What did you do to your GE fit today?
$25 best step anti-fatigue mat from sears.
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I used less than 1/2 to cover just the cargo area. Left the ends curled up to keep any liquids contained. There is enough left over to roll over the back seats when they are down flat.
Taken from this thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...er-pics-2.html
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I used less than 1/2 to cover just the cargo area. Left the ends curled up to keep any liquids contained. There is enough left over to roll over the back seats when they are down flat.
Taken from this thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...er-pics-2.html
What polish/pad combo did you use? And what sealant/wax? It looks sorta dull still, but it may be the reflection of the pavement and the lack of contrasting light. It's the problem with white cars I suppose, it's the color that doesn't show a direct correlation between time spent detailing, and the results (versus say, black).
I love Maxi Suds II. Works great with the 2-bucket or even in a foam gun/lance. I still want to try their honeydew in my gun but the maxi suds are cheap and readily available near me. Plus it just lasts so damn long haha.
I love Maxi Suds II. Works great with the 2-bucket or even in a foam gun/lance. I still want to try their honeydew in my gun but the maxi suds are cheap and readily available near me. Plus it just lasts so damn long haha.
What I used this particular time was the following:
Clay bar
Max Suds
Chemical Guys Cut 2.0 + Green Hex Logic Pad
Pinnacle Swirl Remover + White Hex Logic Pad
Zymol synthetic wax
Next time I will be using a different polish, not really a fan of the Pinnacle anymore but it was free when I got my PC
I agree with you regarding the Max Suds, this stuff is awesome!
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Ah gotcha, good to know.
That photo was nearly at sundown in the shade and taken with my P&S so that's why you can't really see the results. Believe me, I can
What I used this particular time was the following:
Clay bar
Max Suds
Chemical Guys Cut 2.0 + Green Hex Logic Pad
Pinnacle Swirl Remover + White Hex Logic Pad
Zymol synthetic wax
Next time I will be using a different polish, not really a fan of the Pinnacle anymore but it was free when I got my PC
I agree with you regarding the Max Suds, this stuff is awesome!
That photo was nearly at sundown in the shade and taken with my P&S so that's why you can't really see the results. Believe me, I can
What I used this particular time was the following:
Clay bar
Max Suds
Chemical Guys Cut 2.0 + Green Hex Logic Pad
Pinnacle Swirl Remover + White Hex Logic Pad
Zymol synthetic wax
Next time I will be using a different polish, not really a fan of the Pinnacle anymore but it was free when I got my PC
I agree with you regarding the Max Suds, this stuff is awesome!
I'm with you on the Pinnacle compounds/polishes. My go-to will always be Meg's. But I also normally employ Menzerna, Finesse, and PB with great results. But of the Pinnacle brand, I absolutely LOVE their Souveran wax and WW concentrate. I only use Pinnacle WW or Ultima UWW+ for my WW/QD sprays.
But why do you use two similar polishes? I think they're both rated for 2500ish grit removal. I would try using them with LC/CG orange pads before either the green or white to slightly mimic a "lighter" compound depending on the condition. And then to get that extra 20%, I would finish with a LC white w/Menz SF4K or if you're satisfied with the CG 2.0 cut, CG white/LC Green w/Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze.
Because I've been strict since I picked my car up from the lot, my routine 3-6 month (depends on how often it rains) strip/polish/seal usually goes: wash, iron-x, clay, m101 on a LC white pad (orange for places like my door handles and hood), SF4500 on green, seal with wolf's hard body on hood and front bumper, klasse HGS on the rest, then to double up with an entire coat of HGS after 12 hours, then top (i know, 3 layers, works great for me still haha) with Pinnacle Souveran Wax.
Sorry! It's always great to talk to fellow detailers, especially fellow Fit detailers that have TW cars haha.
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When the sensor under the passenger seat detects some weight, but not much, it turns that airbag off assuming that might be a baby in a car seat. That way the airbag doesn't go off in a wreck and possibly...destroy the baby. I've had things in the seat before and it makes the light come on.
~SB
Man, CG stuff can be great but they make a million products that literally do the same thing as other products they sell. It's not like they're discontinuing products either. Gets really confusing to keep up haha.
I'm with you on the Pinnacle compounds/polishes. My go-to will always be Meg's. But I also normally employ Menzerna, Finesse, and PB with great results. But of the Pinnacle brand, I absolutely LOVE their Souveran wax and WW concentrate. I only use Pinnacle WW or Ultima UWW+ for my WW/QD sprays.
