Honda S2000

[BimmerM3]

I've learned to live with it. Consequences of open air freedom. It's worth it.

Yup.

[MrH]

Paint correction as in wet sanding and wheeling or just wheeling?  j/w

I don't know your detailing terminology. He's polishing the clear coat to the point there's no imperfections in it...?

[MrH]

Anyways, dropped the s2000 off today to him. He said he'll be done by Friday evening. He's got a team of three and hes starting this afternoon.

He was finishing up a new S class while I was there

[FlatBlackCaddy]

So you dropped it off, paid him 1200 dollars. He's going to sit there and drink beer for a few days and then run it down to zebart for a 99 dollar polish and bring it back on friday.

Post pics when you get it.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

So you dropped it off, paid him 1200 dollars. He's going to sit there and drink beer for a few days and then run it down to zebart for a 99 dollar polish and bring it back on friday.

Post pics when you get it.

[giant_mtb]

I don't know your detailing terminology. He's polishing the clear coat to the point there's no imperfections in it...?

Gotcha, so buffing it out. 

Wet sanding (aka color sanding) is when they wetsand the whole car to really reallllly get rid of every clear coat imperfection like orange peel and any other unevenness, naturally followed by buffing/polishing.

I'm pumped to see 'em all spiffed up!

[MrH]

Got a call from the guy today.  His first pass at the correction left him a bit worried.  Said the hood was in such rough shape.  He went quite a bit more aggressive and said it looks great now.

Another interesting note:  he said there's been some paint work done on the passenger side.  He said it was done well, but it's way too thick to be a factory job there.  Only spot it really shows is on one of the side sills.  I'm not too bummed.  It's not a show car.

I pick it up on Monday, and leave the 4Runner in its place to get done next.

[MrH]

Here are some pictures he sent me. Looks great IMO

[2o6]

How much did you pay?

[MrH]

Nothing yet

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Nice pictures, have any from after he detailed it?

[Rich]

He dun good. Looks great mike. Now drive the damn thing

[Rich]

I wish my silver paint looked as good, but the clearcoat has been debris blasted and large areas have come off.

[MrH]

There was a visible line where the old front lip was attached.  From the pictures, looks like he got that completely gone too.  Headlights are nice and clear and he put a clear bra over them to prevent them from fading again.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if I made up the cost of this detail when I sell the car.

[2o6]

I mean I could have set you up with a buddy...

[Cookie Monster]

I mean I could have set you up with a buddy...

H doesn't roll like that.

[CaminoRacer]

[Payman]

I wish my silver paint looked as good, but the clearcoat has been debris blasted and large areas have come off.

Your plate literally says "foreigner". Was that on purpose or a hilarious coincidence?

[CaminoRacer]

[68_427]

If I wasn't on mobile if have found a pic of a silver s2000 at Delta sonic

[Rich]

Your plate literally says "foreigner". Was that on purpose or a hilarious coincidence?

I had that plate for 3 years and it never crossed my mind

[MrH]

This opticoat stuff is awesome.  Whole car is silky smooth to the touch.  Everything just beads and falls off.  I'm going to be using Optimum's No Rinse wash.  Should be interesting.  I can wash the whole thing with two buckets in the garage in 20 minutes.

I should get the coilovers on in the next two weeks.  Hoping this fixes my ride issues.  The rear of the car in rebound is the biggest issue.  The back end feels like a pogo stick and it scares the shit out of me mid corner.  Hit any bump while the car is loaded up, and I feel like the rear will unload and come around.  Still on the original shocks, but they don't feel blown.  It's just a twitchy setup I think.

I also need to tackle sound issues.  The car is unbearable with the top up.  You can't even have a conversation with a passenger.  The latch rattles I found a fix for online.  Same with the wind noise.  I need to modify the striker plates to pull the top down further to get a better seal.  The clutch grown I'm going to have to live with unless I want to put a new clutch in.  I need to dynomat the trunk and doors and see where that gets me.  I'm trying to avoid ripping all the interior carpet up to put dynomat down.

[BimmerM3]

This opticoat stuff is awesome.  Whole car is silky smooth to the touch.  Everything just beads and falls off.  I'm going to be using Optimum's No Rinse wash.  Should be interesting.  I can wash the whole thing with two buckets in the garage in 20 minutes.

I should get the coilovers on in the next two weeks.  Hoping this fixes my ride issues.  The rear of the car in rebound is the biggest issue.  The back end feels like a pogo stick and it scares the shit out of me mid corner.  Hit any bump while the car is loaded up, and I feel like the rear will unload and come around.  Still on the original shocks, but they don't feel blown.  It's just a twitchy setup I think.

I also need to tackle sound issues.  The car is unbearable with the top up.  You can't even have a conversation with a passenger.  The latch rattles I found a fix for online.  Same with the wind noise.  I need to modify the striker plates to pull the top down further to get a better seal.  The clutch grown I'm going to have to live with unless I want to put a new clutch in.  I need to dynomat the trunk and doors and see where that gets me.  I'm trying to avoid ripping all the interior carpet up to put dynomat down.

Is that with a stock exhaust? Mine is loud, but not that bad.

[MrH]

Yeah, stock exhaust.  The exhaust is kind of loud for being stock, but I'm totally fine with it.  Issue is road noise, drivetrain noise, wind noise, and rattles.

[CALL_911]

Yalls is pussies

[BimmerM3]

Yeah, stock exhaust.  The exhaust is kind of loud for being stock, but I'm totally fine with it.  Issue is road noise, drivetrain noise, wind noise, and rattles.

Ah. I wonder if they added more sound deadening in the AP2s. Exhaust drone is by far the loudest thing in mine.

[12,000 RPM]

I also need to tackle sound issues.  The car is unbearable with the top up.  You can't even have a conversation with a passenger.  The latch rattles I found a fix for online.  Same with the wind noise.  I need to modify the striker plates to pull the top down further to get a better seal.  The clutch grown I'm going to have to live with unless I want to put a new clutch in.  I need to dynomat the trunk and doors and see where that gets me.  I'm trying to avoid ripping all the interior carpet up to put dynomat down.

One of the things I absolutely despised about my Z. When the roads were wet the splashing off the rear tires was so loud I thought a door or window was open. Common problem with sports cars in general apparently which is silly IMO.

[MrH]

Maybe I was just so used to it, but I don't remember my miata being this loud at all.

I think it's mostly just little quirky design issues that they largely fixed by the time the AP2 came around.  Just annoying to have to hunt all of these down and fix them.  If it was just road noise, I'd be ok with it.  It's the rattles, squeaking interior panels, wind noise, and buzzing clutch that I can't just accept.

[SJ_GTI]

This opticoat stuff is awesome.  Whole car is silky smooth to the touch.  Everything just beads and falls off.  I'm going to be using Optimum's No Rinse wash.  Should be interesting.  I can wash the whole thing with two buckets in the garage in 20 minutes.

I never heard of this stuff before TBH. After some googling I think I might give this stuff a try next time I buy a car.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

All the old corvette guys are into xpel, or something like that. Practically are jacking off in their wheaties over it.

Might want to try that too, the xpel, not the wheaties thing.