Minivan, Dealer advertising cleanup

[imported_Sludge]

The process for the van in the before removing advertising pictures was clay, Z6 prior to Z2Pro with ZFX x 3 with Z8 finish. Tires were treated with Wolfgang Black Diamond ?, don`t know what I used on running boards.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0617_edited.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0622_edited.jpg



A couple days ago I decided to remove all the dealership trash from the van. This coincided with my receiving a bottle of Klasse AIO which I really wanted to try out :grinno: . This van is a driveway queen, a 2004 with 3600 miles on it. My wife uses a walker and you will note some paint damage to the rear bumper from loading the walker. The paint quality was good with a few swirls so I passed up an abrasive polish until maybe this spring. The roof of the van which you can`t see is heavily orange peeled with a couple foreign objects embedded in the paint (looks like tiny nipples). I assume Nissan`s paint inspector is vertically challenged.

Process:

Wash with Z7. No claying, done recently. Hand applied AIO with MF towel (wife will not let me near van with pc until I have had some practice :think: ) Z5 with ZFX x2, Z6 applied between coats. Z2Pro with ZFX and topped with Z8. Tires done with Poorboy`s B&B, trim done with Poorboy`s Trim Restorer. Wheels with AIO, Z2Pro, Z8. Love the Poorboys products.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0655_edited.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0657.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0660.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0664.jpg



Closeup trying to show the metal flake. Unfortunately shows some minor swirls too.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/Sludge55/DCP_0663.jpg



If anyone has suggestions for a product to apply to the rear bumper to keep the wife`s walker from shaving off slivers of paint, please let me know about it. Thanks in advance.

Gordon

[audicoupej]

Van looks great!. As far as PC use goes, just jump right it. I`m sure you will do fine. Read the guide to detailing on here and it will give you some great advice. You can also search PC process threads.



For the rear bumper look into a clear bra. 3M is one company that makes it but there are others. This will save the paint from being scraped off.

[imported_Sludge]

Van looks great!. As far as PC use goes, just jump right it. I`m sure you will do fine. Read the guide to detailing on here and it will give you some great advice. You can also search PC process threads.



For the rear bumper look into a clear bra. 3M is one company that makes it but there are others. This will save the paint from being scraped off.



Thanks audicoupej. I`m looking into a clear bra for the back bumper now. Might even get one for the front while I`m at it. :thx

[gmblack3]

Its got a real nice shine to it!!



As audicoupej said, jump right into it with the PC. Just don`t tell the wife till you are done.

[Scottwax]

Looks very nice, super sharp reflections. :)

[White95Max]

(wife will not let me near van with pc until I have had some practice :think: )





Oh no! Practice on the van, not the Protege!!!



The PC is a very easy tool to get used to. After 2 minutes of use, you`ll have the hang of it. Perfecting swirl removal will take a little more time.



The van looks terrific! :xyxthumbs

[imported_Sludge]

Paul,



You haven`t been married for 28 years. :chuckle: I will get on the van in the spring. My wife is a strong supporter of this illness and enjoys driving a nice looking van.



Thanks all,



Gordon

[White95Max]

That`s very true Gordon. I haven`t even been alive for 28 years! :)

[imported_Sludge]

LOL :har:

Drive careful, you`ll get there.

[White95Max]

Heh, if I wanted to drive like a maniac, I would have kept the Maxima!



The Protege gets me around, with a little fun here and there. It really looks and behaves like a totally different car when those summer wheels/tires are on. :)