Detailer's Domain: S2000 CR Paint Correction
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The Honda S2000 CR is quite a vehicle. My customer found a brand spanking new one on a lot as these were brought out for 1 year, 2008. It needed some work getting all the swirls out. This car turned out great!
Take a look at the specs from Honda USA:
Premier Performance
Nothing exemplifies Honda racing skill and ingenuity like the S2000 CR ?Club Racer.? A firmer suspension, quicker steering ratio and fully functional front and rear spoilers have been specially designed to connect driver, vehicle and road.
Compete
The CR is a true competitor. Feel free to maximize its potential at club racing events.
Performance
A purist?s dream, the factory-tuned CR sports an aerodynamic design and stiffer suspension settings for increased rigidity and downforce. The CR proudly draws upon the S2000?s racing heritage, but delivers more in terms of sheer performance.
Lighter
With racecar-like suspension and lower weight, the CR?s performance is second to none. Drivers rave about its cornering, braking and acceleration. To accomplish this, the audio system and air conditioning are offered as options and the spare tire has been replaced with a tire-repair kit. This, along with other modifications, lightens the racy roadster by nearly 100 pounds from the original S2000. Add in a taut new chassis, quicker steering ratio, ?stickier? tires, and track-inspired has never felt so meaningful.
EXCLUSIVE STANDARD FEATURES:
* Firmer springs and dampers
* Stiffer front and rear stabilization bars
* Quicker steering ratio
* Larger rear P255/40 R17 tires
* Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
* All-new 17" dark gray 5-spoke alloy wheels
* Fully functional aerodynamic front and rear spoilers
* Yellow and black fabric
* Yellow-stitched seats, shift boot and steering wheel
* Spherical aluminum shift knob
* Removable aluminum hardtop
* Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
* Sport-tuned exhaust silencer
PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
* Skidpad pulls .95G
* Slalom speed 71mph
* Coefficient of lift reduced approximately 70% over original S2000
* Over 2-seconds per lap faster around Japan?s Tsukuba Raceway than the original S2000
Products Used:
Exterior:
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Swissvax Paint Rubber and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
Menzerna Super Intensive with the Uber Green Pad
Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
Menzerna Top Inspection
Swissvax Finesse
Einszett Spray Wax
Wheels/Tires/Etc
Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner
Einszett Wheel Cleaner
Adam's VRT
Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Swissvax Autobahn
Adam's Undercarriage Spray
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Tools:
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann MaxFire
Metabo PE12-175
Flex 3403
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun
Prep:
Swirls
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2484.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2495.jpg)
Bug and tar
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2486.jpg)
Wheels
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2487.jpg)
Wheel well
Take a look at the specs from Honda USA:
Premier Performance
Nothing exemplifies Honda racing skill and ingenuity like the S2000 CR ?Club Racer.? A firmer suspension, quicker steering ratio and fully functional front and rear spoilers have been specially designed to connect driver, vehicle and road.
Compete
The CR is a true competitor. Feel free to maximize its potential at club racing events.
Performance
A purist?s dream, the factory-tuned CR sports an aerodynamic design and stiffer suspension settings for increased rigidity and downforce. The CR proudly draws upon the S2000?s racing heritage, but delivers more in terms of sheer performance.
Lighter
With racecar-like suspension and lower weight, the CR?s performance is second to none. Drivers rave about its cornering, braking and acceleration. To accomplish this, the audio system and air conditioning are offered as options and the spare tire has been replaced with a tire-repair kit. This, along with other modifications, lightens the racy roadster by nearly 100 pounds from the original S2000. Add in a taut new chassis, quicker steering ratio, ?stickier? tires, and track-inspired has never felt so meaningful.
