Am i the only Royal Blue pearl owner?? - Page 3

GlennS · 06-19-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SapphireRaven

here is the next problem im confronting now. Is it that hard to keep clean? my 95 civic DX in harvard blue (a very similar color) doesn't show dirt too badly. And the way people are talking if anything touches the car all the paint is going to scratch off should i go with the galaxy grey or the atomic blue instead or is the royal blue worth it... i do prefer the gray interior over the ivory.

I've posted that I feel the 2006 Civic paint is less than robust, however, having said that, it's because Honda uses an "envirnonmentally friendly" paint process (water based vs. oil based?) and that is why the paint seems "weak."
Nothing we can do, save take really good care of them (wash & wax).

Overall, judging by how much my Royal Blue sedan shows rock chips and scratches off due to it's dark color, I'd suggest a lighter color. Life is full of compromises, and I do love how my Royal Blue color has "pop" to it when clean and waxed, but the other side of the coin is, it shows off dirt well.

Right now, my car looks fantastic, with a coat of Meguiars NXT wax on it.
It looks "wet" which I love. Thanks to forum members here for suggesting Meguiars NXT, by the way. I'm truly impressed with this wax!

:-)

Glenn in CT

gbae007 · 06-19-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennS

I've posted that I feel the 2006 Civic paint is less than robust, however, having said that, it's because Honda uses an "envirnonmentally friendly" paint process (water based vs. oil based?) and that is why the paint seems "weak."
Nothing we can do, save take really good care of them (wash & wax).

Overall, judging by how much my Royal Blue sedan shows rock chips and scratches off due to it's dark color, I'd suggest a lighter color. Life is full of compromises, and I do love how my Royal Blue color has "pop" to it when clean and waxed, but the other side of the coin is, it shows off dirt well.

Right now, my car looks fantastic, with a coat of Meguiars NXT wax on it.
It looks "wet" which I love. Thanks to forum members here for suggesting Meguiars NXT, by the way. I'm truly impressed with this wax!

+1 for NXT - very easy to apply and remove with great results.

BTW, Honda paint is way better than my 350z paint. Much more chip resistant. There is a general trend, however, towards to more eco-friendly paint relative to past cars, so chip resistance is down across the board.

GlennS · 06-19-2006, 07:21 PM

Just for fun, I've added some pics of my Meguiars NXT waxed car today HERE in the detailing secton. -Glenn

SapphireRaven · 06-21-2006, 10:58 PM

Okay i still havn't decided. Royal Blue or Galaxy Grey LX Coupe? The Royal Blue: Love blue, first choice color, looks hot, and not common. BUT it shows dirt, and worst, scratches, and has tan interior, not my favorite int.
Grey: Looks sharp, slightly more common, love the grey interior, doesn't show dirt or scratches BUT not my first choice and its just not as pretty as the blue... you see my problem... is blue worth dealing with dirt and scratches for the beauty...(and the nasty tan int.) Is the grey worth the less rare and showy nature for the nice grey int. and no dirt and scratches... HELP me please im so undecisive

RockALittle250 · 06-22-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SapphireRaven

Okay i still havn't decided. Royal Blue or Galaxy Grey LX Coupe? The Royal Blue: Love blue, first choice color, looks hot, and not common. BUT it shows dirt, and worst, scratches, and has tan interior, not my favorite int.
Grey: Looks sharp, slightly more common, love the grey interior, doesn't show dirt or scratches BUT not my first choice and its just not as pretty as the blue... you see my problem... is blue worth dealing with dirt and scratches for the beauty...(and the nasty tan int.) Is the grey worth the less rare and showy nature for the nice grey int. and no dirt and scratches... HELP me please im so undecisive

what about atomic blue?

SapphireRaven · 06-22-2006, 11:14 PM

no offense to the atomic blue owners... i hate that color...my mom likes it... but i hate light blues.... no offense just not my color... if i didn't mind the lighter blue that would be what i would get... so royal or galaxy???

