Cluess new guy

[Spike10]

Humble new guy posting for the first time. I just bought a black Altima Coupe 2.5 S. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford anything but the base model. And no mods yet. But I hope to learn as much as I can from you all.

First and foremost, I love my car. I think it's gorgeous. I paid for the after market paint treatment and through my dealership in Maryland, I get free oil changes and car washes. I love the car wash, although I've only been once since I bought the car 5 days ago. I actually tried washing it myself but I'm frustrated because there are still faint streaks and smudges all over it. You can't tell from a distance, but I know that the smudges are there and it's driving me crazy.

Maybe I'm a moron and don't know how to do something as simple as wash a car. But being that it's a black car, it's so gorgeous when it's nice and shiny. Nothing beats it.

I don't plan on washing it myself ever again. That is, unless you good people have recommendations on products and techniques. I picked up a tip here about using Invisible Glass on the windows. It's great, thanks!

I also bought one of those lambs wool mitts. I figured out that the softer I rub, the more likely the smudges will go away. Rubbing hard makes more streaks. Okay, now I really sound like a moron.

Anyway, this is my first nice car. I'm pretty much a novice. Be kind.

[Marisha]

congrats on the new ride, welcome to the board, and enjoy it!!!

[{WBK}Viper]

I've never found a way to keep the hairline swirls from appearing except fora buffer. Even harder on dark colors.

Welcome

[Canadian Coupe]

Congrats! Enjoy the car!

Any Altima Coupe is a sexy Altima Coupe!

[Scandinavian Flick]

congrats on the new car, you chose the right color, welcome to the forums, and i would recommend all of the "ICE" products by turtle wax, ive used tons of cleaning products over the years, and ICE is by far one of the best

[{WBK}Viper]

I agree....love the Ice stuff.

[Ultima]

Yea, the ICE stuff are biodegradable for all the tree-hugggers and global warming hippies like me! Great stuff, though.

[LongBeachCoupe]

Check it out.. get yourself 2 5-gal buckets ($10), and 2 "grit-guards" for em($20)... and a nice sheepskin mitt($5).

Then get yourself some nice car wash stuff, i use NXT's products. (find em in pep boys, the big bottle of wash will be like $5)

Then all you need is some nice MF (microfiber towels) to dry her down with, or if you are so inclined... get a leaf blower (12hp+ for like $50).

Once you get the materials, or if any one else requests it, ill detail you on the 2 bucket method.

[Serkle K]

Welcome!

I use a Mircofiber mit to wash. I also use Maguires products, RainX and Invisible Glass... Rainx + Invisible Glass FTW!

[quick_shift]

Hay LBC do you order your Grit-Guards online, or are there any stores that carry them.

[lctruecoupe08]

I agree....love the Ice stuff.

I have the ice paste stuff (not the liquid) I washed and waxed her and parked her in the shade and couldn't believe it was my car. the stuff is fantastic!

[Jose3.5]

I don't like the ICE stuff, I prefer this stuff http://www.oznium.com/car-careMade my car look a lot better than ICE did.