From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

[the_invisible]

So my beater just got a blown radiator and is out of commission until I receive a new radiator from koyo. Decided to test out some Meguiar's new products. The car's paint was in fairly good condition. Just some scratches and swirls. There's not even a dent on the car.

Here are some shots BEFORE NXT 2.0:

- Meguiar's Crystal Car Wash
- Meguiar's Clay Bar
- Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
- Meguiar's SwirlX
- Meguiar's ScratchX Classic





















Will coat the car with two layers of NXT 2.0 and perhaps some Hi-Tech Yellow Wax.

Without a swirl-finding gun, I was only able to spot swirls under the sun. I tried to catch as much swirl as I could, but there are a few spots that I missed, but I can't really care. Major areas that are highly visible are completely free of swirls. Swirls can only be seen in some inconspicious areas.

[Garry Dean]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

WOW! Is that what "gangsta" looks like? I have always wondered...

Nice work on the detail.

[CieraSL]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

Nice job!

[john m.]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

"gansta" in my town is 24"s on old cop cars lifted to be able to fit the rims! with rubber band tires!

I like this "gansta" look much better

[Eddie6th]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

good reflections.

Looks like a nice area to stay in...Cool houses.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

looks great
nice reflections.

[bmgamble]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

"gansta" in my town is 24"s on old cop cars lifted to be able to fit the rims! with rubber band tires!

I like this "gansta" look much better

Very nice!

[dvtldav]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

Very nice job. Reflections are awesome.

Dave

[Markus Kleis]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

The paint looks REALLY good, especially for a daily driver. Wax it and enjoy it!

[the_invisible]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

Thanks for the kind feedbacks! You rarely see kind comments these days on other automotive forums!!!

The Nissan maxima is by no means "Gangsta". I just used the word to emphasize on the deep glossy black color I have obtained from using UC, SwirlX, and ScratchX 1.0.

Anyway, I just applied two layers of NXT 2.0 wax. What I have noticed is that the first coat looked very beautiful. The second layer seems to diminish the deep lustre of the first layer. Keep in mind, I applied very thin layers to the paint using Meguiar's foam applicators and wiped off the dried product after 20-30min. Perhaps a final wipe down with MF with a very small amount of UQD will improve the shine. Currently there is a small film remaining.

I will receive my KOYO radiator tomorrow and I will do a final wipe down with UQD tomorrow.

[KC's]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

this is cool
your 1st love of Detailing

you came so far from here

[scott0999]

Re: From Beater to Gangsta: 2000 Nissan Maxima SE

please dont tell me thats seriously your beater lol

looks nice