But why do you use two similar polishes? I think they're both rated for 2500ish grit removal. I would try using them with LC/CG orange pads before either the green or white to slightly mimic a "lighter" compound depending on the condition. And then to get that extra 20%, I would finish with a LC white w/Menz SF4K or if you're satisfied with the CG 2.0 cut, CG white/LC Green w/Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze.
Because I've been strict since I picked my car up from the lot, my routine 3-6 month (depends on how often it rains) strip/polish/seal usually goes: wash, iron-x, clay, m101 on a LC white pad (orange for places like my door handles and hood), SF4500 on green, seal with wolf's hard body on hood and front bumper, klasse HGS on the rest, then to double up with an entire coat of HGS after 12 hours, then top (i know, 3 layers, works great for me still haha) with Pinnacle Souveran Wax.
Sorry! It's always great to talk to fellow detailers, especially fellow Fit detailers that have TW cars haha.
I'm with you on the Pinnacle compounds/polishes. My go-to will always be Meg's. But I also normally employ Menzerna, Finesse, and PB with great results. But of the Pinnacle brand, I absolutely LOVE their Souveran wax and WW concentrate. I only use Pinnacle WW or Ultima UWW+ for my WW/QD sprays.
But why do you use two similar polishes? I think they're both rated for 2500ish grit removal. I would try using them with LC/CG orange pads before either the green or white to slightly mimic a "lighter" compound depending on the condition. And then to get that extra 20%, I would finish with a LC white w/Menz SF4K or if you're satisfied with the CG 2.0 cut, CG white/LC Green w/Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze.
Because I've been strict since I picked my car up from the lot, my routine 3-6 month (depends on how often it rains) strip/polish/seal usually goes: wash, iron-x, clay, m101 on a LC white pad (orange for places like my door handles and hood), SF4500 on green, seal with wolf's hard body on hood and front bumper, klasse HGS on the rest, then to double up with an entire coat of HGS after 12 hours, then top (i know, 3 layers, works great for me still haha) with Pinnacle Souveran Wax.
Sorry! It's always great to talk to fellow detailers, especially fellow Fit detailers that have TW cars haha.
I totally agree with you regarding the polishes being the of the same grit level, I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out! The Pinnacle came with my polisher but the Cut 1.0 I ended up purchasing myself after that time. Good idea using the Orange pad with them both.
I also bought several 3.5" pads and and adaptor but have yet to use that.
I like using Chemical Guys stuff since it is local to me and I can save money by waiting for some of their big sales
Thanks for the advice!
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When the sensor under the passenger seat detects some weight, but not much, it turns that airbag off assuming that might be a baby in a car seat. That way the airbag doesn't go off in a wreck and possibly...destroy the baby. I've had things in the seat before and it makes the light come on.
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Replaced the stock cargo light with a $7 LED T10 tower bulb with 18SMD. Can see much better now with hatch open versus stock bulb! Waiting for my other bulbs to arrive for map and dome.
Stock light bulb vs Tower LED bulb:
Before and after pic of light in cargo area:
Credit to this thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-top-ten.html
Stock light bulb vs Tower LED bulb:
Before and after pic of light in cargo area:
Credit to this thread:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...s-top-ten.html
Indeed they are, did you post what bulbs you used painterguy? Sorry if I missed it. I wouldn't mind having brighter dome and hatch lights, I'm constantly messing about moving stuff around the car in the morning dark before work.
Thanks man I am gonna need some for my G next time I see you.
I do not know the specifics on the bulbs i got them from a fellow FF member whos quoted in the above post.
I do not know the specifics on the bulbs i got them from a fellow FF member whos quoted in the above post.
Did you do the map lights too Eric?
Of all my mods other than my center console the lights are the most functional since the dark tones of the interior plus my dark tint = I can't see shiza sometimes lol
Of all my mods other than my center console the lights are the most functional since the dark tones of the interior plus my dark tint = I can't see shiza sometimes lol
I have a few kits left like the one Painterguy just installed on his.
Includes the 2X LED map lights, 1X 48 SMD LED board for the dome, 1X 15 SMD LED board for the cargo area and 2X LED license plate bulbs.
$29 shipped out if anyone's interested?
Includes the 2X LED map lights, 1X 48 SMD LED board for the dome, 1X 15 SMD LED board for the cargo area and 2X LED license plate bulbs.
$29 shipped out if anyone's interested?
I did install map lights just did not take a pic.
Very interested, PM me with some info or link? I don't need the map lights though, I don't have any.