Mikey's 92' LS Coupe - Page 2

91LSMAN · 11-04-05, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey851

Thanks for the feedback, but once again, just to let it be know i've only had this car for a month now, and the swirl marks on a "fresh" black paint job, will show after one wash

, there's no avoiding it, even terry cotton will do it. Also, I will hand polish it, if I got it buffed every time they flipped the switch it'd make the swirl marks worse. But I know about the Lexus mats and I will take care of the swirls as best as I can (no buffing), thanks for the comments.

What do you mean by that? Is it new paint? Even so, it can be buffed out.

Mikey851 · 11-04-05, 01:17 PM

Yeah it's new paint.....i'll snap a pic real quick up close and upload it. There aren't any swirls it's just how the light was playing on the flake.

MLC · 11-04-05, 01:27 PM

Those Lexus floormats look gay

Mikey851 · 11-04-05, 01:35 PM

hahaha.....I know man, once again I just got the car and that's what I had, I'm working on it. But you don't have to be so wry man, that was a little bit rude. Only reason being I wasn't saying they look cool, another member wanted to know if they fit. I'm getting OEMs asap.

Mikey851 · 11-04-05, 01:57 PM

Here's a pic of the hood with less intense sun, you can see the quality better.

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Mikey851 · 11-04-05, 02:05 PM

I know I'm a noob to the site and I'm very humble and appreciate all suggestions and comments. I don't represent most noobs though because I know alot about cars, I'm literally just new to the website not a noob to cars. As you can see I know how to take car of paint, as well as, I know that on this kind of paint job a buffing would leave worse swirls than I could ever hope to by hand, so on black i'll stick to my hand, and see the sky like a mirror when I look at my hood. Once again though, thank you for you suggestions.

acc-unit · 11-04-05, 09:07 PM

lookin good man, love the shaved trunk for sure....

Ballistic · 11-04-05, 09:12 PM

Love black/black

She looks amazing.

Mikey851 · 11-04-05, 11:40 PM

Thanks guys, my Legend is a child and all of my income goes to my bills and to it. Oh well, I love her.

-Mike

swift · 11-04-05, 11:45 PM

dude...mike, i just noticed the jdms...so jealous. everything is looking good so far on the outside.

91LSMAN · 11-05-05, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey851

I know I'm a noob to the site and I'm very humble and appreciate all suggestions and comments. I don't represent most noobs though because I know alot about cars, I'm literally just new to the website not a noob to cars. As you can see I know how to take car of paint, as well as, I know that on this kind of paint job a buffing would leave worse swirls than I could ever hope to by hand, so on black i'll stick to my hand, and see the sky like a mirror when I look at my hood. Once again though, thank you for you suggestions.

I DON'T want to go back and forth with you about swirls and marks, etc. But swirls can't be seen in the shade. Of course you are going to see less in the shade or when there are clouds. Sunlight brings out the imperfection in a paint job.

Buffing properly will not do harm, it'll make it look better. I use the Porter Cable 7424 on my Red Legend, Dad's Green Legend, Dad's Red Corvette, and Mom's BLACK 04 RL.

Read some threads at http://www.detailcity.com. That's the forum that taught me everything I know about detailing.

Again, I don't want to go back and forth with you, but it seems that you have some of the older misconceptions concerning detailing, and I think once you get past those, your Legend could look even better than it already does.

Mikey851 · 11-05-05, 04:35 PM

I appreciate the help. I know what youre talking about. The swirls exist on the clear coat, that's why you can get them out without hurting the paint, almost uncovering a new car. All I was saying is that even in intense sun I get lots of comments about the paint. I believe the previous owner got an imperfect buff job. I definately know they can be taken out, I was just showing you a pic in the shade to show that my paint is in "good" condition, youre right though, not perfect, but I can bring it almost back to perfection. Thanks again.

-Mike

Edit: Also dude, trust me I'm taking your advice I can clearly see that your paint is clear as the waters of lake minotanka (nice and chewy) sicckkk!!!

:p

Ballistic · 11-05-05, 08:17 PM

Nah, all those swirls can be removed with the right buffer and experienced person. I've seen 10x worse brought back to perfection. Hell, i've seen keyed cars restored just be buffing the clear coat. Take your time, read detail city.com and you can correct it.

91LSMAN · 11-05-05, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey851

I appreciate the help. I know what youre talking about. The swirls exist on the clear coat, that's why you can get them out without hurting the paint, almost uncovering a new car. All I was saying is that even in intense sun I get lots of comments about the paint. I believe the previous owner got an imperfect buff job. I definately know they can be taken out, I was just showing you a pic in the shade to show that my paint is in "good" condition, youre right though, not perfect, but I can bring it almost back to perfection. Thanks again.

