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    2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

    Hello all,

    Business has been great ever since I started detailing on the side. As you know the economy is hurtin' and I'm doing what I can to stay on top of savings.

    I completed another job over the weekend on a black 2003 RSX which needed some help. The paint condition was pretty bad, it felt very dry as if it was washed with dish washing soap and completly drained of nutrients (previous owner). The car was also covered in swirls and watermarks so I knew my hands were filled.

    Before:

    ==============================
    Front:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Swirls:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Bugs:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Soap Residue:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Soap Residue:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Rear Fender:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Sun Visor Damage:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Roof:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Durring

    =====================================
    After Wash:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Watermarks:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Bumper Swirls:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Mad Swirls:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Scratch beside driver door:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Scratch beside driver door:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Spoiler Swirls:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Rear Bumper:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Roof Clayed:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Ewwww:
    From Patrick's RSX


    More Swirls:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Rear Bumper Scratch:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Wetsand Scratch Above:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Again:
    From Patrick's RSX


    After buffing:
    From Patrick's RSX


    @ car wash for 2nd wash:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Meguiars 2.0:
    From Patrick's RSX


    After:

    ==============================

    Bling!
    From Patrick's RSX


    Hood:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Reflection Shot:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Another:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Scratch Reduced:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Another Scratch Removed Completely:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Sun Visor Marks Gone:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Sun Visor Passenger Door:
    From Patrick's RSX


    Front Bumper:
    From Patrick's RSX


    I used too many products to list but here is a quick run down:

    DeWalt 849
    Meguiars G110
    M205/105/83
    Menzerna Super Intensive Polish
    So1o Red/White wool pad
    SoftBuff Foam Cutting Pad
    SoftBuff Foam Buffing Pad
    SoftBuff Foam Finishing Pad
    Meguiars D112 Super Soap
    Detailing Enthusiast
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  • #2
    Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

    Nice job on the car and great pictures outlining your process.
    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    • #3
      Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

      looks good... great job... quick question... off topic

      if you can pm me info on that 350z... how hard is it to remove swirls? what do you use just 205 or do you get down to 105? curious cause my buddy has one and ive been itching to try it. just wondering if the paint was hard etc. i got a g110... thanks
      - Markito -

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      • #4
        Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

        Looks good! No tire shine? Didn't see any on the tires in the one picture. Great job!

        Shane
        1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

        If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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        • #5
          Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

          Originally posted by CieraSL View Post
          Looks good! No tire shine? Didn't see any on the tires in the one picture. Great job!
          I meant too but the paint took a lot longer to correct then I expected and the customer came to pick up the car around 12am. I did however degrease the rims/tires/wheel wells with Meguiars Super Degreaser 4:1 concentrate.
          Detailing Enthusiast

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          • #6
            Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

            Originally posted by Still Learnin View Post
            looks good... great job... quick question... off topic

            if you can pm me info on that 350z... how hard is it to remove swirls? what do you use just 205 or do you get down to 105? curious cause my buddy has one and ive been itching to try it. just wondering if the paint was hard etc. i got a g110... thanks
            pm sent
            Detailing Enthusiast

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            • #7
              Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

              looks good man!
              2004 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

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              • #8
                Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                Nice Job!!
                Looks Great!!
                That Car Was BAD!!
                Keep Up the Great Work!!
                Joel
                Firefighter/EMT-B
                Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
                "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Dirt Back!!!"
                '99 F-150

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                • #9
                  Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                  Looks good. Did you have to work in the open sun? I know our Texas sun is relentless.

                  "What's the first rule when entering a man's car?"

                  "Respect a man's car, a man respects you."
                  Transporter 2

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                    Originally posted by junkyard_dog122312 View Post
                    Looks good. Did you have to work in the open sun? I know our Texas sun is relentless.

                    Oh god, I can't even imagine trying to detail a car in the open sun here. Thankfully my apartment garage did the trick and it was a pretty cool day.
                    Detailing Enthusiast

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                      nice work, that looks fantastic

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                      • #12
                        Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                        What a improvement. The car looks great. Excellent job. Way to go.
                        quality creates its own demand

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                          Pretty nice work man, excellent
                          Jose Holguin

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                          • #14
                            Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                            wow, that car had major swirls before you detailed it... nice work..
                            Ganesa,
                            Toyota Vios '05
                            Theres a difference in a person who has to do it and a person who wants to do it

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                            • #15
                              Re: 2003 Acura RSX (Black) *56k Fail*

                              Thanks all! It definitely was a chore but the outcome was worth it.
                              Detailing Enthusiast

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