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Since my old winter car died last October, I wanted a new one to replace it. I like having a summer car and winter car, I always think I have a new car when I switch 
I like small vehicles, so I found this one while patiently shopping. 1998 RAV4 4WD with 133,000 KMs on it. I put on huge mudflaps to prevent the road abrasives from eating the lower section. It's ugly, but it works.
I wanted ground clearance, I got 11" under the body and 8" under the diffs. Not bad for a little toy.
The paint was in very good condition, except for a few scratches, door dings and rock chips. No oxydation anywhere, very little rust.
I got it in early February and detailed it 2 weeks ago.
Wash with DC
Quik Clay
ScratchX
DC2
NXT X2
PlastX on the front and rear lights, Endurance on the tires and (sorry) Mothers Protectant on the bumpers and side trim.
I washed it again today and put some Quik Wax on it. I love that green.
A bird left its mark while it belonged to its previous owner. I worked on this with ScratchX by hand for quite a while. I diminished it a lot, but from this angle, it can still be seen.
The interior was already quite clean when I got it. I just added some Tech Protect.
Going through canadian winters requires winter boots.
I have yet to do the engine.
I really like my new vehicle. I do miss the Echo's mileage though... a bit over a month to go and I'll ride her again while the RAV will sleep.
I like small vehicles, so I found this one while patiently shopping. 1998 RAV4 4WD with 133,000 KMs on it. I put on huge mudflaps to prevent the road abrasives from eating the lower section. It's ugly, but it works.
I wanted ground clearance, I got 11" under the body and 8" under the diffs. Not bad for a little toy.
The paint was in very good condition, except for a few scratches, door dings and rock chips. No oxydation anywhere, very little rust.
I got it in early February and detailed it 2 weeks ago.
Wash with DC
Quik Clay
ScratchX
DC2
NXT X2
PlastX on the front and rear lights, Endurance on the tires and (sorry) Mothers Protectant on the bumpers and side trim.
I washed it again today and put some Quik Wax on it. I love that green.
A bird left its mark while it belonged to its previous owner. I worked on this with ScratchX by hand for quite a while. I diminished it a lot, but from this angle, it can still be seen.
The interior was already quite clean when I got it. I just added some Tech Protect.
Going through canadian winters requires winter boots.
I have yet to do the engine.
I really like my new vehicle. I do miss the Echo's mileage though... a bit over a month to go and I'll ride her again while the RAV will sleep.
That green is a cool color!
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