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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Looking sweet!

"Back in the day", I used to take approximately 7 hours detailing my Toyota 4x4. I would grab a 12 pack, set in on ice and just go town detailing the truck. Now mind you, after the truck, I drove a 20+ year old Lincoln Towncar that was a POS, so I didn't wax it at all and not to mention it would have taken at least two bottles of wax!

But yesterday I went back to my old ways with the Fit. This was going to be my first time waxing it since I bought the Fit in early Fall so we shared a special day together!

She looks awesome and I might have to take some pics. Today I tackle the interior.

(qbmurderer....take notes on how it's done! LOL)
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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If you didn't have the 12 pack, perhaps it wouldn't take you 7 hours.

Just messin' with you,

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Booze and cars don't mix.

Pics are necessary for threads like this.
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by FLEALAMI
If you didn't have the 12 pack, perhaps it wouldn't take you 7 hours.

Just messin' with you,

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Really good friggen point!
 
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Booze and cars don't mix.
But how do you explain NASCAR?

(Not that I'm a fan)

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Virtual
Booze and cars don't mix.

Pics are necessary for threads like this.
Since you asked....


 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 04:53 AM
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Nice. I'm glad to have an orm since I can go through twice the beer and finish in half the time and still have it look flawless thanks to the ultra-forgiving Orange RM paint. Detailing a black car gives me migranes your dedication is impresive.

On a random note I just recieved my Mass. Insurance producers license not too long ago. Has anyone ever told you that your state's insurance laws are pretty crazy? Maybe you could call a senator and do something about that for me?
 

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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Looks good.
Make sure you get the door jambs and wheel wells really good. I still see a little dirt on the inside of the driver side wheel well . I'm just sassing ya.
You did a really nice job.
I know how hard black/dark colors are to keep clean. Sucks because 5 minutes later they are always covered in dust/pollen. I had a Nighthawk Black Pearl CL type S. I could never keep that thing clean.

Also since Honda like to use really soft paint make sure you use Micro Fiber towels. I know first hand how easy it is to swirl the paint.
Here is a customer of mine NHBP TSX.

http://detailerstouch1.webs.com/apps...lbumid=7331858
 

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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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[quote=Committobefit08;822592]Looks good.
Make sure you get the door jambs and wheel wells really good. I still see a little dirt on the inside of the driver side wheel well .quote]

Yea, I know. I pulled my car out on "day 2" to do the wheels and the interior when my wife asked, "Why don't you wash my car?" So I started to wash hers when she said, "Will it take long? Because I could take the Fit to run my errands later today" so needless to say, I wasn't about to let that happen and worked on her car so it would be done by errand time! LOL
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Since you asked....


Wow! Looks amazing! What kind/brand of wax are you using?
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by calrose rice
Wow! Looks amazing! What kind/brand of wax are you using?
Finish 2001.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Lyon[Nightroad]
On a random note I just recieved my Mass. Insurance producers license not too long ago. Has anyone ever told you that your state's insurance laws are pretty crazy? Maybe you could call a senator and do something about that for me?
What laws here in Mass AREN'T crazy?
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hogwylde
What laws here in Mass AREN'T crazy?
The "People's Republic of Massachusetts"

The "Massachusetts Union of Soviet Socialists Republic" (MUSSR)

Enjoy, "Comrades"!


BTW, your ride looks great.
 
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