New 240 Owner From Florida

[spngr311]

Hey guys, I just registered here. I found this site when searching on how to care for carbon fiber. I am looking to improve my detailing skills - I'm embarrassed at how my cars don't look as good as they could. Here's some pics of my '97 240SX:
















I am picking up a carbon fiber stock style hood tomorrow. Also, I intend to get 18" 350Z wheels when I get my five lug conversion done. For the 1992 240SX w/ an SR20DET, I haven't had a chance to take any pictures of it as I crashed it the day I bought it - long story. I just have to get the front corner pulled and some other odds and ends, then it will be sweet.

I previously owned a shaved and bagged 2000 Ranger. I did all the work on it myself, but never had good paint on it. It made it hard for me to bother taking care of the paint!

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

to mol.

[RacerX88]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Hey, Welcome to MOL

[Sal329]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Welcome to MOL

[Funkster]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Welcome, beautiful S14.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

I am looking to improve my detailing skills - I'm embarrassed at how my cars don't look as good as they could. Here's some pics of my '97 240SX:

Looks like you have a great start! With a black car, if you don't already have one, then start thinking about moving up to machine polishing and before investing in a Porter Cable unit take a look at our G110 as it has more power and you'll appreciate this the first few minutes into your first detail session.

[spngr311]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

Thanks for the tip on the G110 Mike. I'll have to get it - I have a Milwaukee polisher, but it is not a dual action setup and weighs a ton. Having a black car is such a mixed blessing - they look great when they are clean, but they show every scratch and imperfection!

By the way, I've been a die hard Meguiar's guy since I bought my first vehicle.

[Cam]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Hey, another S14 owner! How long have you had it?

Here's mine: 1998 Nissan 240SX

And you've come to the right place to improve your detailing skills, there's lots of info and knowledgeable people around here...

[retrofinisher]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Welcome,

Nissan 200 to 240 SX- Nissans sleeper version of the venerable Z cars.

Mine was a 200SX 100% all white out body paint with machine finished spoke alloys and Continental tires.

like Phillips said- not bad for black- just needs a bit more "polish"

[spngr311]

Re: New 240 Owner From Florida

Wow Cam - your 240 is really clean. I'm going to follow suit and use those exact products to give mine a good shine!