Finally detailed my Pathfinder

[John Z]

I finally got enough hours in the day and almost all the right supplies to detail my Pathfinder this weekend. Here are the steps:



1) Gold Class Car Wash

2) Mother's Clay

3) 3M SMR

4) AIO

5) 2 X SG

6) TW Formula 2001 Tire Gel for Tires

7) TW Extreme 2001 Protectant for Interior and Exterior Trim



Here's my summary:

1) Mother's Clay didn't work the miracles that I thought it would

2) I definately need a PC because my 10 inch craftman buffer (3100 OPM) sucks

3) Getting wax residue off trim is a tough job. I ended up using Canola Oil and it worked pretty good. Someone in another thread had mentioned that it was the vegetable oil in peanut butter that helped break down the residue

4) Getting wax residue off windows is even harder. I'm still working on this one because I just cannot the residue to come off. If any one has suggestions, please let me know. I tried to use Fantastik because it can cut grease but that didn't work. Just left streaks on my windows. Well, anyway, here are the pics.

 

[John Z]

Another pic

 

[laynlow]

Meguiars #39 Heavy Duty Vinyl Cleaner has done the trick for me in the past. You might be able to find it at a Pep Boys if you have one. Other than that, I order it from Meguiars.



On second thought, a local auto paint supplier might have it too.



Nice looking truck. :up

 

[jmdlat]

To get the wax residue off the windows......Just spray the windows with a window cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes to really soak in. Then try wipping it off, continuously turning the rag so it doesn't smear.



Getting wax off trim.....Now that is a pain. I have still been unsuccessful in getting the wax off trim. Solution: Trading the car in within a week for an Audi A4:bounce But give that Meguiars #39 a shot. Maybe I ll give it a shot before I trade it in just out of curiousity...