New Car..New Questions..

**slvdr04** · 07-25-2004, 01:23 PM

Hey guys, new to the forum here. Looks like it could be a lot of help. Well i recently purchased an 04 sentra se-r (cloud white). I wash it regularly, and just starting to do the whole waxing thing. Anyways the other day i was washing, and normally i dont get super close to the paint and inspect it. But i did, and noticed there was...a lot! of little black/orange specs on it. I figured it was just **** from the tree so i tried going over it again and it didnt come off...

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the only way i could remove it, was either scrubbing super hard with a towel or going at it 1 at a time with my nail.(theres about 1,000 damn specs on the car, so i gave up quick). Anyways, i was wondering if there was a certain tool/chemical , to remove these things easily? And will waxing my car help prevent this? BTW im no longer parking under trees

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thx

**andriver** · 07-25-2004, 04:28 PM

Your car needs to be clayed. That should remove most or all of the crap. After claying, use a good polish and follow up with a good wax or sealant.

BTW, welcome to Autopia.

**DaGonz** · 07-25-2004, 04:36 PM

Sounds like rail dust. There is no seaport in South Dakota

so the vehicle was brought via rail. Paint cleaning clay should alleviate the problem.

**slvdr04** · 07-26-2004, 12:39 AM

good stuff, thanks guys

**slvdr04** · 07-26-2004, 12:46 AM

sorry one more thing...

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the car didnt come like this. So im guessing it was from my tree(both my parking spots r under a damn tree). And i live in san diego, ca btw. Yea anyways, im new to this stuff, so do u guys know what a good clay cleanser for my car would be? Link if possible?(very much appreciated) And is it literally a clay bar? sorry for th3 dumb q`s, just trying to keep my cars shine

**acl99** · 07-26-2004, 03:04 AM

http://autopia-carcare.com/peshclluinpa.html

Cant beat that price and yes, it really is a bar of clay

**taylor04** · 07-26-2004, 06:13 AM

Congrats on the new SE-R! Be forewarned though, Nissan`s paint is very soft and easily scratches/chips. Those cars have had paint problems in the past so if you notice a lot of peeling or chipping, I would let the dealer know asap.

BTW, if you haven`t already, check out http://www.b15sentra.net/forums

Tons of SE-R/Spec-V info.

**Monk_04SER** · 07-26-2004, 06:47 AM

Its nice to see some more SE-R`s on here finally. Congrats on your new toy.

**slvdr04** · 07-26-2004, 08:03 PM

thanks guys, and yea i post on those forums as "stlyez". BW after work today i baught a package of "mother" clay. It came with the clay, cleaner and some other wax cleaner thing for 16$. But as soon as this ones done ill get the one from that link. Thx again

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**Deanski** · 07-26-2004, 08:10 PM

Oh you`re gonna get hooked! :p

Once you clay not only the glass, but the rest of your finish, you`ll be wanting more and more....

Click on the learn icon here and also check out Bettercarcare.com for more info!

Then, you`ll learn how to polish and wax or seal the finish.

Enjoy your new toy! AND KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

Regards,

Deanski

**Accumulator** · 07-27-2004, 09:45 AM

slvdr04- Welcome to Autopia! That Mother`s kit is a great way to get started :xyxthumbs Between the clay and the cleaner-wax you should have your Sentra looking good in no time.