2006 Acura TSX Detailed
06-03-2009, 08:12 AM
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Thanks guys. I love the Euro R version of this car. Unfortunately not sold in the states. 
Dude, you dont need tips from me? haha. If I really have to say one thing, I would just say watch out for paint thickness. The roof and trunk was very low in microns, <90 typically. So I didnt go too agressive on those areas. This car has never been polished and is only 3 yrs old. Have fun detailing the accord! 
I'm having one (if I remember it right) to be polished on next weekend.
06-03-2009, 08:16 AM
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I wonder how much time you need to spend for such effects.....?
Do you use any polish-machine, or is it all done by hand?
Do you use any polish-machine, or is it all done by hand?
I use the Makita 9227. I dont see how its possible someone can polish by hand nowadays... haha. Its possible, but should take much much longer and I dont think the result will be as good.
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06-03-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by schanE60' post='899459' date='Jun 3 2009, 07:12 PM
Thanks guys. I love the Euro R version of this car. Unfortunately not sold in the states.
Dude, you dont need tips from me? haha. If I really have to say one thing, I would just say watch out for paint thickness. The roof and trunk was very low in microns, <90 typically. So I didnt go too agressive on those areas. This car has never been polished and is only 3 yrs old. Have fun detailing the accord!
Dude, you dont need tips from me? haha. If I really have to say one thing, I would just say watch out for paint thickness. The roof and trunk was very low in microns, <90 typically. So I didnt go too agressive on those areas. This car has never been polished and is only 3 yrs old. Have fun detailing the accord!
I have a paint thickness gauge and will monitor the thickness carefully now when you have mentioned it. I wouldn't have believed the paint could be that thin in a new (never polished) car
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06-03-2009, 09:30 AM
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No kidding about the thickness. I know BMWs are much healthier in paint thickness, but I didnt expect it to be this low. So far, all the japanese cars I've done are pretty low in paint thickness. Hopefully I'll do a Lexus soon.. they should have the thickest japanese paint.. i hope.
06-03-2009, 09:37 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Looks nice. My wife wants a TSX maybe. I have driven one ('04 maybe), and was impressed. Of course, it wasn't as shiny as this one!
06-03-2009, 09:46 AM
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The only thing I really dont like about this car is the autotranny. I think it totally ruins the engine. Its sluggish and ratios are way too long. it needs close ratio 6 spd. 
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