Originally Posted by nycxchunk
(Post 7422748)
veeryu nice!@
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Originally Posted by smarty666
(Post 7481097)
you must live in a Nissan neighborhood man!! lol!!!! looks like your neighbor has a Pathfinder and Altima, along with your Maxima; all your missing is a Cube, Rogue, and Murano and you'll have most of the line-up, lol!!
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I need this gen, just sold my 6th.
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Second wax job... this time I did what a member recomended by using blue painters tape
around pin stripes and edges. I tried to find who it was and what thread they posted the tip in so i could give them the credit but I had no luck. Anyway here are some pics. They are with a camera phone so they are not the best... http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16614 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16612 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16613 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16615 |
Originally Posted by 1sik4dsc
(Post 7226020)
that would be me lol :D
hey are there any pics of your car online?? i want a white 7th gen Max to put on my desktop. have you done a photoshoot of your car yet? :confused: |
Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7546255)
Second wax job... this time I did what a member recomended by using blue painters tape
around pin stripes and edges. I tried to find who it was and what thread they posted the tip in so i could give them the credit but I had no luck. Anyway here are some pics. They are with a camera phone so they are not the best... http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16614 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16612 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16613 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=16615 |
Originally Posted by 5 ltr. beater
(Post 7546381)
hey are there any pics of your car online?? i want a white 7th gen Max to put on my desktop. have you done a photoshoot of your car yet? :confused:
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Just got in the mail this polish, http://www.zainostore.com/, did some research on it and everywhere I found it seems like its really good stuff. Can't wait to put this stuff on the car.
Used the leather cleaner and conditioner last night and its perfect low sheen, and smells great. I always have waxed my headlights! Do others do this too? I have never had any trouble with mine turning yellow, and would recommend others to wax them. What do you guys do with your headlights? Here are some pics after I had to resurface my truck I bought from my dad and grandpa. They never waxed the truck ever its a 96. So the headlights are yellow and the paint is faded. The final step in this process is basically a polish. Therefore on my other cars I have had with plastic headlights, when I wax the car i always put a coat on the headlights too. Been working great for me so far. http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1953.jpg http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1962.jpg |
Originally Posted by 2010BlackMax
(Post 7547429)
Just got in the mail this polish, http://www.zainostore.com/, did some research on it and everywhere I found it seems like its really good stuff. Can't wait to put this stuff on the car.
Used the leather cleaner and conditioner last night and its perfect low sheen, and smells great. I always have waxed my headlights! Do others do this too? I have never had any trouble with mine turning yellow, and would recommend others to wax them. What do you guys do with your headlights? Here are some pics after I had to resurface my truck I bought from my dad and grandpa. They never waxed the truck ever its a 96. So the headlights are yellow and the paint is faded. The final step in this process is basically a polish. Therefore on my other cars I have had with plastic headlights, when I wax the car i always put a coat on the headlights too. Been working great for me so far. http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1953.jpg http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1962.jpg |
Originally Posted by IH8SPM
(Post 7548514)
They look great! I wax my headlights on my Honda commuter car but their plastic so when you do as much driving as I do they will ultimately turn yellowish and tarnished from the chemicals in the wax. Use water and soap as much as possible on plastic and only use products designed for headlights like headlight restore.
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Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7548991)
What is the best preventative for the headlights? I hate yellow lights!!! I just apply wax to them when I wax the car to try and help from the sun drying them out and turning yellow.
The product I used to get them new again was 3M Headlight Resto Kit.http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-L.../dp/B001AIZ5HY Worked great! Takes a bit of time, but well worth it. I believe the kit was $20 bucks! I also used the final polish stage of this kit to polish the windows on my truck. They were very very hazy, and now they are crystal clear. I for sure got my money's worth from this kit. PS I also did the headlights for my dads truck too! |
Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7548991)
What is the best preventative for the headlights? I hate yellow lights!!! I just apply wax to them when I wax the car to try and help from the sun drying them out and turning yellow.
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Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7548991)
What is the best preventative for the headlights? I hate yellow lights!!! I just apply wax to them when I wax the car to try and help from the sun drying them out and turning yellow.
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Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7548991)
What is the best preventative for the headlights? I hate yellow lights!!! I just apply wax to them when I wax the car to try and help from the sun drying them out and turning yellow.
This will be my 1st summer in ATL, this is an interesting area, still getting use to it, the cars I see daily are coming up on the expiration dates, and some of them are way past:goofy: |
Originally Posted by 2010BlackMax
(Post 7549615)
Hmm.. see thats what I do also, I haven't had any trouble with them I will have to remember that, just in case I see them getting yellow again. I just figured that if the wax would protect the paint from UV rays, then hopefully it will protect the plastic lenses. Time shall tell i spose;) The ones that i posted above were already yellowed when i got them.
The product I used to get them new again was 3M Headlight Resto Kit.http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-L.../dp/B001AIZ5HY Worked great! Takes a bit of time, but well worth it. I believe the kit was $20 bucks! I also used the final polish stage of this kit to polish the windows on my truck. They were very very hazy, and now they are crystal clear. I for sure got my money's worth from this kit. PS I also did the headlights for my dads truck too!
Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
(Post 7549735)
When I use for plastic lights it Meguiars Plast-x. When ever you do anything cleaning wise just apply it like wax.
