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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Freash Winter Wash n Wax

Decided to quickly wash n wax the Max today. I was like 6 degrees and she was dirty. There's a few scratch and dings but it's still a little shiney. Lol. The "V6" Is coming off soon, don't worry.






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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Dude, no offense...it does not look good.
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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don't really care. Hence a Quick wash n wax. It's a hell of a lot nicer than when i 1st bought it
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Yea I would debadge the back completely, but otherwise not bad
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Yea I would debadge the back completely, but otherwise not bad
thats the plan. Tomorrow i'm going to debadge. I don't think it looks too too bad for 14 years old, original paint job, and no touch ups.
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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thats the plan. Tomorrow i'm going to debadge. I don't think it looks too too bad for 14 years old, original paint job, and no touch ups.
Yea, for the age, it looks great
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Washing and waxing in 6 degree temperature doesn't work out too well...
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Washing and waxing in 6 degree temperature doesn't work out too well...
lol...6 degrees celcius if that makes a difference
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Doesn't even look like you washed, or waxed it.
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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are those the before pics?
Old Feb 28, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Mines been really dirty this past week. Just checked the weather and it looks like it's going to be 80 degrees this thursday so I'll aim for that.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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if you seen the before pics, it looked grey from all the road salt....vehical killers
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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dude, no offense but that max is still dirty and not very clean looking. i have a 95 also and i would not drive it around town looking like that. here's my 95, washed and waxed and always looks like this.... you want tips on how to keep her cleaner in the cold months ( and warm ) id be happy to help out.

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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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looks good.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by max ride 41
here's my 95, washed and waxed and always looks like.
Here's my '96, washed and waxed and always looks like this:

The OP definitely needs some help.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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tips are welcome by's. My car wasn't taken care of by the previous owner. It's actually the 1st time i've ever waxed a car. So please help me.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Here's my '96, washed and waxed and always looks like this:

The OP definitely needs some help.
copycat....
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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well, winter isnt typically the of year you want to wax the max anyway. if you want wax, take it through the car wash and get the spray wax, not as good but does the job. when the temperature goes up to 60 or more you can get maguires gold class liquid wax, and they have a detailer spray as well. also, your going to want to claybar the finish with maguires claybay system, you do the bar first, then the wax and the car will look alot better.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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copycat....
Haha yessir. Anyway, if I were you, I'd wash, claybar, then wax. You may even have to use a polish, cause your paint looks eh, not so good.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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may i suggest this section of the org

http://forums.maxima.org/detailing-51/

in his defense it is hard to wash ur car in the cold and do a good job.....
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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needs tlc. those badges are way out of place and look bad. pain has lost its origional lustre, but a wash claybar and waxing might help make it shine again. If you wana make it look really good slam it and give it some rims...and there you have it a nice 4th gen
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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after I get the washing and waxing down, the planis to get rims, then slam. I hooked up my system today. After market deck, so "special adapter" due to the propriety stock system and it is more than loud. Sounds awsome with the stock Bose speakers. I'm glad to have my subs back.
Old Mar 1, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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so, instead of wasting money on the tiger tattoo, get the rims and get er slammed. trust me, it aint gonna be cheap unless you get the rims off of someone in here, and you get djfrestyl to do ur suspension.
Old Mar 2, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by max ride 41
so, instead of wasting money on the tiger tattoo, get the rims and get er slammed. trust me, it aint gonna be cheap unless you get the rims off of someone in here, and you get djfrestyl to do ur suspension.
I know how to put on suspension. But I just need advice on whats the most cost effective lowering option. The rims are the real expensive. I'd like to find a set with tires on them already. I think i'd still be paying between $500-$1000
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