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#62
Blackfire crystal seal
I did some research, since I want my Mystic Yellow 2015 Fit to stay pretty for the long haul. Got it last week. Washed it with MacGuiars car wash and microfiber wash mitt cause it rained and got kinda grubby. . Bought some detailing clay, clay lube and application microfiber pads. Plan to wash it, clay it, light wash to remove any clay, add my silly SpongeBob decals, and apply the Blackfire Crystal Seal all over to protect from UV and shine. Stuff gets great reviews. I'm too old to polish with wax. Would get crunchy.
Sound like a plan? I'll let you know how it goes.
Sound like a plan? I'll let you know how it goes.
#63
I did some research, since I want my Mystic Yellow 2015 Fit to stay pretty for the long haul. Got it last week. Washed it with MacGuiars car wash and microfiber wash mitt cause it rained and got kinda grubby. . Bought some detailing clay, clay lube and application microfiber pads. Plan to wash it, clay it, light wash to remove any clay, add my silly SpongeBob decals, and apply the Blackfire Crystal Seal all over to protect from UV and shine. Stuff gets great reviews. I'm too old to polish with wax. Would get crunchy.
Sound like a plan? I'll let you know how it goes.
Sound like a plan? I'll let you know how it goes.
Good luck
#64
Thanks! I'm gonna practice on the old Spectra 5, which is filthy. Gonna try to make it prettier for hubby. Think I have to go get some bug remover for that one first. Tons of gunk stuck to paint. Any recommendations?
#66
If you clay often (like me!) I strongly recommend you check out the nanoskin autoscrub sponge. It is a little sponge that replaces traditional claybar. It doesn't get filled with crud like a claybar, lasts Waaay longer and is so much faster, I love it. It's available on amazon for under 20$.
#67
Thanks! Will check it out. Did the Fit yesterday after hubby got home with it. I lilove that Blackfire Cyrstal Seal! Car is now exceptionally shiny. Water beads up on it now. Will post pics in the 3rd gen fit forum before I go to work. News getting dark when I finished. Look for SpongeBob SquareCar. Washed, clayed, cleaned window with alcohol, added decals, then seal over whole car to protect stickers too. Hoping it will help keep them from fading. Here's one for I took last night.
#69
I've used both products, with extremely similar and satisfying results. The only hesitancy that I reserve for these products specifically is that do your research and take your time and concentrate on perfect technique. I'm not sure why you're quoting $600-700, unless are you planning to have it done?
#70
I've used both products, with extremely similar and satisfying results. The only hesitancy that I reserve for these products specifically is that do your research and take your time and concentrate on perfect technique. I'm not sure why you're quoting $600-700, unless are you planning to have it done?
#72
The two sealants aren't even in the same league. BF (and other sealants from the PB line-up) is a temporary sealant, roughly 6-month lasting. Opti/CQuartz aim for 2year - permanent protection.
#73
When is the best time to detail a new Fit?
I just got a new 2015 Fit EX-CVT in Aegean Blue. I am wondering if I should get it detailed while it's still new (less than 1 month old) to protect it or wait 6 months. I want to protect it, but was not sure if I'm jumping the gun. What would you recommend to keep my car in good shape? I would have someone else do it professionally because I'm not good at that type of thing. Thanks.
#74
Get it done now, with one of the 'permanent' seals put on to give it long term protection.
Quality work with paint correction and sealant could easily be between $500 and $1000.
Don't go to a dealership detailer or anything like that. Your car will be worse off than it is now.
Quality work with paint correction and sealant could easily be between $500 and $1000.
Don't go to a dealership detailer or anything like that. Your car will be worse off than it is now.
#76
Get it done now, with one of the 'permanent' seals put on to give it long term protection.
Quality work with paint correction and sealant could easily be between $500 and $1000.
Don't go to a dealership detailer or anything like that. Your car will be worse off than it is now.
Quality work with paint correction and sealant could easily be between $500 and $1000.
Don't go to a dealership detailer or anything like that. Your car will be worse off than it is now.
#78
Floor Mat Logo
I am seeking advice on how to clean the Fit logo in the floor mats. The passenger side still looks relatively new, but the driver's side continues to attract dirt and grime like a magnet. Any advice on how to clean it without damaging the intricate stitching? I thought about scrubbing it but I am deathly afraid it will cause the threads to fray. Watching it turn from the nice silver tone to a dirty smog color is hurting my fee-fees.
#79
What do you recommend to remove light scratches that are not too deep?
What kind if compound would you use to remove the scratch? Then you would polish and once done wax. But what brand/product would you recommend for the scratch remover compound?
What kind if compound would you use to remove the scratch? Then you would polish and once done wax. But what brand/product would you recommend for the scratch remover compound?