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Shora
06-29-2010, 07:58 PM
Howdy ya'll.

New here (just found it) but been a FitFreaker for a while.

My two Fits (09 Base Auto/ 10 Sport Auto) Guarding my driveway after this weekend's detail.

http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t327/ShoraMarauder/IMG_1113.jpg

http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t327/ShoraMarauder/IMG_1112.jpg

http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t327/ShoraMarauder/IMG_1114.jpg
sooznd
06-29-2010, 08:11 PM
Very nice--yin & yang
Shora
06-29-2010, 08:23 PM
How cool. Never noticed that and I ate a "Black and White" cookie today!

Now, all I can think about is that cookie.

Yin & Yang, how clever!
claymore
06-29-2010, 10:55 PM
Who gets to drive the more expensive one you or your little lady?
Shora
06-30-2010, 01:31 PM
Who gets to drive the more expensive one you or your little lady?

Actually, I bought them "both" for me. ;)

I bought the Base Fit as my Daily Driver as I had a Marauder that was only a weekend or going out car.

When I sold the Marauder, I needed another weekend/ going out car that remains clean and that I don't have to remove my work tools from before heading out to town (South Beach/ Ft. Lauderdale Beach etc.).

My options were pretty much open, but I was having such a good time with the Fit, that I could think of no better car than a "Sport" as a going out/ weekend ride.

Crazy huh?

But I actually Prefer the Fit to a Civic and even the Accord (and actually, every thing else out there since they were all on the table).
manxman
06-30-2010, 02:02 PM
Welcome to the forums! Your approach as an enthusiast is certainly unique (I have not read of any other forums member who has one Fit for work and another for "dress"). There was another, equally unique forums member, who worked as hard as he could to see how fast he could destroy his Fit with idiotic modifications (it took him a year because he was pretty untalented). We like your approach MUCH better!
sooznd
06-30-2010, 02:28 PM
The work/casual Fit looks just as clean as the "Formal Dress Fit"--fabulous idea.
Shora
06-30-2010, 03:15 PM
Welcome to the forums! Your approach as an enthusiast is certainly unique (I have not read of any other forums member who has one Fit for work and another for "dress"). There was another, equally unique forums member, who worked as hard as he could to see how fast he could destroy his Fit with idiotic modifications (it took him a year because he was pretty untalented). We like your approach MUCH better!

Thanks for the compliments.

Actually, i'm taking it slow on the Mods (most aren't even mods). So far, on both the Fits I only installed the OEM Floor Mats, Key Less Entry (on Base), Accord Horns, Tint, Cargo Cover (flaps removed), Cargo Tray, Filter Mag and the Grill Condensor Mod.

The work/casual Fit looks just as clean as the "Formal Dress Fit"--fabulous idea.

Actually, I wanted to detail my new Sport soon as I got her (6/16/10), but I told myself that I wouldn't touch her with out FIRST taking care of the work Fit. I won't let her get "outta shape" LOL.

Gave her her a once a year clay bar and a once a season two coats of Wax applied with the Porter Cable 7424.

I still cannot bring myself to polish it. The paint is so very soft, I feel like I will be at the metal if I do. Scary. For now, just clay and wax till I really find a mild polish for the super soft paint.

Only then, did the Sport receive her treatment.
claymore
06-30-2010, 11:15 PM
Mothers gold makes a nice "cleaner wax" that works better than a polish. I use it every time before applying mothers carrnuba wax.
Shora
07-01-2010, 08:35 AM
Mothers gold makes a nice "cleaner wax" that works better than a polish. I use it every time before applying mothers carrnuba wax.

Sweet.

What's the exact product. I want to look for it and make sure it says that it's both clear coat safe and can be applied with a dual orbital.

I've ordered from Auto Geek in the past, but I just want to find the polish or cleaner locally until I need more pads/ wax. Don't want to pay shipping for just the 1 product that I currently need.
claymore
07-01-2010, 09:59 AM
Quote from can:

Mothers california gold

Carnauba

cleaner wax

Removes oxidation & restores color

Safe for Clearcoats


and it's fun to apply it smells like cherrys
Shora
07-01-2010, 05:13 PM
Quote from can:

Mothers california gold

Carnauba

cleaner wax

Removes oxidation & restores color

Safe for Clearcoats


and it's fun to apply it smells like cherrys

I really want to try it now.
claymore
07-01-2010, 10:33 PM
I follow that with mothers carnauba wax ....step #3 on the lid
Tinyvan
07-03-2010, 11:31 PM
very nice, any plains to mod any of them.
Shora
07-05-2010, 12:06 PM
very nice, any plains to mod any of them.

Good question. Unless (or should I say until) I turn one of them into a fun track toy, the only things that I am looking for are those that improve them as drivers.

For example; a larger battery that Fits or a heavy duty radiator (two row) for those extra hot days.

Stuff along that line.