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Old 06-24-08, 06:17   #1 (permalink)
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2000 Nissan Xterra

Been working on this for a buddy...it was a mess.

For the interior, I removed the seats and then I vacuumed and shampooed the carpets and seats.

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Water, just after the carpets...it looked the same after doing the seats. It looked like coffee


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Re: 2000 Nissan Xterra

Very impressive detail and nice comparison shots.

What did you use on the tires? Looks like A2Z?
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Very impressive detail and nice comparison shots.

What did you use on the tires? Looks like A2Z?
Thanks. As for the tires, it's just some OTC stuff I had around the house. I was out of the stuff I normally use and the store that sells it is closed on weekends, so I had to make do.
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Wow, what a huge difference!!

Nice work!
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Thanks. As for the tires, it's just some OTC stuff I had around the house. I was out of the stuff I normally use and the store that sells it is closed on weekends, so I had to make do.
I'll tell you, Megs NXT tire shine is probably the best OTC tire shine. A few of my regulars actually prefer it over Optimum and others. Leaves a very wet/shiney appearance and does not sling.

I wouldn't be ashamed to say I use it. The only drawback is the price, $6.99 a can.
 
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Massive improvement!
 
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Massive improvement!
Thanks, I think it helped with the sale...sold within a week.
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what all did you do to the carpet. Products used? Was an extractor used?
 
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Every single Xterra that I have worked on has had oxidation issues in the plastic housing surrounding the headlamps and the upper part of the bumper. I usually use a cleaner wax of finishing polish to restore them. Did you have any issues with these areas?

Awsome turnaround BTW. I also like the side by side before/during/after pics.
 
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