Nissan GT-R : Where to start?

[RenegadeG35]

Ok, so I`ve recently upgraded from my G35 to a 2009 Nissan GT-R. Now being only 19 and having this car, I am holding my expectations high because I paid all the money for this car -- So let`s go the extra mile with maintaining it`s paint and condition.



There are few swirl marks from the dealer washing it of course, but the paint isnt in overall bad shape.



What steps do I take to work on the GTR?



-- I also have a clear bra on the car, so using my porter cable is a bit out of reach and I`d really like to keep this purely done by hand --



Products I do have atm:

- Menzerna 83, 85, and 106FF.

- Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze

- Waffle Weave Drying Towels



I just need a good wax, and anything else I may be missing here. Also, the order and method I should use with these products. Can someone help me out here?



Anyone have any opinion on this wax: Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax



The GT-R is black, I will post all finished pictures here as well!



Thanks for the help guys,



Renegade.







PICS FOR EVERYONE TO SEE THE CURRENT STATE:



Hood (Has the paste stuff they use to apply the clear bra on, so not much work will be done to the hood yet):



http://i42.tinypic.com/24lmu0y.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/10wr989.jpg



Swirls:

http://i40.tinypic.com/nq1ezd.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/1178t5h.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/2wqzw5y.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/245m0yb.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/1ihaat.jpg

[MrCLRider]

WOW, nice care, must be nice. Good luck keeping that black looking the way you want it too, it will drive your crazy. I had an 01 CL-S that was black, and I was getting so frustrated with keeping it clean, I traded it for a different car. My obsession for detailing wasn`t as bad when I had first purchased the car.

[RenegadeG35]

Thanks! Atleast i`m working with a newer black car, rather than my old G35 (which was used when I bought it), so this is a bit easier to maintain.



I`m not pro like the people here, but I have to learn now!

[Scottwax]

Where to start? Turn on the launch control and do about 20 full throttle launches*. :lol



You seriously need a buffer. Just tape the edges of the clear bra if you want to take extra care.



























































































* I was kidding, don`t do that. Unless you want Nissan to void your warranty!

[MrCLRider]

what was sticker on that car, if you don`t me asking.

[RenegadeG35]

Scott: Haha @ the launch control! I forked over my arm and a leg for the car. At 19, I don`t think I could pull another 20k for a Tranny lol.



MRC: It varies greatly from dealer to dealer. Some dealers still have the stickers up at $100,000+. The dealer we went to obviously were willing to negotiate. I believe their sticker did say $103,000 at the time though.



EDIT: BRB, going to snap some shots of the car so you guys can better tell me the products and recommendations!



:drool:

[oski83]

WOW! 19 yrs old w/ a GTR!?!?! Damm...Id ilke to be you for a day! :eek::eek::eek::eek:



Sorry back on topic...did car come like taht from dealer with THAT many swirls?

[D Tailor]

There`s a write up around here about some people polishing the new GTR. Because of the self-healing paint and super clear, it can apparently be a little tricky. Instead of heat, you need cool....let me look around.



Here: http://www.autopia.org/forum/professional-detailer-general-discussion/116722-nissan-gt-r-self-healing-paint-question.html



Here:http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/115358-short-video-polishing-nissan-gtr.html

[lakbum]

i thought the gtr`s were selling at list these days...like at 84k..



nonetheless, beautiful car.

[Dragons4life]

Nice car man..and only 19!!! wow.....hows insurance for yeah..? oh wait parents pay for u right? lol.





Keep it traditional japanese look..no chrome bullcrap rims please.







Also...i have black car too and want to know the stuff used on them.

[nosbusa1700]

i thought the gtr`s were selling at list these days...like at 84k..



nonetheless, beautiful car.



My neighbor told me they were asking 87,700 for his Premium 2010 GTR. He said the dealer wouldn`t go below 83k. I guess the dealer must be hurting because normally they would sell for much higher.



The dealer did have an 09 left over for the asking of 76k.

[ohiostate]

WOW! 19 yrs old w/ a GTR!?!?! Damm...Id ilke to be you for a day! :eek::eek::eek::eek:



Sorry back on topic...did car come like taht from dealer with THAT many swirls?



19 with a GTR :shocked :shocked :shocked :shocked







anyway.... get a buffer for that bad boy:buffing:

[RenegadeG35]

Thanks D Tailor! 87, 700 for Premium GTR is quite good actually. The Mark-ups are most dealers are ridiculous and range anywhere from 10k - 30k over MSRP. Yeah guys 19, I paid for it. :spot



OSki: Yep, just about lol... We need to work on it. I know :)



09`s are better than 010`s... No track use for 2010`s.

[JohnKleven]

If you`re going to be religously caring for this car, stick with a good carnauba like Zymol or Swissvax, it doesn`t last as long, but the end result of the detail is amazing. Just wax it constantly after you correct the paint and you`ll be in good shape.





John

[STL WRX]

How does a 19 year old get a GTR? When I was 19 I had a banged up 93 Jeep. :(