Originally Posted by STARR
(Post 7549833)
For years I have waxed my headlights, and taillights but I always wash and wax my car, most of the cars I've seen with hazy or yellow headlights usually also have neglected paint jobs, or they are constantly running the car through the car wash and just like the dull finish, they have headlights to match;)
This will be my 1st summer in ATL, this is an interesting area, still getting use to it, the cars I see daily are coming up on the expiration dates, and some of them are way past:goofy:
Originally Posted by Mreim769
(Post 7549788)
If they are getting yellow headlights that just means you haven't cleaned them as often as you should be. Unfortunately putting wax on them time after time doesn't really solve anything. To keep them from getting yellow you have to constantly clean them with Meguiar's Plast-x or a similar plastic cleaner, just like tigersharkdude suggested. By constant I mean a few times a year should be good enough. Waxing them often though, inbetween cleanings, will provide some protection.
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Depending on where you live and your case the sunshine state you will most likely not have that problem. The fact that you already waxed your car twice indicates that you unlike others care for you dollars. The G35's I have seen in NY, CT are poorly maintained and the way the lights were placed and designed didn’t help. Wash your car frequently and you should have no problems until you hit over 100k or 6 years of use. Here's a picture of my daily commuter. On the left is before and the right is after. I use Meguairs medium grit cutting compound and red foam pad and then a polish with a variable speed polisher followed by a wax with the orbiter. Rain, Salt, and rock chips are the major contributors to my problem. Don't mind the picture quality I usually take pictures with my BB because its spur of the moment but you can see the difference.
http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=17080 http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=17081 |
Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7550023)
I agree, it seems the yellow hazing goes along with the paint fade/oxidation. Poor care and maintenance will def take its toll. I was worried about the headlights because looking at Altimas that are 2003 and about range have HORRIBLE headlights! the same I have noticed on a lot of G35's. This had just made me wonder how well the 7th gens headlight will stack up against this Florida sun I live in... I will continue to clean religiously but time will tell.
The method to my sanity is to plan ahead and do small things, check the weather, set aside a weekend every couple weeks, depending on your schedule and other things that occupy your time, and just wash and wax your car, I wash it one day, wax it the next, vacuum the interior, wipe the dash down, do the windows, a clean car makes you happier. My car is my investment, I take pride in how it looks, but at least I just have the sun, you got love bugs:laugh: |
Deffinatly looks fresh and clean. Nice Car I like it.
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Damnit, now I want one...
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well here goes again lol just wax it the other day but this time i have my wheels on there i really need a drop thats in process lol still nedd couple more bucks to be able buy them but here ya go what you think
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ckmax1copy.jpg http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q.../Blackmax2.jpg http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q.../blackmax3.jpg |
:drool::drool: beautiful Maxima, I got a weakness for Black Nissans:D
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Looks nice and shinny! Supa clean. A drop does look nice on these cars. You put any thought into the spoiler?
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goose 8924 - do you got the eibach's on your ride? i just ordered mine and they should be in within a week. i still have the stock wheels and was jus wondering.
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yes Eibach drop, But getting some 20'' next month, they are on backorder.
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Originally Posted by goose8924
(Post 7569424)
http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0159.jpg
Just clayed, and waxed.. http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0152.jpg http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0155.jpg http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/...4/IMAG0153.jpg |
Originally Posted by ABlackSER
(Post 7573515)
Damn OEM rims are getting sexier, I love my OEM SER rims:p
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There is nothing on earth like the sight and touch of a freshly clayed/waxed paintjob.
http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=17786 |
Originally Posted by ANNINO
(Post 7583455)
There is nothing on earth like the sight and touch of a freshly clayed/waxed paintjob.
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If you're vigilant about washing the car every few weeks, when, if ever, does claying become necessary?
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Originally Posted by alexdi
(Post 7583617)
If you're vigilant about washing the car every few weeks, when, if ever, does claying become necessary?
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clean paint
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just got done with the Zaino system. WOW, the best "wax" i have every used. Did everything they said it would. i used to use McGuires, Gold class, but that doesn't even touch this! It rained here the other day, and black car owners know what that is like. Well after the rain and after the car was dry, today i just used their Z6 to wipe it down. Looks like i just waxed it again!!! I have never been able to just wipe off the road grime with a dry rag. It seriously came off like dry dust. I will snap a few pics this evening, and try to get them on here tomorrow.!
http://www.zainostore.com/ |
Originally Posted by ANNINO
(Post 7583656)
I only use the clay bar before a major wax to make sure the paint is completely exposed so the wax properly bonds to it.... like 2 or 3 times a year probably.
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Originally Posted by Flip2cho
(Post 7587180)
:sprint: Agreed. Without claying you are just putting a protective layer of wax over that road grime evertime you wax and It makes it even harder to wash of those nasty little bumps.
Amazing! results, i am now a big fan of them. love their leather cleaner, and conditioner a lot too! Hope to get some pics up later today ;) |
Originally Posted by 2010BlackMax
(Post 7588026)
I too agree. the zaino system actually had me use Dawn soap to remove all the old wax and grime. then i used their clay bar, then the protective polish.
Amazing! results, i am now a big fan of them. love their leather cleaner, and conditioner a lot too! Hope to get some pics up later today ;) |
Dyammnnn, I was thinking of starting to wax my car once I get the backyard again, but then again I don't think I have the energy lol
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Originally Posted by legalize
(Post 7588555)
Dyammnnn, I was thinking of starting to wax my car once I get the backyard again, but then again I don't think I have the energy lol
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Just a sidenote here. Waxing in the sun is the worst thing you can do. Regardless of what it may say on the label no car care product should be used or applied in the sun or on a hot surface.
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Originally Posted by ANNINO
(Post 7583455)
There is nothing on earth like the sight and touch of a freshly clayed/waxed paintjob.
http://forums.maxima.org/picture.php...ictureid=17786 Nice setup btw!! |
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