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Old 04-06-2009, 06:17 PM
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I recently got my S and already posted in the intro forum. I washed the car for the first time last Saturday and have suddenly become a detailing junky! I only have after shots and they aren't very good but I'll document the process better next time. The car was already really clean. I just gave it a wash with some old stuff I had and waxed with Mother's Carnauba Cleaner Wax (first time waxing ever), cleaned up the interior, the trim and every nook and cranny. Since then I've done a lot of research and will do a thorough job.





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great shine and i love that color (lighting helped a bit with that!)

you clearly have the bug-
and i think that you are one of us ... a wacko in the making

if you agree with me, all you gotta do is pm me and remind me that you are the guy with the wonderful pics of the red car, and ask for your badge. i will reserve one just in case you agree with me that you need and deserve it!
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Thanks man! PM sent.
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pm recd...
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Looks good. NFR FTMFW. Congrats on the purchase. Any plans for the car?
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looks good,and I diffidently like the color
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lol circuit city... it's gone here
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#102!! Nice! Car looks to be in excellent condition. Wonder if that is original paint? My paint is much worse shape and I have an '04. Gonna have to repaint soon I think.

If I had one of the first S's off of the production line, I would do nothing to it. Keep it as stock as possible and as in perfect shape as possible.

Great looking car. NFR is nice, but I like BB too
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Originally Posted by cherrynutz,Apr 6 2009, 11:32 PM
Looks good. NFR FTMFW. Congrats on the purchase. Any plans for the car?
Thanks! Nothing fancy, just a lip and intake for now then maybe springs and exhaust. Wheels would be last if I get any. I like it a lot in stock form.
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Originally Posted by RichV,Apr 7 2009, 11:05 AM
#102!! Nice! Car looks to be in excellent condition. Wonder if that is original paint? My paint is much worse shape and I have an '04. Gonna have to repaint soon I think.

If I had one of the first S's off of the production line, I would do nothing to it. Keep it as stock as possible and as in perfect shape as possible.

Great looking car. NFR is nice, but I like BB too
Thanks! The paint is original. The car only had 8700 miles when I bought it and I've probably put about 100 more miles on it. I've also thought about keeping it stock but I really do love a Honda with a nice intake.


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