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Old Jul 11, 2001 | 11:52 PM
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Hey everybody!

I just bought a 2000 GXE and really love the car. I beat a mid 90's SHO getting onto the highway, my girlfriend can't understand why I'm still smiling. I'm getting a bra for the car and would appreciate any suggestions on how to try to keep the paint in "good" shape. I'm getting the nicks touched up soon. Thanks
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 01:06 AM
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Some tips coming from a person with a dark colored car too

1) Never put the bra on a dirty car
2) Try to garage your car
3) Keep a good coat of wax on it
4) Always hand wash, never drive thru
5) Don't use a sponge when washing, only a high quality wash mitt
6) Keep a good coat of wax on it
7) Make sure you use Car wash soap, not dish soap
8) Did i mention keep a good coat of wax on it?
9) Dont let anything rub on the car's surface except the wash mitt and the chamois-any little particle can scratch the paint


It may seem like a lot, but it works for me...more than one year later, my grey lustre max has almost NO swirl marks. Good luck, and check out the Sticky thread on cleaning your max!!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 04:53 AM
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congrats welcome!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 04:58 AM
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Congrats Excellent choice on your new vehicle.
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 08:49 AM
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Yeh baby.
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 09:12 AM
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Hi! Happy modding... or soon to be at least!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 04:13 PM
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Congrats!!!!!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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Yeehaww...enjoy your stay.
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 05:12 PM
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Congratulations, if you havn't bought a mask yet I would reccommend you looking at a wind delfecor, FLOMAX has a dark car and it looks sweet, I have a stelring mist and it loos sweet too, well any how congrats and happy posting...Beware maxima.org is VERY addictive!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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You will learn a lot from these guys (and gals), I know I did...
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 06:22 PM
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You will learn a lot from these guys (and gals), I know I did...
Yup...both me and my wallet have learned valuable lessons.

Greg: My app to join SMC has been submitted and I'm aiming for #777. We'll be somewhat related.
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 06:25 PM
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Greg: My app to join SMC has been submitted and I'm aiming for #777. We'll be somewhat related.
Excellent...we will be like Slow Maxima brothers
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE


Excellent...we will be like Slow Maxima brothers
Awesome!!
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 07:28 PM
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Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE


Excellent...we will be like Slow Maxima brothers
Hey Greg,



Saw it on 5thgenmaximas. Have a good one.

Soon-to-be SMC #777.
Old Jul 12, 2001 | 08:13 PM
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Hey Greg,



Saw it on 5thgenmaximas. Have a good one.

Soon-to-be SMC #777.
Thanks!
Old Jul 13, 2001 | 03:52 PM
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Thanks for all the tips and welcomes, and yes, I'm already addicted. Mods are coming soon (after I pay MO sales tax-ouch!!!), starting with suspension. Thanks again!

dapperstu
Old Jul 13, 2001 | 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by AdamK
Congratulations, if you havn't bought a mask yet I would reccommend you looking at a wind delfecor, FLOMAX has a dark car and it looks sweet, I have a stelring mist and it loos sweet too, well any how congrats and happy posting...Beware maxima.org is VERY addictive!
got a pic of your car with the wind deflector? how much was it and what company?
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