Winter Blues-1990 Nissan 300ZX Suspension Detail

Pats300zx

Pats300zx

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Well with winter here and nothing to do in the garage I decided it was time to do some suspension detailing on my 1990 Nissan 300ZX. I haven't pulled the wheels in about 3 years and I really wanted to give my HRE 540 wheels a good polishing.



These are one of the worst wheels to maintain. I can't even imagine having these on a daily driver. The mesh wheel design is so difficult to keep clean and polished. These wheels are beautiful for a show car but on a daily driver I think I would kill myself trying to keep them looking their best.



Here was my process:



Remove wheels

Clean suspension and brake components with HD Free

Wheels cleaned with HD Free

Wheels polished with Mothers Power Ball and Optimum Metal polish

Wheels polished by hand with English Customs Showman's blend

Wheels barrels treated with Zaino CS

Calipers treated with Zaino CS

Suspension dressed with Griots Undercarriage Spray

Tires dressed with Eagle One

Wheels installed and torqued to factory specs.



It took me about 3 hours to do the fronts. Now time for the backs :)



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Ooooh, I always like suspension details :D Nice job!



I had those HREs on my Mallett, but I went the easy-care route and had 'em anodized. Can't imagine what it takes to keep yours nice, man-oh-man the coves around the fasteners must be murder. Polishing those must've been one of the longer processes in this job, but 3 hours doesn't sound bad at all for both front wheels/wells.



Did you spray the Griot's Undercarriage Spray or use an applicator?



Oh, and the plating on (non-hat portion of) the StopTech rotors must be really good, those are in *super* condition!
 
Pats300zx said:
I sprayed it on and then wiped it all down with an app.
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OK, roger that. Gotta be a little careful when spraying lest it go places you don't want it. The wiping does help even things out, huh? That was a good selection of products you used.
 
ctrent86 said:
Why did you use free instead of Total?



How did you like Free?
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I used HD Free cause the suspension and wheels were not that dirty. And I was to lazy to break out the bottle of Total I bought. It's packed away lol.



I like HD Free. I use it all the time when putting my car covers on and off. I find it to be very similar to PB Spray and Wipe.
 
Thanks for the clarification. I like free as well, and find it good for in between weekly wipe down/window cleaner.



Also, good looking and wheel choice.
 
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