Menzerna PG,FPII,FMJ > Atrocious Accord

[stilez]

Wow, just wow.





A mess is an understatement for this puppy. I think the year is around 1996 and if it was never detailed, it wouldn't surprise me. It had everything from heavy etching to oxidation to staining to SWIRLING and everything in between. This vehicle was a test panel for some fun. Its one you walk up to and are like "Damn, it's gonna be tough, but it can only get better!". Anyways, I'll go in order here with the exterior last (be patient).







First up, the interior. Grease, dirt, dust, foreign substances, drinks, trash, you name it. Only 1 B&A because the sun was far too bright in the morning. You'll get the idea pretty quick though. Processes:





-Carpets, mats, and seats cleaned with Folex and Oxy/APC Mix, then extracted

-Everything else was APC'd

-Dressed with 303 Aerospace





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[stilez]

Onto the engine. The pics can do the talking here...





-Rinsed, then degreased with Briggs and Stratton Degreaser and scrubbed with a car wash solution

-Rinsed and dryed (ran engine for 10 mins)

-Opt Dressing

-Opt Car Wax on painted surfaces





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[stilez]

The exterior took a WHILE. Final processes:





-NXT Wash

-Meguiar's Overspray Clay

-Menzerna Powergloss via rotary and Wool Pad @ 1500 rpm X 2

-Menzerna Final Polish II via rotary and LC Finishing Pad @ 1500 rpm

-Menzerna FMJ by hand



-Opt dressing on tires/well

-Flitz on exhaust





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Enjoy!

 

[4830Deuce]

wow! great job...i cant believe it took PG two times. :woohoo:

 

[RRacer]

Great work Sean, in that condition PG was the only way out.



how did u use the Optimum dresser, diluted???

And what rpm do u use in the fenders???



Akele abraço

 

[hirosh]

wow is right. awesome job. how long did it take you? all day?

 

[stilez]

Thanks .





RRacer: I used it straight up, but next time I would've gone 50/50.



I stayed at the noted RPM the whole time just used a lighter touch in some areas.





hirosh: A touch over 6 hours.

 

[515colfelt]

Superb job!

The engine must have taken a while...

 

[imported_series1]

Great work as usual! Major improvement from the befores

 

[imported_DARKSTI]

superb! as usual!

 

[1 Clean WS6]

Yet another beautiful revival Sean!!! :2thumbs:

 

[Carl Anderson]

Simply amazing!

 

[Playa178]

You are correct sir...1996 Accord



It's my mom's car, never washed, very abused.



Thanks again!

 

[Richt]

Amazing work as ever, nice one.

 

[vdog0531]

sweet jesus that thing was in bad shape. awesome turn around. too bad the sun didn't stay out

 

[jrotaryb]

Great job as always Sean!



I wonder if soaking the clear mats in some APC would have cleared them up a bit...

 

[imported_Mighty HD1]

I absolutely love Menzerna Products. They still amaze me every time I see a detail on here or I do one of the neighborhood cars.

 

[Scottwax]

I have a love/hate relationship with cars like that. I hate them when I first see them and realize what a grind it will be but I love how they (usually!) turn out.



Outstanding job, Sean. The color of the paint looks completely different without all the swirls, scratches and haze blocking the view!



:bow