98SE Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) Hello all, I've been here a few weeks but I just haven't taken the time to introduce myself. I have posted in other topics simply because I had questions and you guys were very helpful. I just picked up an 88 WD21 about 3 weeks ago. I'm not new to nissan, my first car was a 1985 720 followed by a 2000 Frontier Crew Cab. I found this 88 locally, it has been kept in a garage most of its life and has absolutely no rust since it has been in AZ the whole time. I got it from the 2nd owner (original owner was his father). It's an SE-V6 auto, power everything, sunroof blah blah blah. The interior looks good but the carpet is trashed. I've already fixed the broken speedo, cranked the left torsion bar (it was sagging), replaced a leaking fuel line, replaced the master brake cylinder, and changed the oil. I spent all of last saturday detailing the outside, it is one of my hobbies, I am also a member if autogeek.net and autopia forums. The paint was in good condition considering the age and I was surprised to find a clear coat. I started with a wash then clayed the entire truck (this pretty much trashed my claybar). Then I polished the paint with pinnacle xmt #3 followed by number #1 using a porter cable DA buffer. This got rid of the oxidation, swirl marks and some scratches. There are still a lot of paint chips and few scratches but who cares, this thing is old and it is our 2nd vehicle. I topped it off with Klasse AIO then Klasse sealer glaze to protect it. Here are some before and after pics. Edited October 6, 2007 by 98SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98SE Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Oxidized hood. More oxidized hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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98SE Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 After the cleanup. Hood cleaned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daftpup Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Beautiful job dude. That baby is gleaming. I can see alot of swirls in my truch cuz it's black and would like to do something similar. Approximately how much time and money did you invest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Welcome to the family That's some great work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Im going to drop all of my rigs off at your place with a 12pack in the back for when your done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecasa Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 nice car !! welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Locust Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Im going to drop all of my rigs off at your place with a 12pack in the back for when your done.... i'm with Thomas......... when do you want 'em? lol nice rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 lol, I was gonna ask if you could do mine... I have 3 summers worth of pinstripes I need buffed out! Welcome to NPORA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98SE Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Beautiful job dude. That baby is gleaming. I can see alot of swirls in my truch cuz it's black and would like to do something similar. Approximately how much time and money did you invest? How much time and money? lol. Just ask my wife. Let's see, it took me all day because of how old and dirty the paint was. I usually spend 3/4 of a day on our new car. As for how much, I spent nearly $600 in supplies this last year but that is just me. You could do your truck in a day or two and only spend about 200-300 dollars. I know that sounds like a lot but in the end you have your own supplies and tools. If you were to pay someone to detail your truck (including the interior) it would cost anywhere between 150-300 dollars. This stuff gets expensive fast. There is even a $6000 wax made by zymol. If anybody has anymore questions I would be happy to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98SE Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Im going to drop all of my rigs off at your place with a 12pack in the back for when your done.... Have fun driving out here from Spokane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Welcome 98! I dont miss the Phoenix sun that much. It trashed my paint on my Mustang! Good work on your own rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95shakinPF Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Welcome to NPORA! love your rig, looks very snazzy! Just outa curiosity what was wrong with your speedo and what did you hafta do to fixit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Welcome, Guess it will be a while before you can get to my truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 and my 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Have fun driving out here from Spokane. Considering I spent 3 summers in the Valley of the Sun... 1.5 days assuming I find a way to make it through Vegas without stopping.... Little place that used to be called Williams AFB... Power Road and Baseline.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98SE Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Considering I spent 3 summers in the Valley of the Sun... 1.5 days assuming I find a way to make it through Vegas without stopping.... Little place that used to be called Williams AFB... Power Road and Baseline.... Williams? That place is long gone. I'm at Luke AFB now and it is still alive and kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Williams? That place is long gone. I'm at Luke AFB now and it is still alive and kicking. That just goes to show you how old I am... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That just goes to show you how old I am... NOT OLD Casey, experienced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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