EXCLUSIVE STANDARD FEATURES:
* Firmer springs and dampers
* Stiffer front and rear stabilization bars
* Quicker steering ratio
* Larger rear P255/40 R17 tires
* Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires
* All-new 17" dark gray 5-spoke alloy wheels
* Fully functional aerodynamic front and rear spoilers
* Yellow and black fabric
* Yellow-stitched seats, shift boot and steering wheel
* Spherical aluminum shift knob
* Removable aluminum hardtop
* Body-colored roll-bar cowlings
* Sport-tuned exhaust silencer
PERFORMANCE FEATURES:
* Skidpad pulls .95G
* Slalom speed 71mph
* Coefficient of lift reduced approximately 70% over original S2000
* Over 2-seconds per lap faster around Japan?s Tsukuba Raceway than the original S2000
Products Used:
Exterior:
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner in the Cam Spray Foam Canon
Swissvax Paint Rubber and Optimum Instant Detail Spray and Gloss Enhancer for clay lube
Menzerna Super Intensive with the Uber Green Pad
Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
Menzerna Top Inspection
Swissvax Finesse
Einszett Spray Wax
Wheels/Tires/Etc
Einszett Plastic Deep Cleaner
Einszett Wheel Cleaner
Adam's VRT
Uber Boar's Hair Wheel Brush
Swissvax Wheel Brush
Swissvax Autobahn
Adam's Undercarriage Spray
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Tools:
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann MaxFire
Metabo PE12-175
Flex 3403
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels
Cam Spray 1500A with Cam Spray Foam Gun
Prep:
Swirls
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2484.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2495.jpg)
Bug and tar
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2486.jpg)
Wheels
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2487.jpg)
Wheel well
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2496.jpg)
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Rinse
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2528.jpg)
Claying
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2533.jpg)
Polishing
Before shot of the top
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforetop2.jpg)
Tape to test the area decided to go with Menzerna Super Intensive and the Uber Yellow pad
then finish it up with Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/uberyellow.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/tapeduptotestpanel.jpg)
After SIP
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aftersip.jpg)
After PO85RD
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpo85rd.jpg)
50/50
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/5050.jpg)
Me on the Flex 3403 is a blessing in disguise, its so light its enabling me to get back into the game
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/polishing.jpg)
Dan polishing big assist as my hand is still out of wack
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2528.jpg)
Claying
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/before/IMG_2533.jpg)
Polishing
Before shot of the top
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforetop2.jpg)
Tape to test the area decided to go with Menzerna Super Intensive and the Uber Yellow pad
then finish it up with Menzerna PO85RD with the Uber Blue Pad
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/uberyellow.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/tapeduptotestpanel.jpg)
After SIP
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aftersip.jpg)
After PO85RD
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpo85rd.jpg)
50/50
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/5050.jpg)
Me on the Flex 3403 is a blessing in disguise, its so light its enabling me to get back into the game
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/polishing.jpg)
Dan polishing big assist as my hand is still out of wack
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/dan85rd.jpg)
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Various polishing shots
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aferpolish10.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax3.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax.jpg)
Rinse down due to dust
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforerinse1.jpg)
Shots outside after polishing
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish3.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodshotbeforewax.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodoutside.jpg)
Swissvax Finesse
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/finese.jpg)
Dan doing the final touch up work
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/aferpolish10.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax3.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforewax.jpg)
Rinse down due to dust
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/beforerinse1.jpg)
Shots outside after polishing
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/afterpolish3.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodshotbeforewax.jpg)
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/hoodoutside.jpg)
Swissvax Finesse
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/finese.jpg)
Dan doing the final touch up work
![](https://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/matt%20s2000/after/IMG_2603.jpg)
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
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Nice detail. Though I don't care much for that color, I wish they had released the CR in some different colors.
What's up with your hand?
What's up with your hand?
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Looks great, you guys do amazing work.
Have you switched to Adams/Einszett for your wheels/undercarriage spray from the P21S products? Whats your thoughts on that pair vs P21S Taw and Wheel gel?
I'm really liking the P21S pair. Did my wheels and wells today and wow what a difference.
Got my big order today and so far love everything I've tried
Thanks for the great service and products.
What did you use for tire dressing? 1Z to clean, VRT for the shine? They look great.
-Shane
Have you switched to Adams/Einszett for your wheels/undercarriage spray from the P21S products? Whats your thoughts on that pair vs P21S Taw and Wheel gel?
I'm really liking the P21S pair. Did my wheels and wells today and wow what a difference.
Got my big order today and so far love everything I've tried
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What did you use for tire dressing? 1Z to clean, VRT for the shine? They look great.
-Shane