The First Official Maxima.org Detailing Showoff Thread
04-12-2004, 07:42 AM
#46
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Well I decided to detail the maxima for the first time since I bought it. Man I thought the paint was in a lot better shape than it really is. 
I used S100 paint cleaner and then topped it with the s100 paste wax. I'm sort of satisified. However the paint cleaner only removed some of the swirl marks so I'm going to have to do it over again with something a little stronger next time. Any suggestions guys? Here are some pics that came out pretty crappy but you get the idea:
I used S100 paint cleaner and then topped it with the s100 paste wax. I'm sort of satisified. However the paint cleaner only removed some of the swirl marks so I'm going to have to do it over again with something a little stronger next time. Any suggestions guys? Here are some pics that came out pretty crappy but you get the idea:
04-12-2004, 02:41 PM
#47
I couldn't resist....... 
This car has been through 12 New England winters and the paint is still as glossy as when it rolled off the showroom floor. I just used the Meguirs 3-step system (1 - cleaner wax, 2 - deep crystal polish, and 3 - carnuba wax). I clay bar'd the paint last summer, but haven't done so since then).
Now if only I could host a hi-res pic
This car has been through 12 New England winters and the paint is still as glossy as when it rolled off the showroom floor. I just used the Meguirs 3-step system (1 - cleaner wax, 2 - deep crystal polish, and 3 - carnuba wax). I clay bar'd the paint last summer, but haven't done so since then).
Now if only I could host a hi-res pic
05-07-2004, 12:52 PM
#50
Well, I clayed they car and then waxed it. 1st time ever waxing this car, I normally pay someone to do it. And the 1st time EVER clay baring it.
The clay bar was ok, IMHO. It was not the "greatest thing ever" like I have heard. Now, I may not get the FULL benifit form it, being the 1st time me using it. It may have done more than I think. The bar was dirty.
It did clean out my door handles and they have NEVER been this clean since I bought the car.
Also did the headlights and winshield.
I used Joy dish soap to get all the BS off the paint. Then clayed, then waxed.
Anyway on to the pics....
The clay bar was ok, IMHO. It was not the "greatest thing ever" like I have heard. Now, I may not get the FULL benifit form it, being the 1st time me using it. It may have done more than I think. The bar was dirty.
It did clean out my door handles and they have NEVER been this clean since I bought the car.
Also did the headlights and winshield.
I used Joy dish soap to get all the BS off the paint. Then clayed, then waxed.
Anyway on to the pics....
06-15-2004, 05:36 PM
#55
Finally get to post some showoff pics. Phtography is not as good as I would like (going from film SLR to digital point and shoot is tough!), but it's good enough.
I finally learned the value of using a lighter polish instead of relying on DACP's diminishing abrasive...Menzerna FP is some really sick polish. The wax is Pinnacle only...no sealant until fall when I am sure the paint is 100% cured. Can't wait to see how this stuff looks layered. I really like how it works with the dark green paint...making it look much darker and wetter and showing off the pearl clearcoat. Good stuff for 60 bucks!
I finally learned the value of using a lighter polish instead of relying on DACP's diminishing abrasive...Menzerna FP is some really sick polish. The wax is Pinnacle only...no sealant until fall when I am sure the paint is 100% cured. Can't wait to see how this stuff looks layered. I really like how it works with the dark green paint...making it look much darker and wetter and showing off the pearl clearcoat. Good stuff for 60 bucks!
08-21-2004, 08:34 AM
#57
Originally Posted by endus
This last one is entitled, "How clean are YOUR rims"
MIKE
08-21-2004, 09:07 AM
#58
Even though some of my following pics aren't Max related I still enjoy the fruits of my labor. It's the wife Civic,
Can you guess what I have on the shelves in the garage?
It was a little cloudy that day but you get the picture
And here are a few Max related before and after pics
Before
After
MIKE
Can you guess what I have on the shelves in the garage?
It was a little cloudy that day but you get the picture
And here are a few Max related before and after pics
Before
After
MIKE
08-23-2004, 01:53 PM
#60
Hate to continue beating a dead horse that's over a year old, but this thread was intended on showing the fruits of our labor, correct? So I dug up a few more pics. It's not exterior related, but I still enjoyed the outcome.
Before
After
Some more after shots
And this concludes my presentation
MIKE
Before
After
Some more after shots
And this concludes my presentation
MIKE
10-12-2004, 12:33 PM
#64
Ruby Pearl
Here are some of mine. I used Ivory dish soap, Zaino Clay Bar, Meguiars Car Wash, Zaino 1, Z5 (2 Coats; Scratch and Swirl Remover), Z6 (Gloss Enhancer; Inbetween each coat), Z2 (2 coats; Show Car Polish), Z6 inbetween each coat.
For kicks name the car that you can see in my door, and you get a prize of people
and 
More Hi-Res shots at http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/
For kicks name the car that you can see in my door, and you get a prize of people
and More Hi-Res shots at http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/
10-23-2004, 06:56 PM
#67
Originally Posted by 4DRSpeed
Here are some of mine. I used Ivory dish soap, Zaino Clay Bar, Meguiars Car Wash, Zaino 1, Z5 (2 Coats; Scratch and Swirl Remover), Z6 (Gloss Enhancer; Inbetween each coat), Z2 (2 coats; Show Car Polish), Z6 inbetween each coat.
For kicks name the car that you can see in my door, and you get a prize of people and
http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org1.jpg
http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org2.jpg
http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org3.jpg
More Hi-Res shots at http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/
For kicks name the car that you can see in my door, and you get a prize of people
and http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org1.jpg
http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org2.jpg
http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/org3.jpg
More Hi-Res shots at http://www.4drspeed.com/mycar/maxima/
01-29-2005, 10:16 PM
#71
Originally Posted by N34JZ
One of the detailing jobs Im most proud of. When he bought the car the paint was dead, it looked flat even when wet.
Waaaaaaaa Waaaaaaaaa Waaahahahaaa , oh the agony, My baby
06-01-2005, 07:28 PM
#74
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 1,805
I braved the mosquitos and finally took it upon myself to wash, clay, and wax my Max! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. It's not too bad for 6 year old paint. After washing it I was almost depressed after looking at the paint closely, but the clay bar lifted all the junk off and I'm amazed! I used the Mother's clay bar and wax. Hopefully I don't get the West Nile Virus now...
06-23-2005, 10:36 PM
#76
