for the entire story, but here's a sample of what you can do with Meguiar's products by hand...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...0&pagenumber=3

Before



After

[vvti]

thanks for your replys. i'm a little confused which is which because both products produces great results. i'm having a hardtime choosing from scratch X and color X. i'm very much amaze with the results of scratch X on mike's bronco. can you guys help me choose wich is which. also, i'll be using hand application. can you suggest what other products i will be needing. thank you in advance.

[vvti]

follow up question... which product is best for neglected paint?
thanks.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by vvti
follow up question... which product is best for neglected paint?
thanks.

If only want to do one thing, (besides washing), then ColorX is the best product for neglected paint.

One Step system
* Apply a cleaner/wax like ColorX



If you want to do everything you can to restore the paint and get the best results possible, then a multi-step approach will typically yield better results, this will mean doing 2 to 3 things to the paint, for example, after washing, apply ScratchX, then a pure Polish like Deep Crystal Polish, followed by a wax, see below

Multi-Step System
* Clay paint if needed
* Clean paint with dedicated paint cleaner
* Polish paint with dedicated pure polish
* Wax paint with a pure wax


What is your car care goal for the car?

Do you want to invest a lot of time? (Multi-Step System)
Or
Do you want to do the minimum in order to make the paint look good again. (One-Step System)

It's all up to you and what you want.

[vvti]

i will do anything to restore the finish of the car. i'll just do the multi-step system. thanks mike.

[vvti]

what if when i have applyied scratchX and a carnuba wax and after two weeks i want to detail the car again, can i still use the same procedure using scratchX as my phase1 and 2? or i should apply just carnuba wax?