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Old 04-15-09, 03:06   #1 (permalink)
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mburns813: My 2005 Nissan Altima

2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL with 29,000 miles.

This was only my second major detail and I did not focus on the interior at all. I hope you guys enjoy.

Products used:
CG CWG
Zymol Lehm Clay
Zymol Lehm Lube
CG Citrus Wheel Gel
CG Black Forever Dressing
Menzerna SIP/ Orange
Menzerna Super Finish/ White
Menzerna Top Inspection
CG Window Clean
91% Isopropanol
JetSeal 109
CG New Car Smell
Flex XC 3401
World's Greatest Boars Hair Brush
Various other wheel brushes
Detailers Domain and CG Microfiber Towels

Day 1: Sunday 4-7 PM
First I washed the car with CG CWG with the high concentration recommened in order to clean the paint and remove the dirt. I also cleaned the wheels and tires.

While the car was still wet I clayed with Zymol Lehm Clay and I also used Zymol Lehm Lube. I rinsed the car in order to remove lube and dried.

I taped up the car and began to polish with the Menzerna SIP/ Orange following Moe's guidelines. I used Menzerna Top Inspection to help wipe off the polishes. I polished half of the car and because it was sooo hot and I wasn't getting paid, I stopped and called it a day.

Day 2: 4-7 PM Monday
I finished polishing with SIP/ Orange and moved onto Super Finish/ White, I passed over the headlights with this combo and it brightened them up a little bit. After I finished the Super Finish/ White. I washed the car again with the high concentration recommended.

After drying, I applied two coats of JetSeal 109. After I finished I stopped for the day.

Day 3 4-5PM
I applied the CG Tire dressing and added another coat of JetSeal 109. I then cleaned the windows both inside and outside to prepare the car for the after pictures. I had some trouble getting the exterior windows 100% streak free due to the sun so I applied CG Express wax and that did the trick.

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Old 04-15-09, 04:38   #2 (permalink)
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Re: mburns813: My 2005 Nissan Altima

Great flake, nice work!
 
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Re: mburns813: My 2005 Nissan Altima

Detail work looks nice.

Although that monster truck needs a drop
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FLAWLESS!!!!!!!
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Old 04-15-09, 05:15   #5 (permalink)
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nice detail. now it needs a drop (=
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Re: mburns813: My 2005 Nissan Altima

Thanks for the input.

I know, I just don't want to spend any more money lol. I have an HPF M3 in my sights in the next couple of years.
 
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Re: mburns813: My 2005 Nissan Altima

Nice job, looks brand new.
 
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Thank you.
 
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From one altima owner to another, very nice job..

Love the rims
 
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Thanks ohiostate.
 
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Thanks ohiostate.
Wow nice job man. I also have an 08 Altima in white and it is a bear to wax.
 
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Thanks Tundra.
 
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