New Owner with Questions about detaling and rust [Archive]

: New Owner with Questions about detaling and rust

Elliot

12-02-2009, 02:41 PM

Hi everyone!

I just bought a 2007 Xterra se with 65,000 miles. I have a few questions. First, I plan on doing a full detail (wash,wax, ect..) Which products do you guys prefer? I am wanting a deep shine, but am really aiming for protection. Second of all, i am wondering about the amount of rust my x has. I have posted some pics bellow and am just wondering if this amount is acceptable and if there is anything i can to do remove/protect from any more. Thank you so much in advance. :)

Elliot

p.s. I just remembered to ask, Do i need to remove the roof basket before going through a tunnel wash??

Underbody pics

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1479.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1480.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1481.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1482.jpg

Rear Wheel

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1483.jpg

Front Wheel

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii306/eaharbor93/DSCN1484.jpg

dejablue

12-02-2009, 06:54 PM

i like that band-aid on the pipe in the last picture.

Roschili

12-02-2009, 08:28 PM

Rust doesn't look too bad to me. The brakes are definitely not a problem, and everyone's exhaust gets rusty.

Detailing products are kind of a personal choice thing, imo. Mothers makes good stuff and lately I've been playing with this stuff called SmartWax that is pretty cool too.

Just so you know, if you use the IMG code on photobucket.com, your pictures will show up in the thread and people won't have to click links. Links don't bother me at all, its just easier if the pix are already there.

Elliot

12-03-2009, 12:53 AM

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