Paint chip fix??
03-25-2003, 08:34 AM
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Paint chip fix??
Hey guys, I've got a 2001 AE maxima and I'm experiencing the same problem as the rest of you 5th gen owners apparently. I have around 32k miles and probably between 50-60 paint chips on the front end. I was at the local Advance Auto Parts and noticed they have a Turtlewax product that supposedly matches any shade of paint. So I figured I would ask you guys what you think, if it would help or just look ****ty and spotty. The max is merlot so I would use the red matching compound I assume. Thanks for any input guys.
03-25-2003, 10:26 AM
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Re: Paint chip fix??
Originally posted by mxmerc
Hey guys, I've got a 2001 AE maxima and I'm experiencing the same problem as the rest of you 5th gen owners apparently. I have around 32k miles and probably between 50-60 paint chips on the front end. I was at the local Advance Auto Parts and noticed they have a Turtlewax product that supposedly matches any shade of paint. So I figured I would ask you guys what you think, if it would help or just look ****ty and spotty. The max is merlot so I would use the red matching compound I assume. Thanks for any input guys.
Hey guys, I've got a 2001 AE maxima and I'm experiencing the same problem as the rest of you 5th gen owners apparently. I have around 32k miles and probably between 50-60 paint chips on the front end. I was at the local Advance Auto Parts and noticed they have a Turtlewax product that supposedly matches any shade of paint. So I figured I would ask you guys what you think, if it would help or just look ****ty and spotty. The max is merlot so I would use the red matching compound I assume. Thanks for any input guys.
At about 30K I had my front bumper repainted for about $200 to $300.
If you have a lot of chips that are concentrated on the bumper that is the best way to go.
03-25-2003, 02:04 PM
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03-25-2003, 05:20 PM
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Re: Re: Paint chip fix??
Originally posted by Blackgums100
At about 30K I had my front bumper repainted for about $200 to $300.
If you have a lot of chips that are concentrated on the bumper that is the best way to go.
At about 30K I had my front bumper repainted for about $200 to $300.
If you have a lot of chips that are concentrated on the bumper that is the best way to go.
I got a nose mask (or whatever you call it) at the time of getting a car at the dealer for extra $90. So the bumper is like new. Unfortunatelly I can't say the same about the rest of the car.
03-25-2003, 07:49 PM
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My dealer uses that Turtle Wax color match stuff with my Majestic Blue Max. The stuff works great and you can't tell any difference between it and regular wax. I do agree, I have a car that isn't even a year old and it looks horrible. Chris
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