Hi again,
After my first attempt at real paint correction, I decided to tackle a much easier job, my wife's new 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L w/Navi in White Diamond Pearl. We got this about 6 weeks ago. This particular color only started production in February, so we actually had to have the dealer order us one from the factory.
Since I knew it was coming straight from the production line to my dealer, I specifically instructed the dealer not to remove any of the transport film on the exterior or interior. Sure enough, I picked up the vehicle with film on the hood, roof and some side panels. I carefully removed it, and saw some of the most pristine, gorgeous OEM paint I'd ever seen. Flawless! I washed it carefully with the two bucket method a few times over the past month, but last weekend decided I needed to get a good sealant + wax on there.
As much as I looked, I really couldn't find any spots that needed correction via compounding. Not terribly surprising, since the car was never washed except by me, since it left the factory. So, after a thorough wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss, I used some CG clay. Not much debris on the paint at all, but I wanted to be sure. I really focused on the hood, running my bare hand over it in attempt to feel even the slightest particles. Then, I went after it with some CG Jetseal 109 on a blue LC pad with my PC 7424XP. The Jetseal seemed to work OK, but I think I liked the Menzerna Powerlock I used on my M3 just a bit better. After the sealant, I applied Pete's 53' carnuba.
I think it came out great! Sorry the car was under some heavy shade when I took the pics. You can still see just how flawless the paint is, even without a single stage of correction. What a great feeling to get OEM paint this good to start with.
After my first attempt at real paint correction, I decided to tackle a much easier job, my wife's new 2012 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L w/Navi in White Diamond Pearl. We got this about 6 weeks ago. This particular color only started production in February, so we actually had to have the dealer order us one from the factory.
Since I knew it was coming straight from the production line to my dealer, I specifically instructed the dealer not to remove any of the transport film on the exterior or interior. Sure enough, I picked up the vehicle with film on the hood, roof and some side panels. I carefully removed it, and saw some of the most pristine, gorgeous OEM paint I'd ever seen. Flawless! I washed it carefully with the two bucket method a few times over the past month, but last weekend decided I needed to get a good sealant + wax on there.
As much as I looked, I really couldn't find any spots that needed correction via compounding. Not terribly surprising, since the car was never washed except by me, since it left the factory. So, after a thorough wash with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss, I used some CG clay. Not much debris on the paint at all, but I wanted to be sure. I really focused on the hood, running my bare hand over it in attempt to feel even the slightest particles. Then, I went after it with some CG Jetseal 109 on a blue LC pad with my PC 7424XP. The Jetseal seemed to work OK, but I think I liked the Menzerna Powerlock I used on my M3 just a bit better. After the sealant, I applied Pete's 53' carnuba.
I think it came out great! Sorry the car was under some heavy shade when I took the pics. You can still see just how flawless the paint is, even without a single stage of correction. What a great feeling to get OEM paint this good to start with.
It's ok to make mistakes at least next time you know what to do. Indeed, Honda CR-V is a cool car.