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#17 of 85 Re: "Gritty" paint [scottm123] by pat HOST Dec 18, 2006 (6:43 am)
Replying to: scottm123 (Dec 18, 2006 5:43 am) Let me just add two points to your excellently described procedure: (1)non-abrasive clay needs to be used (abrasive clay also exists and should never be used in this situation) and (2) If you ever drop the piece of clay you are using, THROW IT AWAY. It has now become abrasive and you don't want to take the chance of scratching your finish. I know you know this, but others might not.
#18 of 85 Cleaning paint by jdelabre Dec 27, 2006 (3:02 pm)
Meguairs also sells car cleaner wax, then wax, then polish. Basically 3 steps. My brother has a black Honda Pilot 4 years old and looks new. He has everything!
#19 of 85 Caring For My Brand New TL by darballman1 Jan 04, 2007 (1:57 pm)
I just bought a new 06 TL yesterday, wife & I drove to the beach. Just LOVE it !!! So quiet, smooth, powerful and got 26 MPG on the first tank of gas. Anyway, need some ideas as to when I should first wax the car. So many brands out there.....which is a good one to use ? How about treating the dash and leather seats for the first time ? When ? I will appreciate any help. Replies to this message: frisconick (Jan 04, 2007 3:13 pm) darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 3:40 pm) frisconick (Jan 05, 2007 9:14 am) ggesq (Jan 04, 2007 4:06 pm) scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 5:38 am) ggesq (Jan 08, 2007 12:45 pm) and 1 more... laurasdada (Jan 04, 2007 4:50 pm)
#20 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [darballman1] by frisconick Jan 04, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 1:57 pm) Congrats on the new TL, what color did you get? I get my interior professionally detailed. I also have the details guys wash it, know what they are doing - I don't. Replies to this message: darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 3:40 pm) frisconick (Jan 05, 2007 9:14 am)
#21 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [frisconick] by darballman1 Jan 04, 2007 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: frisconick (Jan 04, 2007 3:13 pm) Got the black on black.....great color w/a blue underneath.   I usually like to do the cleaning myself. Replies to this message: frisconick (Jan 05, 2007 9:14 am)
#22 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [darballman1] by ggesq Jan 04, 2007 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 1:57 pm) I would suggest waiting on applying that first coat of wax.   Dash- is yours faded or blotchy? If so, Acura sells a specific protectant for that problem.   I use Lexol for dash and leather. Replies to this message: scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 5:38 am) ggesq (Jan 08, 2007 12:45 pm) scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 1:27 pm)
#23 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [darballman1] by laurasdada Jan 04, 2007 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 1:57 pm) Congrats on the TL! I recommend you review:   www.zainostore.com   Fabulous stuff, especially on a black TL (mine is an '05 Abyss Blue). There are forums here dedicated to Zaino...
#24 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [darballman1] by frisconick Jan 05, 2007 (9:14 am)
Replying to: darballman1 (Jan 04, 2007 3:40 pm) Black is very nice! I have a bad back, so I can't was it myself or I would. I could was the roof and hood fine, but any bending is out of the question.
#25 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [ggesq] by scottm123 Jan 08, 2007 (5:38 am)
Replying to: ggesq (Jan 04, 2007 4:06 pm) I would NOT wait for the first wax application. New cars come covered with rail dust, brake bust and who knows what else. Over time, it eats the finish away.   Take the car home and wash it twice. Be sure to use separate water buckets for soap and rinsing the mitt/sponge. (I prefer a microfiber mitt) Clay the car being sure to use only clean clay. Knead it, keep it clean and throw it out if you drop it. Once done with the clay, wash it again.   The car will then be ready for you choice of wax or sealant, regardless of what you choose.   Just don't take the car home and wash/wax it. You're just sealing the contaminants in!   The Black Acura TL is absolutely beautiful... but it's gonna take some dedication to keep it that way. And no, that doesn't mean $10- at the automatic car wash.   Zaino does work very well as LD suggested. Go to the site, read through the information, and understand it before applying.   Happy to share more details if needed. Replies to this message: ggesq (Jan 08, 2007 12:45 pm) scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 1:27 pm)
#26 of 85 Re: Caring For My Brand New TL [scottm123] by ggesq Jan 08, 2007 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 5:38 am) ooops....good catch! I meant that he should wait before applying the first coat of protectant on the dash until all the chemicals have come through [if] he had a faded or blotchy looking dash. Replies to this message: scottm123 (Jan 08, 2007 1:27 pm)

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