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imported_seres
05-29-2002, 06:35 PM
Hi all!



My DH & I detailed my dad`s `95 Altima today -- it`s a daily driver which resides outside. It has a number of dings that will need paint touch-up but he keeps it pretty clean. We decided that today was the day to see what we could do with it by way of adding some shine!!



We did a complete interior & exterior detail. Whew!! 5 1/2 hours later, we sat back, admired our work and ordered pizza!! (who wants to cook after all that work!!)



Our procedure for the exterior was:



Dawn Wash

Clay

A little hand Scratch-X work

DC CarCare Superglaze

Mother`s Carnauba Wax

Macquiar`s Plastic Cleaner & Plastic Polish on lenses



We`re still learning the PC and just didn`t have time for it today.



But, as I said we all came away happy -- my favorite part is the difference in the passenger side headlight (see pics). Although still scuffed up, it looks 100% better!



Hopefully will be able to add a few more pics when my son downloads them for me.



So now for the pics -- first BEFORE!!



http://www.tupics.com/member/shaninic/beforeheadlights.JPG
imported_seres
05-29-2002, 06:36 PM
Now -- AFTER!! (I wish you could see the pass. side headlight better!)









As I said -- I hope to post more pics later!! :bounce



~V4M~



http://www.tupics.com/member/shaninic/afterheadlights.JPG
2wheelsx2
05-29-2002, 06:46 PM
Couldn`t see the pics. They all say invalid links.



Never mind. I guess I caught you while you were still uploaded. I see them now. Looks really good. You guys did a great job!



Hey, I thought your husband didn`t like doing this kind of stuff! I guess you`re starting to rub off on him, huh? :)
imported_seres
05-29-2002, 06:47 PM
A couple of interior before/afters......



Driver`s side....



http://www.tupics.com/member/shaninic/beforedriverdoorjam.JPG
imported_seres
05-29-2002, 06:50 PM
And after........



http://www.tupics.com/member/shaninic/afterdriverdoorjam.JPG
imported_seres
05-29-2002, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by 2wheelsx2





Hey, I thought your husband didn`t like doing this kind of stuff! I guess you`re starting to rub off on him, huh? :)



Thanks 2Wheelsx2! You know how this detailing bug is ~ very contagious once you see the results......plus, I told him he had to help me or it would take me like 10 hours to finish!! :)
2wheelsx2
05-29-2002, 06:59 PM
I know what you mean....I have personally converted a couple of people who used to drive their cars around and never wash it. Now their detailing arsenal rivals mine, and we both just got PC`s and will be ordering pads and stuff. We have been using just the pads that came with the PC and still getting amazing results.