1989 Honda Civic Si USDM Restore

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Old 05-13-2012, 07:36 PM
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Finally the much awaited Update on my white 1989 Si

Last week I sent the car in to my body and paint expert for some love. He did a proper color correction on the factory paint. I would like to say the results speak for themselves but clearly pictures don't do any justice. The factory paint is in unbelievable condition and you can now truly see the Pearl in this factory Polar White. I still have more detailing to do but I finally put a coat of wax on her today.

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Still need to install these along with my New molding



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My god that CD player is amazing! Forgive me if I missed it, but where did you find that? I can't imagine they made very many of those.
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love the updates. Keep up the good work.
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My god that CD player is amazing! Forgive me if I missed it, but where did you find that? I can't imagine they made very many of those.

I bought the cd player new in the box. Its 1989 only made by Alpine designed for the BOSE sound system
Old 05-13-2012, 09:07 PM
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They still sell them at Honda

Word, I just picked up mine about a month ago as well. Don't forget the tips
Old 05-13-2012, 09:13 PM
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What does a "Color correction" entail? Does he actual lay down new paint, or just sand/polish it up?
Old 05-14-2012, 04:49 AM
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Actually it was just a simple cut and buff. The body guy said it looked like the car has never been buffed and was covered with years of dirt. Car is still OEM original. The color in person reminds me of an off white pearl similar to NH0 Champ white
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cool man !
So nice to see original paint cleaned up like this !
You just added about $1000 more value to your civic by doing this.
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nice build and nice personal box.
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cool man !
So nice to see original paint cleaned up like this !
You just added about $1000 more value to your civic by doing this.
Thanks Rob, she still has a little ways to go but the finished result is coming out nicely
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Updates look good. Whats in store?
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I still have my New side molding, window trim, and rain gutters to install. The original ones are still in good shape but I figured I would replace everything while I still can.
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awesome job!
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Thanks
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Love what you're doing man. Keep up the good work
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where the hell did you get that radio combo? where were you able to even see it for sale anywhere?
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Found the part number listed under a bunch of old stock new Honda radios that were sold last year on H-T
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Engine bay is coming along nicely





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Looking good man
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You need Upper Timing Cover Label
31117-PM5-A00

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Looks good under the hood. Lucky nothing leaks under there. Honda battery in the works?
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Yes new honda battery and timing cover sticker, thanks Rob for the part number.
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If you dont mind me asking do you have the part number on that cd combo? Car looks great buddy told me about a Ef that some kid only wants $200 for runs and drives so may become the new daily. It's auto but will be converted quickly if I can pick it up.

Great inspiration may have to hit you up for one of those arm rests lol
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Originally Posted by jdmboyef9
Yes new honda battery and timing cover sticker, thanks Rob for the part number.
Hurry because when I ordered 4 of them, there were only 4 left afterwards.


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