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3rd Gen Maxima Cleaning/Detailing

Published by PrinzII
The Third Generation Maxima covers Model Years 1989 - 1994. This variant has an internal code of J30. These vehicles are fairly easy but have a few quirks.

a) The wheels are clearcoated. However, the wheels are usually polished aluminum. The best way to deal with them is to clay, polish with either Wenol or Mothers, and then follow with Klasse Sealant Glaze.

b) Do Not use EF HI Full strength when cleaning the interior of these vehicles. The lettering on the switches will be destroyed.

c) Periodically Plexus or polish the taillights, reflector, and corner lamps to ensure that the luster remains.
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By PrinzII on 07-01-03, 09:36
Another thing, for 92-94 Maximas, you will need a decent brush to clean the grille because of its design.
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By Magellan498 on 07-01-03, 09:39
Thanks for the info, gonna have to remember this incase I get any Maximas in the near future!
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By 4DSC on 07-01-03, 12:42
Quote:
Originally posted by PrinzII
Another thing, for 92-94 Maximas, you will need a decent brush to clean the grille because of its design.
And a can of compressed air to blow water out of there! I also use that (or just blow with my breath) the water out from infront of the front turn signal housing in the bumper, which tends to pool quite a bit of water. I also run a (clean!) hand under the lips in the bumper where the air inlet and fog lamps go because they hold lots of water droplets due to its perfectly horizontal design.

Door window trim and rear taillight/valence housings can also hold water in them and lead to annoying drips later so I hold my WW up to the corners to "wick" away water trapped underneath.

I suppose this is a general tip for any spoiler-equipped car, but I have to thread my WW towel through the spoiler and "floss" it to dry under there.

If anyone has some tips on cleaning/vacuuming down inside those wierd interior door pulls I'm all ears... I lost a dandelion fluff down there once!

Oh yeah, one last thing: SE rims suck to clean. GXEs should be a bit easier....
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By Fr0zen on 07-07-03, 10:21
I hate doing complicated grills thanks for the info though.
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By PrinzII on 07-15-03, 10:06
4DSC is correct in that the 3rd Gen SE rims are quite difficult to clean without the use of a small brush.

Last edited by PrinzII : 03-16-05 at 07:08.
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By PrinzII on 03-16-05, 06:42
GXE Wheel

Last edited by PrinzII : 03-16-05 at 07:09.
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By PrinzII on 04-04-05, 09:58
As shown above, these rims can be polished aluminum but there are some GXE wheels that look like the above.
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