Spoiler is fading
03-25-2003, 06:28 AM
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Spoiler is fading
I have a 98 SE. It assembly date is 1/97. My problem is within the last year, a fair amount of fading has began to take place on the top portion of the spoiler. That is the only place that is fading on the car. I am in hot a$$ Austin,TX but I wax my car on a regular basis. I'm not sure of the correct name for the color of my car but it's the gold color. If anyone else is encounting this or heard of it, your comments would be welcome.
03-25-2003, 06:45 AM
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yes, i also have a gold maxima, which is a 99, and it seems as if the spoiler itself isnt clear-coated or something (also the mirrors seem to be that way too). Mines a bit faded, i think ill just have a shop spray some clear coat on it. Other than that, theres not much you can do.
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03-25-2003, 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by 99Maxima5sp
yes, i also have a gold maxima, which is a 99, and it seems as if the spoiler itself isnt clear-coated or something (also the mirrors seem to be that way too). Mines a bit faded, i think ill just have a shop spray some clear coat on it. Other than that, theres not much you can do.
eric
yes, i also have a gold maxima, which is a 99, and it seems as if the spoiler itself isnt clear-coated or something (also the mirrors seem to be that way too). Mines a bit faded, i think ill just have a shop spray some clear coat on it. Other than that, theres not much you can do.
eric
03-25-2003, 07:04 AM
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There is clear coat on the whole car. It is fading because of the sun. The only solution is to have it repainted, which probably wouldn't be that much for just the spolier and mirrors. My hood is fading and it's driving me nuts, but there's not much you can do about it. Waxing helps slow it, but there's only so much you can do. Maybe try a different wax...?
03-25-2003, 07:09 AM
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Originally posted by endus
There is clear coat on the whole car. It is fading because of the sun. The only solution is to have it repainted, which probably wouldn't be that much for just the spolier and mirrors. My hood is fading and it's driving me nuts, but there's not much you can do about it. Waxing helps slow it, but there's only so much you can do. Maybe try a different wax...?
There is clear coat on the whole car. It is fading because of the sun. The only solution is to have it repainted, which probably wouldn't be that much for just the spolier and mirrors. My hood is fading and it's driving me nuts, but there's not much you can do about it. Waxing helps slow it, but there's only so much you can do. Maybe try a different wax...?
03-25-2003, 07:41 AM
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Haha, yea, being concerned about your paint is a constant losing battle...nothing you do ever makes anyting BETTER, it just slows the decay.
Be careful with the car cover. I was almost going to do the same thing (North East -> Snow) but if you put it on when the car is anything less than spotless you risk grinding dirt into your paint and making things even worse.
Be careful with the car cover. I was almost going to do the same thing (North East -> Snow) but if you put it on when the car is anything less than spotless you risk grinding dirt into your paint and making things even worse.
03-25-2003, 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by endus
Haha, yea, being concerned about your paint is a constant losing battle...nothing you do ever makes anyting BETTER, it just slows the decay.
Be careful with the car cover. I was almost going to do the same thing (North East -> Snow) but if you put it on when the car is anything less than spotless you risk grinding dirt into your paint and making things even worse.
Haha, yea, being concerned about your paint is a constant losing battle...nothing you do ever makes anyting BETTER, it just slows the decay.
Be careful with the car cover. I was almost going to do the same thing (North East -> Snow) but if you put it on when the car is anything less than spotless you risk grinding dirt into your paint and making things even worse.
03-25-2003, 09:11 AM
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having the same problem on my emerald green max, spoilers fading, and it sucks ,rest of car looks fine but it looks like the hood is starting to go too
maybe next thing i save up for is to paint them , while im at it ill have those ugly pinstripes on my car painted off too
maybe next thing i save up for is to paint them , while im at it ill have those ugly pinstripes on my car painted off too
03-25-2003, 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by supercobraz
You're right the mirrors are sort of doing the same. I was thinking about have the spoiler repainted ot someting. I have to make a decision pretty soon because as the say....She fading fast! Is that the correct name for that color...Sunshine Sand...I love that color
You're right the mirrors are sort of doing the same. I was thinking about have the spoiler repainted ot someting. I have to make a decision pretty soon because as the say....She fading fast! Is that the correct name for that color...Sunshine Sand...I love that color
the correct color is SUNLIT SAND and i believe the paint code is EVO4 (someone correct me if im wrong) Its under your hood, on the passenger side of the firewall.
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03-25-2003, 10:10 AM
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Originally posted by 99Maxima5sp
the correct color is SUNLIT SAND and i believe the paint code is EVO4 (someone correct me if im wrong) Its under your hood, on the passenger side of the firewall.
eric
the correct color is SUNLIT SAND and i believe the paint code is EVO4 (someone correct me if im wrong) Its under your hood, on the passenger side of the firewall.
eric
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