This is a 2006 Honda Civic that spends most of it’s life outside, near the beach, in the sun, and not often washed. I took on this job knowing where it had been, and the customer just wanted it to look better and get protection from the harsh conditions down by the beach. I think this met his expectations.

Process
Clean Engine
Dress Engine
Pre-treat w/PB Bug & Tar
Clean trim, moldings, door handles, body panel crevices, rocker panels & gas door area
Pre-soak w/foam gun
wash w/wash mitt & 2 bucket method
Pre-soak w/foam gun again
wash w/wash mitt & 2 bucket method again
Clay
Pre-soak w/foam gun final
Wash w/wash mitt & 2 bucket method final
Dry w/waffle weave towels
Polish w/Flex Megs Polish pad & m205
Correct headlights
Sealant (allow to set for 1 hour) EX-P
Wax (wait 5-15min) Collinite 476s for durability
Apply Dressings (trim, tires, etc)
Clean Windows

Befores

The car came over in poor condition.






Faded Plastics all over the car


No shine to be found
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You can tell the car hasn’t been washed in quite a while




The engine could use a little help as well


Afters

Engine looks like it came right off the dealers lot


1/2 of the hood clayed


Wheels & Tires cleaned, Tires dressed


Headlights w/sealant still on them


Trim restored (hard to tell from before and after with the lighting)


Pillars polished


Full afters. Finished at night, sorry no direct sun pictures.