The Perfect Shine - Black S2000 restored
09-22-2005, 10:40 AM
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Quick question for you, or anyone else who wants to chime in - what product and/or technique do you use for exterior plastic/rubber trim? An area I'm thinking of is the trim that runs along the top of the door in btwn the door and side windows... the same trim goes around to the back of the car. What's your technique for cleaning and treating these types of areas? I use vinylex and then wipe away an excess, but am wondering what you like.
Also curious whether anyone treats their radio antenna? I know, I know... I'm probably OCD or something.
Oh, and what do you typically do when dealing with headlights? Do you have a go-to plastic polish? I don't hear many people comment on headlights when they are giving a run-down of their recent details.
The car looks great, and I agree, it should be used to show what kind of results are possible. Great job on it.
Also curious whether anyone treats their radio antenna? I know, I know... I'm probably OCD or something.
Oh, and what do you typically do when dealing with headlights? Do you have a go-to plastic polish? I don't hear many people comment on headlights when they are giving a run-down of their recent details.
The car looks great, and I agree, it should be used to show what kind of results are possible. Great job on it.
09-22-2005, 01:51 PM
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usace: Thanks.
I've just used 303 for rubber & seals, but the hard plastic parts you're talking about usually get some sort of sealant with a full detail and just washed the rest of the time - Zaino, AIO, EX, VM, whatever I'm using that time around. AIO works well to clean them up if they need it, as does VM.
I haven't had an antenna for a long time now (stolen) but I'd think a sealant would work well on that, too.
I've just used 303 for rubber & seals, but the hard plastic parts you're talking about usually get some sort of sealant with a full detail and just washed the rest of the time - Zaino, AIO, EX, VM, whatever I'm using that time around. AIO works well to clean them up if they need it, as does VM.
I haven't had an antenna for a long time now (stolen) but I'd think a sealant would work well on that, too.
09-26-2005, 06:44 PM
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nny: thanks!
jdm: hell yeah... if I can drive it after the initial wash to get the water out of the seams!
Are you coming to the wash & wax day at Criswell Honda in Germantown on Oct 23rd? I'll be there and could get a look at your car to see what kind of shape it's in and what it needs.
jdm: hell yeah... if I can drive it after the initial wash to get the water out of the seams!
Are you coming to the wash & wax day at Criswell Honda in Germantown on Oct 23rd? I'll be there and could get a look at your car to see what kind of shape it's in and what it needs.
you. thanks for the great write up. gonna try it on my car now. 
10-05-2005, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TriaXenginE,Sep 27 2005, 07:42 PM
doesn't even look like the same car.
Looks great, nice work.
10-06-2005, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by animeS2K,Sep 26 2005, 10:44 PM
nny: thanks!
jdm: hell yeah... if I can drive it after the initial wash to get the water out of the seams! Are you coming to the wash & wax day at Criswell Honda in Germantown on Oct 23rd? I'll be there and could get a look at your car to see what kind of shape it's in and what it needs.
jdm: hell yeah... if I can drive it after the initial wash to get the water out of the seams!
Are you coming to the wash & wax day at Criswell Honda in Germantown on Oct 23rd? I'll be there and could get a look at your car to see what kind of shape it's in and what it needs.