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Old 10 Jun 2005, 03:28 pm
Learning Richard
 
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Default Re: My Honda Paint Job is Lookin BAAD -- Help (Hachiroku?)

I want an answer NOW

Learning Richard wrote:
> I said Hachiroku because I saw on another thread that you had some sort
> of extra-strong, almost paint-eating cleaner you were using on a Matrix
> -- there was something about an old man crapping his pants too, but
> that's not the focus here.
>
> My 208,000 miles and counting 1992 Honda Accord sedan runs like new.
> Cold AC, no warning lights, good power, and generally a supurb LX
> model.
>
> Looks are something different. Working in a big city as I do, there's
> a lot of pollution and general filth that is really starting to eat at
> my car. In fact, a few weeks ago I actually found the beginnings of a
> RUST SPOT * sob *.
>
> I want my dependable Honda, with its titanium white paint job, to look
> as good on the outside as it runs on the inside. Now, I am very leery
> of getting a new paint job.
>
> Could I use that extra-strong cleaner to clear away the almost-embedded
> grease/oil stains from weekend mechanics such as myself , VOC chemical
> stains, etc without seriously ruining my paint job? There are numerous
> nicks I suppose from road tar, rocks, etc ... but don't ya think if I
> cleaned the hell out of it then put a really strong coat of wax on it,
> that it would still look alot better? Also, any ideas for patching
> those miniscule little chips and those dirty looking wrinkle features?
> And how do I exterminate that confounded little rust spot I found near
> the rear wheel well?
>
> I wanna push at least 500,000 mi before I abandon this dependable
> lady... and she just laughs at me when I take her to the car wash
> (hand wash, laser, or brush... I'm such a DIY freak) help!!


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