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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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This is the first Honda I've shot with my new camera. I hope you enjoy it.

I'm going to say this first: I'm not a professional photographer. I just like to have a little fun with a good camera now that I have one. The photos are through a stock camera with a basic lens and a uv filter, no computer processing or effects added; they are raw. Now on to the show!

This is a nice little 93 del sol. Doesn't need a ton of work but it got a little past its glory days, paint wise. It was up to me to return it to its full potential. Below are the before pics, after a wash and a clay treatment.

BEFORE









Roof:

Hood:

Trunk:


A few more:




This is after the full treatment:
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Thanks for having a look.
-RRD

Positive comments and constructive criticism welcome.
Rude or unnecessary posts will be reported.

*Edit* Night shots are uploading as we speak and are soon to come.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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damn nice outcome. what products you use
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Car looks absolutely beautiful, I love the color. You can tell a HUGE difference from before and after, AWESOME car man
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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i like it. very clean. the only thing i dont like is the smoked tail lights. it just me dont be mad
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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I used a makita rotary with mostly 3M products and an Optimum polish thrown in there for good measure I used a blend of both syntheitc and natural waxes with an orbital machine application. I experimented with that procedure on my Tacoma and its beading water like new paint almost two months later, without a wash since the initial application.

This car made me want to throw in the towel on my LS-V EK sedan and get back into the del slo game. I miss my old one sooooo bad. Not to mention the del sol was my first Honda. <3

Thanks for the positive comments everyone
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