Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 Hi guys, Background: My car's going to be two years old. It's dark blue in color, close to being black actually . Due to poor EXTERIOR maintenance (For the record, I love my car BUT due to family commitments, I've been very busy & simply just couldn't afford the time to wash the car myself), my car's body is riddled with scratches, swirl marks etc. I would say, out of a 5-level rating of how bad it is, my car would be about 3! Thru these two yes, my car was sent for polishing/waxing 4 times. In between that, I cleaned the car at those $6 car petrol-station car wash. The swirl marks all over my car body was quite obviously caused by poor polishing/waxing methods. These were hidden after waxing. And I did not send my car for those don't-know-who's anyhow-wax shops. I spend about $150 on each polishing/waxing work prior to this. And guys, try not to send your car to those petrol-station car-wash if you can. Some of these fellas really scrub until the dirt/sand on their cloth cause sratches on the cars they wash. Recovery Work So, seeing my car in the state that it is, I've been looking around for paint-recovery services around our little island. I didn't just want a cosmetic polishing/waxing job that would hide the flaws under a hard/thick layer of wax. Yesterday, I decided to try Imperial-1 at Toh Guan Center when I saw the advert in Hot Stuff mag, which I regularly buy. To cut the story short, the Ops Manager called Paul Ong served my well. He gave me a convincing demo & answered all my questions confidently. After agreeing to the work, they worked on my car from 11am till 6pm. When I collected my car, it's basically like the day I collected my car new! No joke guys! The car just shines with this wet look! The reflections on the car was amazing - heck even my face looks ham-some ! Of course, the deeper scratches are still there if you scrutinize the car but most of the minor scratches & swirl marks are gone. My ONLY REGRET is that I didn't bring in a good camera to show the car in detail & close-up. I've attached a photo from my hp camera to share. The details for the Imperial are as follows: www.imperial1.com 21 Toh Guan Road East #03-01 Toh Guan Center tel: 6791 9979 Ops manager Paul Ong hp 8111 4425 disclaimer: I've no share or stake whatsoever in their shop/business, I'm just a satisfied customer. Scouts honor! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 how much ah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 is that a honda city? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 Maybe you can report back how long the gloss lasts, especially with it raining this couple of days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Author Share March 6, 2008 (edited) 380 the basic package is 180. paint recovery is on top of tat... so my paint recovery was 200... that's the price i paid for not maintaining my car... and oh yes, it's acity alright... u r super sharp bro! i respect! Edited March 6, 2008 by Cthulhu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Author Share March 6, 2008 yup... i'll do tat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 More pics, more pics ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftking 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 (edited) Honda cars have very little scratch resistant. So must spend more money on body maintenance! Edited March 6, 2008 by Driftking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Author Share March 6, 2008 ok, but pardon the quality cuz it's from a hp... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryh 3rd Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 You sure about that? A BMW served into my lane and his side mirror hit mine. His broke and flew off, while I didnt have a single scratch on mine. Stirring up sxxt again arent you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 wah..someone rich siah.... 380 for recovery touchwood..sikali..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftking 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 Eh eh eh! You drive Honda LORRY issit? Don't talk nonsense lah!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Author Share March 6, 2008 woi miss, early early don't say unauspicious things lah... anyway, i'm not rich! ...at all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silhoutte Clutched March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 Hey, should you only wash your car once a month via those petrol kiosk car washes for 2 whole years , you'd get those swirl marks in 2 years. If your paintwork still remains perfect and swirl free after 2 years, I would really like to find out what kind and brand of paint they use, which is so good and can keep your car price so low too! Maybe those chinese car makers have invented an adamantium compound color paint which in the same time made it an indestructible car. Prove it to us and we shall stand corrected by your china power, never to challenge your words and actions, no matter how unwise or juvenile they may seem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue2 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 but rich enough for recovery work.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu 1st Gear March 6, 2008 Author Share March 6, 2008 (edited) my dear fren, PLEASE don't stir **** in this thread, ok? PLEASE????? PLEASE continue ur postings in ur other famous threads! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!! Edited March 6, 2008 by Cthulhu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryh 3rd Gear March 6, 2008 Share March 6, 2008 (edited) hahaha dont use your own car as the basis for comparison with other cars. Oh I better keep my mouth shut in case you challenge me to a race. Edited March 6, 2008 by Xeryh ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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