Optimiumized CRV - detail & sealed & sun shots by kc

[imported_Dude]

I finally registered my car in California, and received a complete set of shinly new license plates from the good folks at the DMV.



Any ideas on how best to protect license plates?

 

[Langley Interior Car Kare]

thats what i do...i put 2 coats of Z2 on mine before i put them on the car....they clean right up now....so now we have....license plates...wheels....glass....all treated like paint........for all the sealants.....:up

 

[vettefan67]

On a related note, my car's from license plate mounting system consists of 2 right-angle lower supports that stick out of my car, and 2 holes drilled into the bumper Anyone have a suggestion as to what can I use as a spacer to keep that nasty metal away from my paint?

 

[rstype]

For license plates, I wash it with the rest of the car and spray some One Grand Show-Off QD afterwords, and buff with a MF towel.



I might remove the front plate and mount for a cleaner look. I'll check with local laws first...

 

[vettefan67]

It is illegal to drive in California without a front license plate. HOWEVER if you do not live in San Francisco or some parts of LA and perhaps other cities, it is not strictly enforced. One trick I have heard (I am in no way encouraging this) is to put the license plate under your floormat along with some screws that are a bit too small. Tell the officer the holes got stripped and offer to let him try. You're just on the way to the hardware store now...

 

[fishboy]

good call btw. I had my jeep for 6 months and the license plate frame already damaged the paint on the bumper in a HUGE way(scratches,chip, all the way thru the primer). That XPEL stuff would work perfect for that problem. I image that since its covered up, it might not matter what you put underneath, just as long as its paint safe.

When I finish, putting on the XPEL on my Jeep, with the leftover material you and dude are welcome to have it...

JTS

 

[MidLife Cruiser]

If you want some space between the bracket and the bumper, perhaps you could use some flat faucet washers as spacers. They are rubber, they are cheap, and depending on how the frame is made should do the job.

 

[Lemonxxs]

Good tip cruiser.



May I suggest MF washers? Does anyone make them?

 

[YoSteve]

I like license plate covers, if you can find an uber one with the silicone lining inbetween (to keeep out water) and the backing (so that metal doesn't scratch up against the paint) they're awsome ($$$).



Otherwise use spacers and wax them real well.

 

[kc's]

Bro, at the rate you are going I seriously suspect you are probably an Alien and have 48 hour day.
Alien or not. Great job , Salute.

yes its another alien detailing job...i actually did 2 cars in 3 hours ...the other zebra myvi & this.......

Its just a small simple gift to my bro in law for his generousity to us....well many gift can be brought by master card ...but moment like this can only repay by gratitude



ONR wash
2 caps 8 litre of water

wipe on & wipe dry with 2 more microfibers towel

after wah & getting ready to seal the ride

sprayed on optiseal

buffing opti seal

oc wax

after oc wax

see i also can detail ....pics of everyone who like to show off their ride

now show me your $$$$$$? oppss i mean day light picture

front left bumper

mirror shining yet?

yummy...reflective hood

side mirror

another front hood pic

look at the left

look at the top

look at the right

pay close attention

i cant even see the different reflection between the plastic light cover & the body

see what i mean..the paint is as shinny as the plastic

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Hmm??

ta da its the reflection from the right body panel

just before i parked in again

When you see a car on the front cover of a magazine, it was chosen because of photo quality, NOT the car. This is not to say that the cover car is not a nice car. All it says is that covers sell magazines and they will pick the most pleasing, eye catching photo, be damned the car. You cannot see the thousands of hours of detail the car has (or lack of) in that photo. There are millions of cover worthy cars photographed but only a few are cover worthy photos

 

[Leadfootluke]

Looks great KC!

One note, I have used OS and sprayed on the panel as you did, however, it spreads thinner and more "even" if you spray the applicator instead of the paint. Just something to consider!

 

[bmw5541]

Very nice work KC.

I have used a combo of the two methods. I will give one or two spritz' on the pad to prime, and then a single mist per section onto the paint. Spread evenly with the applicator, and you are done.:hurray:

 

[kc's]

Looks great KC!

One note, I have used OS and sprayed on the panel as you did, however, it spreads thinner and more "even" if you spray the applicator instead of the paint. Just something to consider!

thanks for your tips

Very nice work KC.

I have used a combo of the two methods. I will give one or two spritz' on the pad to prime, and then a single mist per section onto the paint. Spread evenly with the applicator, and you are done.:hurray:

noted sir

thanks