Re: I have a new Pathfinder..now questions on protecting it.

Aug 25, 2003 4 Replies


I just got a 2003 Pathfinder LE. Now beyond the normal check ups and


> maintenence. What do people recommend to help preserve their car. >
> Okay..one questioin.I got a real good deal so supposidly they didn't
> put they didn't put the paint protection that they normally do. Now I
> always thought that was done at the factory and it was a profit BS fee
> only. Is it? Is there anything else I can do to protect the shine and
> acid rain besides the normal wash and wax.
>
> What other things do people do to protect the inside and outside of > their car? >
> Bryan

The paint protection the dealers try to charge you for is nothing more than a (really expensive) wax job. Wax it yourself and you will be more protected than you would have been with theirs anyway.


I have a 2002 LE. All I have done to protect it is put a ban on eating and Starbucks frozen what-cha-call-ems in it. That stuff is like glue in the perforated leather seats.

Get a stone guard for the hood. Also, I sometimes use the lower half of the Nissan bra for long trips.

I have heard/read that manufacturers recommend you wait at least 3 months before waxing a new car... related to the paint curing completely... not sure if this is just a myth or a fact... I've never bought new - so I've never really had to look into it... just thought I'd let you know.

Nirav

And anything from Japan probably spent at least a month in transit.

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