GlennS · 06-23-2006, 10:53 AM

GG - Nice color.

gbae007 · 08-01-2006, 03:44 PM

Bump for the new guys.

Let's see some Royal Blue.

blitz911 · 08-03-2006, 06:20 AM

here's my 06 ex sedan:

8civic8 · 08-03-2006, 02:54 PM

Ok...I am glad that there are not too many of us...or so I thought, now that I have one...I see them all over the place here in St. Louis! I have an EX Sedan Auto/Navi that I got May 12th. Here is a pic of mine after getting the windows tinted. Couldnt be happier and love to wash and wax it too!

baboo2 · 08-05-2006, 01:51 PM

Here's my Dark Royal Blue Civic, with SI Spoiler, will get it tinted by next week =)

gbae007 · 08-05-2006, 02:37 PM

Check out my PS thread.

Picture: Royal Blue Pearl EX Coupe + G-Games 77s

SiGTi · 08-05-2006, 06:18 PM

how did you get the Si spoiler?

neolives7 · 08-05-2006, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SiGTi

Since ive joined i have yet to see another Royal Blue pearl civic.

do people not like the color??

I'm not a fan of it. To each his/her own.

baboo2 · 08-06-2006, 12:39 AM

bought the spoiler on ebay for around $320 cdn then paid $70 cdn to install =) under $400

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=120008308481

Bartman619 · 08-07-2006, 12:04 AM

Here's my 2006 EX freshly Zaino'd.

Bartman619 · 08-07-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bartman619

Here's my 2006 EX freshly Zaino'd.

..oops here it is.

08-03-2006, 02:54 PM	#50 (permalink)
8civic8 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Love Royal Blue Ok...I am glad that there are not too many of us...or so I thought, now that I have one...I see them all over the place here in St. Louis! I have an EX Sedan Auto/Navi that I got May 12th. Here is a pic of mine after getting the windows tinted. Couldnt be happier and love to wash and wax it too!

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SapphireRaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: classified... Age: 20 Posts: 204 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Okay i still havn't decided. Royal Blue or Galaxy Grey LX Coupe? The Royal Blue: Love blue, first choice color, looks hot, and not common. BUT it shows dirt, and worst, scratches, and has tan interior, not my favorite int. Grey: Looks sharp, slightly more common, love the grey interior, doesn't show dirt or scratches BUT not my first choice and its just not as pretty as the blue... you see my problem... is blue worth dealing with dirt and scratches for the beauty...(and the nasty tan int.) Is the grey worth the less rare and showy nature for the nice grey int. and no dirt and scratches... HELP me please im so undecisive

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SapphireRaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: classified... Age: 20 Posts: 204 iTrader: 0 / 0%	no offense to the atomic blue owners... i hate that color...my mom likes it... but i hate light blues.... no offense just not my color... if i didn't mind the lighter blue that would be what i would get... so royal or galaxy???

06-23-2006, 10:53 AM	#47 (permalink)
GlennS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Connecticut Age: 54 Posts: 574 iTrader: 0 / 0%	GG - Nice color.

08-01-2006, 03:44 PM	#48 (permalink)
gbae007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 27 Posts: 881 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bump for the new guys. Let's see some Royal Blue.

08-03-2006, 06:20 AM	#49 (permalink)
blitz911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 108 iTrader: 0 / 0%	here's my 06 ex sedan:

08-05-2006, 01:51 PM	#51 (permalink)
baboo2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here's my Dark Royal Blue Civic, with SI Spoiler, will get it tinted by next week =)

08-05-2006, 02:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
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SiGTi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 / 0%	how did you get the Si spoiler?

08-06-2006, 12:39 AM	#55 (permalink)
baboo2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 / 0%	bought the spoiler on ebay for around $320 cdn then paid $70 cdn to install =) under $400 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=120008308481

08-07-2006, 12:04 AM	#56 (permalink)
Bartman619 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Here's my 2006 EX freshly Zaino'd.