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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 07:52 PM
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The First Official Maxima.org Detailing Showoff Thread

We all tend to discuss the methods to detail our Maxes. Well, now it's time to show off the fruits of our labors.

What is a showoff thread without the moderator starting the show.



Old Aug 2, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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This was one of my favorite because it is so hard to get white to really stand out.

Old Aug 3, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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Couple pics after clay bar, Menzerna Final Polish, AIO and SG......

The hood



and the rear quarter

Old Aug 3, 2003 | 06:55 AM
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BTW nice pics , it makes me wanna go wash the car, infact i will
Old Aug 3, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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OMG it looks like a mirror, GREAT JOB DUDE
Old Aug 3, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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nadir .............

nice job !

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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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not as nice as other maxes on here but what the heck this is after a wash, meguiars gold class wax, just touched it up with that eagle one stuff.

Old Aug 6, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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I'll have some more soon.
Old Aug 7, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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these image sizes/resolutions dont do justice to the real look of the car....is there any way to post higher res pics? any place that will host them? cardomain stuff always looks pretty poor.... nadir's pic is a nice quality, plus it looks awesome! just wait till i finally get my car back.....

Finally detailed with Clay Magic clay bar, 3M SMR, Zaino polish, then a layer of Ibiz.....



how do i get cardomain to post higher res. pics?
Old Aug 12, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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Check the sig pic and my homepage.
Old Aug 12, 2003 | 07:07 AM
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superblack:

for a minute i thought you just posted a pic of the plants in your driveway

what detail stuff do you use
Old Aug 12, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Maximan190

for a minute i thought you just posted a pic of the plants in your driveway

what detail stuff do you use
lol, i just used klasse All-In-One for that one. The key behind that shine is that the car had been taken care of... always wax on the car and stuff. I am ashamed of the swirl marks on the car though, but w/ the help of the detail guru's here, i'm hoping to get the swirls and other imperfections out.

You guys really ought to take advantage of PrinzII's detail chatroom on mondays. I told them my situation, and bought my products accordingly. If you want to get your car to shine beautifully, you can't achieve that w/o the right advise.
Old Aug 12, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by nadir_s

You guys really ought to take advantage of PrinzII's detail chatroom on mondays. I told them my situation, and bought my products accordingly. If you want to get your car to shine beautifully, you can't achieve that w/o the right advise.
yep, got that 3M stuff to get the wax off of the plastic trim pieces
Old Aug 12, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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Originally posted by Fosgate Fan


yep, got that 3M stuff to get the wax off of the plastic trim pieces
Let us know how it worked!
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:38 AM
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My '94





Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Klasse AIO and SG


Old Aug 14, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Klasse AIO and SG


oo i love that last picture!
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 05:11 AM
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Here's some pics of my 03 Max right after a #7 Show Car Glaze and #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax session:





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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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ahhhhh.......I can't wait any longer for an '03!

SilverChrome03 - Your car is beautiful. Nice job. I may have to try the #7 and #26 myself.
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by white95max
ahhhhh.......I can't wait any longer for an '03!

SilverChrome03 - Your car is beautiful. Nice job. I may have to try the #7 and #26 myself.
Thanks ! Sometimes i love my car too much !

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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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not the best pictures, but you can see the reflection fairly well.


Old Sep 3, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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I found some more pics




Old Sep 3, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Meguairs Gold Glass- 2 coats.
Old Sep 14, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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nobody can touch this one !!!

original 97 factory paint job.

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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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original 97 factory paint job.

Nick.
You must clean my car!
Looks BEEEAAUTIFUL
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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Old Dec 22, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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This was a few months back, but his is after a good washing, and Meguilar Gold Class car wax. Even a 2nd gen can look decent.




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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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A coat of #7 Meguiar's and then a top coat of Pinnacle Soverean.
Old Dec 28, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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A few shots

Here are a few shots of my '03 after Clay Magic, Klasse AIO, and Pinnacle Paste Glaze:







Old Jan 7, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Blackfire PollyClay, a coat of Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish with the Porter Cable, and a final coat of Blackfire All Finish Paint Protection with the Porter Cable. It turned out really good and the paint feels like glass. In my opinion, the finish turned out just as good as Pinnacle Souveran. Here is the best pic i have at the moment.

Old Jan 9, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Both cars with 2 coats of Meguiars Gold Glass and armor all foam tire shine.





Old Jan 9, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Continued with 93 Max SE

Old Jan 27, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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washed it Tuesday afternoon... this is just with Rain-X carwash... will look much better when I take the time to wax it again
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Gliptone Wash & Shine (gt458)
Gliptone Poly Gloss (gt279) applied with Makita VS polisher
Gliptone Clirilium clear coat wax (gt08) applied by hand
Gliptone Carnauba Cream wax (gt020)

Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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Crazy4Maxima's car

One of the detailing jobs Im most proud of. When he bought the car the paint was dead, it looked flat even when wet.

before





Gliptone Wash & Shine (gt458) hand
Glitone Power Buff heavy duty compound (gt222) wheeled
Gliptone Pro Glaze (gt070) wheeled
Gliptone Clirilium clear coat wax (gt08) hand

Engine bay
Gliptone Red Stuff cleaner (red-01)
Gliptone Majestic dressing (gt303)





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Man I remember those pics, wish my 3rd genner was that beautiful
Old Feb 19, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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