Post of all Rims and Tires out there!

[vt_maverick]

Really like those Nismo rims, but is there any way to take the Nismo logo off of them? If Nissan Motorsports = Nismo, what does Isuzu Motorsports = ? Maybe Isuzumo?

PS: On many Nissan/Toyota forums you'll also see this:

Nissan Motorsports = Nismo, Honda Motorsports = ?

[mi2001vx]

Really like those Nismo rims, but is there any way to take the Nismo logo off of them?

The NISMO lettering is just stickers, so they'll be coming off before too long. At the price I got them for, it could say PISSMO for all I care.

[Y33TREKker]

Man, I can't believe how many combos there are out there. Cool to see them all in one place.

And why can't my VX's paint job look like this:





Bart

ya thats one hell of a wax job.....lol....

Wax on - wax off, gasmask san...

Yours can't look like that cuz you...OFF-ROAD!

I'm with Bart; how come my VX doesn't get that clean. I saw that picture and it looks like the paint is liquid. Nice job!!

Actually, it's not the waxing, it's the effort put into polishing before the wax. You have to get the clearcoat layer smooth first, or no amount of wax is going to make much difference.

Wheels - 20" x 8.5" Boss Motorsports 305's
Tires - Yokohama Geolander 275/45-20
Stock ride height

[nfpgasmask]

Are you doing it yourself? I'd like to know the secret. My paintjob needs help, BAD.

Bart

[SouthJ1]

Really like those Nismo rims, but is there any way to take the Nismo logo off of them? If Nissan Motorsports = Nismo, what does Isuzu Motorsports = ? Maybe Isuzumo?

PS: On many Nissan/Toyota forums you'll also see this:

Nissan Motorsports = Nismo, Honda Motorsports = ?

ISUMO its just so perfect.. lol

[Lizardmen3477]

Ya holy crap that is Extremely Shiny/Glossy. Do tell your secret and what you use!!

[Y33TREKker]

3M Clearcoat Polish on a sponge buffing pad with a simple low-speed orbital buffer is all I've ever used, and yes, I did it myself.

I don't know if it's all that different from the polish you can buy at a place like Autozone, Pepboys, etc, but I was directed to a local automotive paint supplier by an autobody guy at a Ford dealership years back, and it's what I've used on my vehicles ever since.

That was years ago though, and hopefully formulations have improved even more, but it's clearcoat polish, not glaze, wax, buffing compound, etc.

It's the only thing I've ever used that results in a continuous "wet paint" look...that isn't from the drool.

[Mile High VX]

3M Clearcoat Polish on a sponge buffing pad with a simple low-speed orbital buffer is all I've ever used, and yes, I did it myself.

I don't know if it's all that different from the polish you can buy at a place like Autozone, Pepboys, etc, but I was directed to a local automotive paint supplier by an autobody guy at a Ford dealership years back, and it's what I've used on my vehicles ever since.

That was years ago though, and hopefully formulations have improved even more, but it's clearcoat polish, not glaze, wax, buffing compound, etc.

It's the only thing I've ever used that results in a continuous "wet paint" look...that isn't from the drool.

I can't find a 3M product on-line that matches the description...got a picture of the container or a item number...

[Dmitrikr]

here is mine on american racing Outlaw II # are626883 16*8
tires Yokohama Geolandar AT/s 255/75R16 no trimming, stock

[Lizardmen3477]

I can't find a 3M product on-line that matches the description...got a picture of the container or a item number...

x2 Couldnt find anything.. I think he is trying to hide it from us!!

[Y33TREKker]

I can't find a 3M product on-line that matches the description...got a picture of the container or a item number...

This is how the bottle is labeled.

3M Liquid Polish - Clearcoat Safe
Part# - 051131-05993
1 U.S. quart

I should say though that this bottle was purchased quite a few years ago, so it's possible this exact product/formulation may no longer be available. If not, I suppose a paint supplier may be able to cross reference the number to something similar that is currently available.

As far as washing beforehand, I've heard the same thing about using liquid dish soap, and think I may have even used it in the past, but I've used a few different car wash products over the years, so I don't know that anything specific is really necessary as long as the surface is clean of anything that might act as an abrasive. And if old wax is more thoroughly removed before polishing, less polish would probably be necessary too.

As far as polishers go, it would depend on which vehicles you plan to use it on. I used to use a 9 or 10 inch Craftsman low-speed orbital because my other vehicle has body panels with larger surface areas, but I picked up a cheap 6 inch low-speed orbital that worked better on the VX because the only "larger" body panel areas were the roof, the doors, and sections of the rear quarters. Neither polisher was anything special either. The 10 inch Craftsman probably cost about $40, and the six inch was around $25. Whichever one you choose though, just make sure that foam pads are available in that size, because I've also tried, cotton, terry cloth, and microfiber pads, and foam always yielded the best results in my opinion.

While this isn't the exact one I got last time (the Titan 6"), it was something similar, and like I said, nothing really special.

Autozone buffer

Waxes? I've used Mequires, Blitz, and even tried the Turtle Wax Ice stuff for awhile. The only thing I've learned is that it's always the polishing process that's made the most difference, and paste wax seems to last a little longer than the liquid stuff. Aside from that, it's just personal preference IMO.

[vt_maverick]

3M Clearcoat Polish on a sponge buffing pad with a simple low-speed orbital buffer is all I've ever used, and yes, I did it myself.

I don't know if it's all that different from the polish you can buy at a place like Autozone, Pepboys, etc, but I was directed to a local automotive paint supplier by an autobody guy at a Ford dealership years back, and it's what I've used on my vehicles ever since.

That was years ago though, and hopefully formulations have improved even more, but it's clearcoat polish, not glaze, wax, buffing compound, etc.

It's the only thing I've ever used that results in a continuous "wet paint" look...that isn't from the drool.

So no wax after the polish then? Just polish and go?

[Y33TREKker]

So no wax after the polish then? Just polish and go?

Oh sure, wax is the final step, it just seemed like everyone was assuming that wax was the ONLY step.

I also use one of the clay bar kits on occasion to remove surface contaminants, but that's so the finish will "feel" smooth. In my opinion though, it's the polish that makes it "look" smooth.

[nfpgasmask]

3M Clearcoat Polish on a sponge buffing pad with a simple low-speed orbital buffer is all I've ever used, and yes, I did it myself.

Can you tell me what kind of buffer to get?

but I was directed to a local automotive paint supplier by an autobody guy at a Ford dealership years back, and it's what I've used on my vehicles ever since.

I'll check my local auto paint shop. I'm sure they sell something that would work the same.

Any more specific details on your products and process would be excellent. Do you wash the VX first with like dish soap? I've heard doing that will cut grease and old wax better than regular auto soap.

Sorry for this thread jack.

Bart

[mrtew]

Cool! Your Vehicross is on a Postage Stamp!!! What an honor!