NHB Civic Type R paint correction

[uncler]

Just in case people missed this link (which is buried in another thread), here it is again...

It shows my CTR undergoing paint correction at the detailers after I made a right mess of it due to incorrect washing technique.

Auto Finesse VS New Civic Type R - Detailing World

I must say, even though I have now been advised how to wash a car properly, I'm still scared to do it - does anyone know of a reputable mobile valeter that covers SE London, that may be able to clean the outside of my car on a regular basis (say bi-weekly) for a reasonable sum? I'm pretty confident I can look after the inside and engine bay, though!

[Unknownsoldier]

Tadaa!

Tom

[NEEMSTAR]

lol uncler dont be scared - get yourself some good gear - i.e no sponge - 2 buckets and use the methods that people have pointed out in other threads - you will always get swirls no matter what you do

[Munro]

Very interesting to see how the paintwork can be "corrected" Thanks for posting the fix but best to avoid the problem in the first place - throw that sponge (sandpaper) away !

This is the best place for advice I have found so far (in the car care advice section):

http://www.polishedbliss.com/

Its easy to do yourself if you have a couple of hours to spare each week

[amh]

I hope you don't mind me asking but how much did it cost?

[illegalhunter]

I Wash A Wash Smitt 2 BUCKETS & Still Get Swirls , Cause The Paint Is Crap

[PJS]

Since the Civic paint is quite soft, you really want to be getting as much of a touchless wash as possible.
Thankfully this is getting ever so closer - but will require a foam lance and PW to foam the car.
Bilt Hamber have a new Auto Foam product coming soon (few weeks) which will be the standard for pre-wash foaming.
Once that's done, then the bulk of the grime should be removed, leaving very little for the Auto Wash solution (lance or bucket) to face.
Technique wise, you will want to rinse the sheepskin mitt (sheepskinshop) after every panel, thoroughly, and don't scrub back and forth or apply pressure.
If you have a look on The Polishing Company site, there's a video link to a chap called Mike Phillips - watch and absorb.
That should dramatically reduce the chance and amount of swirling your paintwork will get.

[R-2]

OMG Uncler what did you do to your paintwork to get it so scratched!? You got your car on the same day as me and mine is still in pretty good condition.

I use a Turtle wax wash mitt - the one that looks like its got green dreadlocks . this seems to work very well and doesn't need much pressure or rubbing.

However your car looks fantastic now. What a great job they did for you - better than new

[Dimplyred]

Good to see they managed to get it back to looking great!!!!

Like amh, I am wondering how much all this cost too!!

[PJS]

Prices will always vary depending on the extend of the damage needing corrected, but bank on around £25 per hour.
As the Civic's paint is on the soft side, it'll be a bit easier to correct than a Germanic one, so you'll save some time there.
Also depends on whether it's external only, or internal, and engine bay too.
Then you'll pay a bit extra to have it waxed with a more expensive wax, like Zymöl or Swissvax, or even Dodo's DW or Supernatural, as opposed to an ordinary Dodo wax or cheaper ones from Z, and S.

[NEEMSTAR]

i asked him another thread - it cost him approx 450

[uncler]

Originally Posted by Munro

Very interesting to see how the paintwork can be "corrected" Thanks for posting the fix but best to avoid the problem in the first place - throw that sponge (sandpaper) away !

This is the best place for advice I have found so far (in the car care advice section):

http://www.polishedbliss.com/

Its easy to do yourself if you have a couple of hours to spare each week

Looks like some good advice there - my plan is to touch the car as little as possible - pressure washer with that foam stuff, then a gentle going over with a wash mitt for anything left...

Cost came to mid-four hundreds for the paint correction , but this also included full detailing outside, including good quality sealant, full clean inside & engine bay detail. Wheel refurb was extra on top of this - touch wood I haven't kerbed them again since my first week!

PJS - Thanks for advice - I'll definitely be checking out these products and those websites - this has proved and expensive (and naive) mistake for me, so any products/techniques that can help avoid this in future will be welcomed with open arms!

OMG Uncler what did you do to your paintwork to get it so scratched!?

R-2 - Drove through a field of brambles, gave it a quick sandpapering (only a light grade) then took it to a hand car wash staffed by terminators. I wish I knew! It didn't look so bad until it was shoved under those halogen lights and my jaw dropped! Green dreadlock thing sounds awesome - I might get one just to hang in the shed and look good!

Overall though, very impressed with the quality of work. It really does look spot on again.