-Mike

Edit: Also dude, trust me I'm taking your advice I can clearly see that your paint is clear as the waters of lake minotanka (nice and chewy) sicckkk!!!

:p

Thanks for the comment on my paint. It takes work, but the end result is great. And, yes, Like I said in the PM, I think the car got a bad buff job, but it does look like it can be corrected. Good Luck!!!

dHYUN · 11-12-05, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotoriousL12

why is there a yellow marker at 55mph on your speedometer? is that on all coupes?

props on stock radio in working condition.

drop it, clear out the front end, take fuzzy off steering wheel. Car looks real hot love the rims and red tails

my coupe def doesnt have that yellow marker at 55

11-04-05, 01:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
MLC LEGENDARY MEMBER Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: MA Posts: 1,760 Car 1: 94 BLK/BLK COUPE Car 2: 97 Altima GXE 5spd iTrader: (0)	Those Lexus floormats look gay __________________ JDM KA8 Headlights~McCulloch 5300k HID~Fiberglass Eyelids by PJ~JDM KA8 Door Sills~K&N Intake w/OEM CAB~Lightweight Pullies~Bayou Stage II Chip~Stromung B Pipe~Magnaflow Cat~Remus Spec Exhaust~Koni Kontrols~CL-S Type/Ventus 215/50/17~SS Brake Lines~Brembo/Bradi Rotors~DC Tie Bar~KMS Strut Bar~Addco Rear Sway Bar~S2000 Antenna~Shaved Trunk~Optima Redtop

11-04-05, 01:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Here's a pic of the hood with less intense sun, you can see the quality better. [IMG][/IMG]

11-04-05, 09:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
acc-unit legend status Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,661 Car 1: 1995 6spd coupe iTrader: (2)	lookin good man, love the shaved trunk for sure.... __________________ 1990 Legend sedan - RIP 1995 6 spd coupe

11-04-05, 09:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	Love black/black She looks amazing. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

11-04-05, 11:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
swift Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern,WI/Chicago,IL Posts: 4,291 Car 1: 92' legend coupe 5spd Car 2: 94' coupe auto Car 3: 91' Smacura iTrader: (8)	k dude...mike, i just noticed the jdms...so jealous. everything is looking good so far on the outside.

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11-04-05, 01:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Yeah it's new paint.....i'll snap a pic real quick up close and upload it. There aren't any swirls it's just how the light was playing on the flake.

11-04-05, 01:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	hahaha.....I know man, once again I just got the car and that's what I had, I'm working on it. But you don't have to be so wry man, that was a little bit rude. Only reason being I wasn't saying they look cool, another member wanted to know if they fit. I'm getting OEMs asap.

11-04-05, 02:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I know I'm a noob to the site and I'm very humble and appreciate all suggestions and comments. I don't represent most noobs though because I know alot about cars, I'm literally just new to the website not a noob to cars. As you can see I know how to take car of paint, as well as, I know that on this kind of paint job a buffing would leave worse swirls than I could ever hope to by hand, so on black i'll stick to my hand, and see the sky like a mirror when I look at my hood. Once again though, thank you for you suggestions.

11-04-05, 11:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, my Legend is a child and all of my income goes to my bills and to it. Oh well, I love her. -Mike

11-05-05, 04:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
Mikey851 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,715 Car 1: 1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	I appreciate the help. I know what youre talking about. The swirls exist on the clear coat, that's why you can get them out without hurting the paint, almost uncovering a new car. All I was saying is that even in intense sun I get lots of comments about the paint. I believe the previous owner got an imperfect buff job. I definately know they can be taken out, I was just showing you a pic in the shade to show that my paint is in "good" condition, youre right though, not perfect, but I can bring it almost back to perfection. Thanks again. -Mike Edit: Also dude, trust me I'm taking your advice I can clearly see that your paint is clear as the waters of lake minotanka (nice and chewy) sicckkk!!! :p

11-05-05, 08:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
Ballistic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: socal Posts: 2,665 Car 1: 1988 944 Turbo iTrader: (7)	Nah, all those swirls can be removed with the right buffer and experienced person. I've seen 10x worse brought back to perfection. Hell, i've seen keyed cars restored just be buffing the clear coat. Take your time, read detail city.com and you can correct it. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...44/avatar2.jpg

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