i posted this in the 4th gen sectin but they sent me here so...

i recently bought a black 99' GXE 5spd because i wrecked my last one. I had to drive to go get it and it was origonaly from FL. There seems to be alot of sun damage - not enough to stop me from buying the car esp. since it was the only one i could find within 500mi. The main problems seem to be...

1."foggy" headlights
2. faded/discolored trim (org chrome)
3. same wierd "fogginess" on the clock
4. peeling winsield wiper paint
5. fadded rear speaker covers
6. coroding steering wheel

Now i know most of these can't be fixed without replacing but i thought just maybe you guys had some tricks to fix fading - esp the first 4.

I had thought about painting the trim, maybe black, b/c today i saw a black SE or maybe a GLE that had all black trim, grill piece, and door handles and it made me wonder if i could do the same. If I tried this what paint would you recomend? I esp think the wipers may need some sort of different paint.

Thanx for any help, its great to come back to this board after so long.
-matt

 

Foggy Headlights / clock: Meguiars Plast-X and/or Plexus
Faded Discolored trim / speaker covers: autoglym vinyl and rubber care and 303 aerospace protectant
Chrome : wenol or meguairs nevr dull
Corroding wheel, wiper paint: Replace and enjoy

All these can be found at www.autopia-carcare.com for a reasonable price. Also, there is alot to learn at www.autopia.org. Take a peek, buy stuff, learn and enjoy your new passion for your maxima.

 

wow thanks for the help. I don't really know what those products are (paints/polishes) or even how to use them but i'll check out that site, i'm sure it will teach me.

thanx again
-matt

 

np man. Thats what im here for