A 2006 Daily Driven Acura TSX in Royal Blue Pearl came to me recently in desperate need of a restoration detail. This TSX has a few parts re-painted, some others used as a shelf, and mostly showing signs of a vehicle driven everyday. The interior as well showed its use and was also given the treatment it deserved. This gorgeous color was brought back to life, as well as all other aspects of the vehicle, making its 80k mile self look showroom condition!

The pictures definitely do the talking here and show the work done, while we didn't take too many after pictures of the paint due to maximizing time spent on the vehicle, the 50/50 photos definitely serve the paint condition justice for its afterwords condition.

Products Used:
Meguiars 105
Menzerna 203
Menzerna 106
IronX
Meguiars Super Degreaser
Meguiars APC
IPA
P21S Paint Cleanser
PoorBoys Wheel Sealant
P21S Metal Polish
000 Steel Wool
Leather Masters Leather Conditioner
Leather Masters Leather Cleaner
Orange, Purple, White and Black LC pads
Black WoW
Fade2Black
P21S TAW
Chemical Guys Citrus Wash
Meguiars Last Touch
Menzerna Power Lock
Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner
BlackFire Tire Gel
Adams Undercarriage Spray
Sonus Yellow Clay

Vehicle Foamed
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02778-1.jpg
Engine Bay Before
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx064.jpg
Engine Bay After
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx184.jpg
Exhaust Tips Before/After
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx058.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx059.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx233.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx228.jpg
Wheels Before
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx049.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx046.jpg
IronX on wheels
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02788-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02782-1.jpg
Finished Wheel Photos
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx215.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx196.jpg
Interior Before
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx162.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx161.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx160.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx157.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx151.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx148.jpg
Finished Interior
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx176.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx175.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx170.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx168.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx170.jpg

Paint Before
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02820-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02819-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02814.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02804.jpg
　
50/50
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02796-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02792-1.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx130.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx126.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02793.jpg
　
Rear Door with 105/wool
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02813.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02812.jpg
　
Fender with 105/203/106, door untouched
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/DSC02797-1.jpg
　
Finished Reflection Shots
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx247.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx217.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx213.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx212.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx208.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx205.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx203.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx199.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx145.jpg

Finished Overall Photos
　
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx209.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx202.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx197.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx194.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx192.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx190.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx200.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx188.jpg
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt90/oakesdetail/Acura/mustsx193.jpg
　
Enjoy! Feedback and Comments both welcome and apppreciated!
-Oakes

Amazing work. It's like the customer has a new car!!

Thank you sir! Our goal is to bring it new condition as much as possible with these kind of details!

Thank you sir! Our goal is to bring it new condition as much as possible with these kind of details!

we need you in california sir!!!

amazing! Love the work.. u guys are awesome

wow amazing job, where can i get a job like this done :O

this is from 80k miles back to zero miles. nice.

Jesus, that paint looked terrible. Great work.

Amazing. One of the best details I've seen.

What does something like this run, if you don't mind me asking?

we need you in california sir!!!

There are some VERY capable paint correction specialists in SoCal that I know of! The closest I'll get to CA is TX2K11 this year supposedly :)

amazing! Love the work.. u guys are awesome

Thank you!

wow amazing job, where can i get a job like this done :O

Thank you! Depends on where you are!

this is from 80k miles back to zero miles. nice.

Thank you! The owner wanted the car new again, since he enjoys it very much.

Jesus, that paint looked terrible. Great work.

Thank you Dino!

Amazing. One of the best details I've seen.

What does something like this run, if you don't mind me asking?

I have plenty more to show you if you'd like :)

Price Range for this style work can be anywhere from $400-1k+ all depending on the vehicle, size and condition

Im located in NYC, you guys located any close? lol

that came out amazing! nice job!

wow...very nice...come to the Steel City and do my X...I'm sure some others would love to have you!

Im located in NYC, you guys located any close? lol

Horsham, Pa....about 1 hour and 30 mins

that came out amazing! nice job!

Thank you!

wow...very nice...come to the Steel City and do my X...I'm sure some others would love to have you!

I'm always up for traveling if theres an appropriate garage and worthwhile work!

wow, thats impressive

i want something like this done and my car only has less than 5,000 miles on it.idk who can do work like this round here.

Thank you!

Where are you located Biggs? I'm sure there is someone that might be capable within distance

Oakes does top notch details. I just wish I had the money to get one from him, as the warmer months are approaching and I want the new car to be nice and clean for the summer. Plus I have a few scratches that need to be taken care of.

Oakes sponsor my car and give it a detail :dancebanana:

Oakes does top notch details. I just wish I had the money to get one from him, as the warmer months are approaching and I want the new car to be nice and clean for the summer. Plus I have a few scratches that need to be taken care of.

Definitely let me know if you want to get something done, I'm sure we can work it out. Want to protect the new ride!


Oakes sponsor my car and give it a detail :dancebanana:

Haha, Mr. Ito, I'm sure you're going to need something to get that car more attention now that ARC is going bankrupt! hahaha

Oakes don't be talking like that.

I'll get you 5 new customers. I'll say you use JDM semen in your wax.

JDM semen will give me a reason to wear gloves through the whole process now, that's for sure.

You should get that JDM mobile down here soon!