Fiji Blue Pearl

losboyfg6 · 01-02-2007, 07:00 PM

Hey sup everyone! well im about to order my FBP si and i kno when getting a dark colored car means high maintinance, my main concern is those ugly swirls. i know there are alot more, but if any of u guys have any advise for me on how to maintain the paint swirl free, well maybe not totally swirl free but u kno what i mean.

so thanx in advance for any advise

***airportguy770*** · 01-02-2007, 07:07 PM

***Detailing Guide***
Try This

si_civic · 01-02-2007, 08:44 PM

That's an ok guide. You can PM me if you have any more questions. I am a professional detailer for GM Canada.

xmx250 · 01-02-2007, 11:12 PM

I have Fiji. I try to use quality towels and not rub hard. Also clean your mit continuously and use two buckets. One with soapy water and one with rinse water. Also make sure you tell the dealer to be extra careful with your car. My dealer left scratches, swirls and cobwebbing in my paint.

hiphopaddict · 01-02-2007, 11:24 PM

It's an increadibly beautiful color. I'd say it's probobly the best one available. The down side is that it's very hard to keep clean. If I hand wash, I use McGuier's Gold Class. It is the best car wash on the market for the money. I dry it with a California Water Blade, and microfiber towels.

I only use a touchless if I go automatic. Those spinning brushes scare me!

I haven't waxed it yet, but I'm partial to McGuier's NXT Tech Wax. I used it on my other car, that was also a metallic blue. It made the color really pop. It looked brand new for 2-3 months afterwards as well.

***Zeuceone*** · 01-02-2007, 11:26 PM

fbp ftw...

roadrunner1659 · 01-02-2007, 11:26 PM

i have a FBP 07' Si that i picked up 2 weeks ago this friday...you just have to know what not to do when it comes to swirls...

i know for myself (and maybe this is true for si civic) but im a professional detailer for Lexus and i clean my car every opportunity i get (im kinda obsessed with keeping my car cleaned)...i have the tendency to wash and then then spray wax my car and my previous car (mustang that was sonic blue pearl - really close to the FBP) i would get swirls, but at the same time i have everything i need to get rid of those swirls and i know how to use all of it!

i would suggest that the biggest thing you need to make sure you do is keep things clean (ie - your shamie, microfibers, wash mitt, etc....whatever your using or rubbing across your paint, you want to make sure you keep as clean as possible)...

i would also suggest although i know this can be expensive for poeple but if you can i would spray the car with a window cleaner first and then blast off and then wash! i do this at work and the window cleaner attaches to the dirt allowing it to come off of the car easier so that when its time to wash the car, there is less dirt to scratch the paint!

o just to show how bad i am with keeping my car clean right now...i have owned it for almost 2 weeks...i got it from honda on a rainy friday...saturaday i completly detailed it b/c honda sucks but i would have done it anyway and then tonight i basically detailed it again...2 coats of wax in a little over a week...haha...lets just say i LOVE MY FBP Si!

...read up on everything you can and just ask poeple questions...you'll be good to so when it comes time to be!

dlux200sx · 01-03-2007, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadrunner1659

i have a FBP 07' Si that i picked up 2 weeks ago this friday...you just have to know what not to do when it comes to swirls...

i know for myself (and maybe this is true for si civic) but im a professional detailer for Lexus and i clean my car every opportunity i get (im kinda obsessed with keeping my car cleaned)...i have the tendency to wash and then then spray wax my car and my previous car (mustang that was sonic blue pearl - really close to the FBP) i would get swirls, but at the same time i have everything i need to get rid of those swirls and i know how to use all of it!

i would suggest that the biggest thing you need to make sure you do is keep things clean (ie - your shamie, microfibers, wash mitt, etc....whatever your using or rubbing across your paint, you want to make sure you keep as clean as possible)...

i would also suggest although i know this can be expensive for poeple but if you can i would spray the car with a window cleaner first and then blast off and then wash! i do this at work and the window cleaner attaches to the dirt allowing it to come off of the car easier so that when its time to wash the car, there is less dirt to scratch the paint!

o just to show how bad i am with keeping my car clean right now...i have owned it for almost 2 weeks...i got it from honda on a rainy friday...saturaday i completly detailed it b/c honda sucks but i would have done it anyway and then tonight i basically detailed it again...2 coats of wax in a little over a week...haha...lets just say i LOVE MY FBP Si!

...read up on everything you can and just ask poeple questions...you'll be good to so when it comes time to be!

interesting on the window cleaner. Windex or stoner's? i have both.

roadrunner1659 · 01-03-2007, 09:37 PM

the window cleaner i use is from ardex...i would say that any window cleaner would work (what happens is that the window cleaner kinda binds to the dirt and when you go around and blast off the car for the first time to loosen up the dirt the window clean kinda takes it one step further to further bind to the dirt to allow more to come off of the car)...i suggest this to people but again i have an endless amount of window cleaner due to being a detailer...

but hey its something different...

leletyM3 · 01-04-2007, 05:17 AM

It is such a nice color... but it is soo hard to keep it nicely all the time.

