Looking at buying a Honda Accord, detail related questions

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I am looking to get a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 soon, and I had some detailing related questions about it. The color of the one I am looking at is Polished Grey Metallic (a darker grey color), and it has black leater heated seats. This will be my first vehicle that I own that has not been a GM, so I am not familiar with Honda paints and interiors. I used be a real frequent detailier of my vehicles, but I don't have as much free time anymore as I used to and can't do a weely inside and out detail. I don't trash my cars, but anymore I am lucky to wash my daily driver once a month. I still refuse to use coin ops.


 


What I am concerned about is, does Honda paint scratch and show swirls easily? Any other concerns with Honda finishes?. I originally wanted silver or white, but this car came along at a really good price.


 


What about Honda leather, is it pretty durable? I am used to GM (p)leather, and while it is OK, it was very wrinkle prone and not exactly what I'd call thick and durable. In the past on leather I have used Zaino Z9 and Z10. It worked well, but it took a while to do. I have been out of the detailing prodct loop for a while, but is there anything out there now that cleans an conditions leather in less time? Even though it's going to be a daily driver, I still want to keep the leather from cracking and wrinkling.


 


I have never had a car with heated leather seats before, but will using it (especially on black leather) cause the leather premature wear and tear?


 


 


 


Also, is anyone on here in the Franklin or Nashville, TN area and does Cquartz or Opticoat protection. I'd like to get this done shortly after I get the car, and I don't know of any reputable, professional, and true autpians in the area
 
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I have never had a car with heated leather seats before, but will using it (especially on black leather) cause the leather premature wear and tear?


 


 


 


Also, is anyone on here in the Franklin or Nashville, TN area and does Cquartz or Opticoat protection. I'd like to get this done shortly after I get the car, and I don't know of any reputable, professional, and true autopians in the area
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I have a Chrysler T&C van with heated seats (100,000 miles) that my wife constantly loves turning them on. (even in the summer with the A/C full blast). I can honestly say that the seats (both fronts) have been unharmed by its use. If anything, what wears them down more then anything is soiling/abrasion. Keep em clean and protected and you're set for the long haul. 


 


Also, I'll spread the word around about you needing an Opti-Coat installer in your area. I know a couple people that might be able to assist. 


 


Congrats on the car purchase btw...
 
I'm in Cookville, 80 miles east of Nashville on hwy 40. Scott Campbell is available in Smithville at executives choice detailing. We'd both be glad to help. My mobile is 931-267-2500 if you want to call tomorrow.
 
Chris is the Optimal choice for Opti-Coating your car. B)   Optimum also offers a leather coating that will greatly aide in the longevity of your leather too. 
 
I own a 2008 Accord Coupe EX-L V6, in the same color but with beige interior.  I've owned the car since new, prior to getting into paint correction and always practiced good techniques IMO.  I've only had to correct the paint once, the paint was pretty easy to work with.  The color hides swirls well.  


 


With respect to the interior, it's held up well.  Seat heaters aren't an issue at all.  Maybe a little leather break down in the center armrest and the driver's side door.


 


BTW this car is for sale :)  PM me if you have any other questions 
 
8th and 7th gen Accords seem to have similar paint hardness, which is moderate. Pretty easy to correct, Optimum Hyper Compound and Polish work very well. I have heated seats in my 7th gen (2004), no problems at all. Some wear but with 146,000 miles on it and it being almost 10 years old, that's to be expected. 
 
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