Shineworks10
New member
A trashed Honda Civic Hatchback
I recently became the new owner of an old Black & Decker rotary (same as Dewalt 849) and have been searching for a car to practice on. Came across this gem that is not being driven and has been sitting at my uncle's for who knows how long. So I strike a deal with him, once I get comfortable with using the rotary, his car will be next on my list.
Since I was practicing with the rotary, I decided to test many different products and pads. These are the ones that come to mind:
Black & Decker rotary
Meguiars g110
6.5" LC white polishing pad
7" Meguiars cutting pad
5.5" LC white polishing pad
Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Swirl X
D151
M02
M105
Top of the Line compound
Meguiars Gold Class paste wax (picked it up for a dollar a while back and thought this would be a great opportunity to try it out)
Enough typing, onto the pictures:
Upon picking up the car:
Read panel after washing/clay bar:
Hood after wash:
Before:
After:
Passenger door before:
50/50
Reflection before:
Reflection after:
Rear panel after:
I struggled with controlling the rotary in the beginning so I loosened my grip and by the time I finished, I was able to move it where I want, when I want even on vertical surfaces. The car is still not perfect but looks way better. As always, C&C welcome.
I recently became the new owner of an old Black & Decker rotary (same as Dewalt 849) and have been searching for a car to practice on. Came across this gem that is not being driven and has been sitting at my uncle's for who knows how long. So I strike a deal with him, once I get comfortable with using the rotary, his car will be next on my list.
Since I was practicing with the rotary, I decided to test many different products and pads. These are the ones that come to mind:
Black & Decker rotary
Meguiars g110
6.5" LC white polishing pad
7" Meguiars cutting pad
5.5" LC white polishing pad
Meguiars Ultimate Compound
Swirl X
D151
M02
M105
Top of the Line compound
Meguiars Gold Class paste wax (picked it up for a dollar a while back and thought this would be a great opportunity to try it out)
Enough typing, onto the pictures:
Upon picking up the car:
Read panel after washing/clay bar:
Hood after wash:
Before:
After:
Passenger door before:
50/50
Reflection before:
Reflection after:
Rear panel after:
I struggled with controlling the rotary in the beginning so I loosened my grip and by the time I finished, I was able to move it where I want, when I want even on vertical surfaces. The car is still not perfect but looks way better. As always, C&C welcome.