I use a swirl remover and a Porter Cable to keep it up and PS21 Wax

**marc-o-lishuz** · 01-04-2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadrunner1659

the window cleaner i use is from ardex...i would say that any window cleaner would work

even ammonia-based window cleaner is okay? that stuff can't be good on the clearcoat...

roadrunner1659 · 01-04-2007, 11:07 AM

im just giving you my own personal experience...no i dont know if every type of window cleaner would work but my previous car which was close to FBP never showed any ill effects and the car could be placed on any used showroom floor and outshine every car!

**marc-o-lishuz** · 01-04-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadrunner1659

im just giving you my own personal experience...no i dont know if every type of window cleaner would work but my previous car which was close to FBP never showed any ill effects and the car could be placed on any used showroom floor and outshine every car!

good to know.

so i guess that's one of the trade secrets then! i went to a car show and asked the guys there what they use to keep the cars looking fresh... he said mild soad and vinegar. wierd!

thanks for the info...

01-02-2007, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
losboyfg6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 217 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Fiji Blue Pearl Hey sup everyone! well im about to order my FBP si and i kno when getting a dark colored car means high maintinance, my main concern is those ugly swirls. i know there are alot more, but if any of u guys have any advise for me on how to maintain the paint swirl free, well maybe not totally swirl free but u kno what i mean. so thanx in advance for any advise

01-02-2007, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
hiphopaddict Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cashville Ten-a-key Posts: 267 Kevin Williams iTrader: 0 / 0%	FBP It's an increadibly beautiful color. I'd say it's probobly the best one available. The down side is that it's very hard to keep clean. If I hand wash, I use McGuier's Gold Class. It is the best car wash on the market for the money. I dry it with a California Water Blade, and microfiber towels. I only use a touchless if I go automatic. Those spinning brushes scare me! I haven't waxed it yet, but I'm partial to McGuier's NXT Tech Wax. I used it on my other car, that was also a metallic blue. It made the color really pop. It looked brand new for 2-3 months afterwards as well.

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*airportguy770* Think W/ Your Dipstick Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 26 Posts: 11,081 Dave iTrader: 18 / 100%	*Detailing Guide* Try This

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si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 31 Posts: 4,610 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	That's an ok guide. You can PM me if you have any more questions. I am a professional detailer for GM Canada.

01-02-2007, 11:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
xmx250 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westchester, N.Y. Age: 22 Posts: 6,104 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I have Fiji. I try to use quality towels and not rub hard. Also clean your mit continuously and use two buckets. One with soapy water and one with rinse water. Also make sure you tell the dealer to be extra careful with your car. My dealer left scratches, swirls and cobwebbing in my paint.

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*Zeuceone* ''CA'' All day. Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 82,967 Gertrude iTrader: 41 / 100%	fbp ftw...

01-02-2007, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
roadrunner1659 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 380 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have a FBP 07' Si that i picked up 2 weeks ago this friday...you just have to know what not to do when it comes to swirls... i know for myself (and maybe this is true for si civic) but im a professional detailer for Lexus and i clean my car every opportunity i get (im kinda obsessed with keeping my car cleaned)...i have the tendency to wash and then then spray wax my car and my previous car (mustang that was sonic blue pearl - really close to the FBP) i would get swirls, but at the same time i have everything i need to get rid of those swirls and i know how to use all of it! i would suggest that the biggest thing you need to make sure you do is keep things clean (ie - your shamie, microfibers, wash mitt, etc....whatever your using or rubbing across your paint, you want to make sure you keep as clean as possible)... i would also suggest although i know this can be expensive for poeple but if you can i would spray the car with a window cleaner first and then blast off and then wash! i do this at work and the window cleaner attaches to the dirt allowing it to come off of the car easier so that when its time to wash the car, there is less dirt to scratch the paint! o just to show how bad i am with keeping my car clean right now...i have owned it for almost 2 weeks...i got it from honda on a rainy friday...saturaday i completly detailed it b/c honda sucks but i would have done it anyway and then tonight i basically detailed it again...2 coats of wax in a little over a week...haha...lets just say i LOVE MY FBP Si! ...read up on everything you can and just ask poeple questions...you'll be good to so when it comes time to be!

01-03-2007, 09:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
roadrunner1659 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 380 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the window cleaner i use is from ardex...i would say that any window cleaner would work (what happens is that the window cleaner kinda binds to the dirt and when you go around and blast off the car for the first time to loosen up the dirt the window clean kinda takes it one step further to further bind to the dirt to allow more to come off of the car)...i suggest this to people but again i have an endless amount of window cleaner due to being a detailer... but hey its something different...

01-04-2007, 05:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
leletyM3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It is such a nice color... but it is soo hard to keep it nicely all the time. I use a swirl remover and a Porter Cable to keep it up and PS21 Wax

01-04-2007, 11:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
roadrunner1659 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 380 iTrader: 0 / 0%	im just giving you my own personal experience...no i dont know if every type of window cleaner would work but my previous car which was close to FBP never showed any ill effects and the car could be placed on any used showroom floor and outshine every car!