My car is now presentable.
I've posted a few photos of my '92 here on the forum a few times but, if you ever noticed, always of the Driver's side.
Well, the reason was that the car was UGLY paintwise on the other side. So, today, a friend of mine came over and we washed, clay bar'd and buffed the car. No longer is it faded, oxidized and grungy. The car now shines!
Here's the worst spot on the car:
And the hood with a good before and after:
And now the whole car gleams! (And it isn't wet!)
We also cleaned up under the hood, too:
Over all, I'm pleased (even if there's a bit more to do yet. The back end needs a little more buffing and then the whole car needs to be waxed and the interior needs a good vacuuming.
Well, the reason was that the car was UGLY paintwise on the other side. So, today, a friend of mine came over and we washed, clay bar'd and buffed the car. No longer is it faded, oxidized and grungy. The car now shines!
Here's the worst spot on the car:
And the hood with a good before and after:
And now the whole car gleams! (And it isn't wet!)
We also cleaned up under the hood, too:
Over all, I'm pleased (even if there's a bit more to do yet. The back end needs a little more buffing and then the whole car needs to be waxed and the interior needs a good vacuuming.
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It started out with a good wash, then a rubdown with a clay bar, another wash, another quick clay barring and then we attacked it with a buffer and rubbing, then polishing compounds. It still needs a bit more polishing on the passenger quarter and decklid, then another wash before waxing.
Also, I had to replace heater hoses and the radiator yesterday. The radiator was planned but... I wanted to do it at the shop on base vs in my apartment's parking lot. But, since a heater hose let go... I didn't have enough water to drive the 35 miles to the base.
The mishimoto radiator fit in nicely. The old one was about halfway clogged.
I'm so glad this isn't my only car.
Another issue is that the transmission has been a bit noisy as of late. I need to make an appointment to get that looked at if the oil is low which I fear it may be. Leaky tailshaft housing is another problem I've noticed. Hopefully it isn't ruined.