80/81/16 on Cobalt Green Pearl 240SX

[Cam]

If you just want pics, the thread topic tells you all you need to know. Go ahead & scroll if you'd like... all the pictures were taken a week after this was done, after a wash and #34.

If you want more info, this is a follow-up to this (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=581) thread.

Here's what I did, by hand, in about six hours:

Step 1 - #00 Hi Tech Wash.

Step 2 - Clay with *cough* Mothers. Used up the last of the bar, and their Showtime is the best-smelling detailing product I've ever used... mmm, cinnamon.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/586Front.jpg

Step 3 - #80 Speed Glaze. Worked very well by hand. Got most of the swirls out after working it nearly-dry by terrycloth. It did leave some swirls behind, and there's a few scuffs that I didn't expect it to get by hand, but I see a PC in my future and then I'll show 'em what's what.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/586Swirlies.jpg

Step 4 - #81 Hand Polish. Great stuff. Super oily, but I guess that's the whole point. Easy-on and easy-off.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/586Rear.jpg

Step 5 - #16 Pro Paste Wax. I saw the bandwagon coming and hopped right on! It was this or #26, and I've got both but I went with #16 first. Applied thinly, a panel or two at a time, then removed with no problems. And now I believe the hype - this stuff's great. It really brought out the metallic pearl in my paint and lightened up the green. Still, I plan to try #26 next time and see which look I prefer.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/586Pillar.jpg

Windows done with Eagle One 20/20, wheels sporting Gold Class wax, tires wearing 303, front lip and window trim with Mothers Back To Black, exhaust shined with #28 All Metal Polish, maintained by #34 Final Inspection.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/586Side.jpg

I'm very pleased with the results I got, and my car's never looked better...

Any comments/questions/advice for next time? Please let me know! :xyxthumbs Thanks!

[Airborne Ranger]

Hey Cam,

Your car looks great man!! But yea dude, get a PC and you won't look back:coolgleam

May I ask what kinda car that is?? Looks like a Nissan or a Mazda but what is it?? Very sleek too! Great job man,,,deadman98

[Cam]

Thanks deadman! That's a 1998 Nissan 240SX. It's rear wheel drive (wOOO!) with a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder. It's a blast to drive, especially since I upgraded the suspension.

[2000]

:xyxthumbs I like shiney things.............and I like that car alot!