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My son-in-law picked up a 1990 Nissan 300ZX and while he does the mechanical side, I'll be taking care of the exterior and interior. Before anyone asks, I already told him that it is the wrong color, but with the deal he got on it, I can't blame him for the minor defect. Overall, the car is in pretty good condition, although it does need a new engine which the son-in-law already has and will be ready to drop in soon. The interior is in good shape and just needs a thorough cleaning and rehab on the leather. Surprisingly the leather is not cracked, but is dry so I expect it to take multiple coats of Adam's Leather Conditioner. The dash is also in good shape which should come back to life nicely with Leather Conditioner. Everything else on the inside just needs a good cleaning. The exterior is also in good shape, it has been garage kept or covered which really helped, but I'm not sure when or if it ever saw a real wash and correction. I know my way around Red vehicles and can do fine on Black and Blue and a few other other colored vehicles, but this will be my first White car - Ever. I know I've lead a privileged life with limited exposure to non-red vehicles, but I'm not too old to learn something new or try something different. However, I am going to be looking for some guidance and Chris I'm talking to you and anyone else that can provide input on a white vehicle. My gut tells me to get it corrected and then go over it with Ceramic Paste Wax and she'll look fantastic, but I need input from others. Any gotcha's or things to look for on a white vehicle when doing a decontamination and correction would be appreciated. As for the wheels, I really think they need to be coated. We are pretty sure they are not original, although we have found lots of 5 spoke wheels for the 1990 and 1991 300ZX that look similar. The are in great shape, no pitting or marks so it is a matter or cleaning and coating. As always, I appreciate and welcome the feedback and recommendations from the Adam's Forum members.

Joist hanger

I'm sure he was impressed and so am I. Great job on the car.

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I put Ceramic Boost over Ceramic Paste Wax and it lasts between 4 and 8 weeks according to the weather. I don't know the longevity of the Ceramic Paste Wax yet, since it has only been on for 4 months and still looks great. I'm thinking it will be in the 6+ month range with using the CB monthly on it. If you really want it to pop for a weekend, you can apply Brilliant Glaze over the Ceramic Wax or Ceramic Boost. I have also used CB over Paint Sealant and it worked fine, but did not give the depth and shine like I'm able to get with Ceramic Wax. For the lawn mowers, I use CB 1.0 without anything under it on both the exterior shells and under the mowing deck. I tried this with CB 1.0 and found it help keep them cleaner and the moist grass would not stick as much. The CB 1.0 lasts about 1/2 a season, which is ~4 months in South Carolina. I'll start using CB 2.0 on the mowers when the last 1/4 bottle of CB1.0 is gone.

I have not ordered the new line of ceramic products in part due to the experience with the smaller bottles and sprayers on other products, such as glass boost. I'm hoping that before I need to reorder Ceramic Boost that it it will be normal sized bottles. If nothing else, I'll get the gallon of Boost and refill my current bottle. The one good thing is that the Ceramic Paste wax did not change and it is absolutely amazing.

Role model

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure it can be a challenge figuring out what you need to do with your vehicles given that it has snowed every month of the year except July and August in North Dakota. I know from living in Alaska and Upstate NY how much of a hassle it can trying to keep a vehicle in the snow and cold. I'm thinking that the Laramie might be a good candidate for the ceramic line with your long winters. You'll find a lot of helpful information and many helpful people. Also, don't forget to share pictures of your ride.

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Stop complaining

Nice job and glad to see it back in pristine shape.

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I'm with @Rich on the Ceramic Paste Wax. I did the Mustang on January 19th and it sits outside 24/7 and still looks fantastic. It has been washed and gone over with boost once on April 6th and it is crazy how well the Ceramic Paste Wax has held up. Shortly thereafter, I did my daughters fiesta and it even made that car look good. Next up will be a redo of my truck since it needs full strip, decontamination and made to shine. I am very impressed with the Ceramic Paste Wax and as long as you remember that a little bit goes a long way, it is easy to work with. I have not worked with the liquid ceramic wax yet, but given how well the paste works and I have enough to do many vehicles, it will be a while before I consider getting it.

I agree with everything that @falcaineer said, although I would recommend you look at making the transition to the ceramic line of products since they seem to hold up better in the sun and humidity. I maintain multiple vehicles in South Carolina and 2 vehicles, plus 2 golf carts in Florida and know the results of the sun, humidity and torrential rains. Not know what you have in stock and what you are planning on purchasing, you have some options for the south east that may make the maintenance and care of the vehicle a bit easier. Even using Ceramic Boost 2.0 over PS works well, long term I'd recommend going all ceramic based. If you have not purchased the HGG yet, just go with Ceramic Boost instead. If you already have the other products, then use them up and plan the transition after you've depleted your current stock. I have started using Ceramic Wax on some of my vehicles, which are still non-coated, and the vehicles look great. About once a month they get touched up with CB 2.0 after a 2 bucket wash. Just don't mix HGG and CB, pick one and stick with it and then make sure you do a full decontamination when you make the switch.

Measurement model

The Ceramic Paste Wax is also amazing and one can goes a long way. Post some pictures of the vehicles you've completed.

Time warp

I suggest you consider the Spray Wax instead of Buttery Wax to make it easier. The Spray Wax is extremely easy to use, looks great and as the product details state: Safe on paint, glass, chrome, fiberglass, plastic, aluminum, vinyl, etc. Anti-static and anti-streak formulation safely removes fingerprints and water spots, while protecting your finish! Extends life of current protection, or stand-alone paint protection. Use on wet or dry painted surfaces, in full-sun or shade! I do believe all of those conditions may apply for a boat. I've used in on vehicles of different types and and ages and am really happy with the product. Using the Spray Wax after Waterless Wash allowed me to get a vehicle looking good quickly with little effort.

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I got back from a business trip to the big city of Lebanon, VA, which is just about in the middle or nowhere. However, I did receive several compliments about my truck and how well it shined. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lebanon,+VA+24266/@36.8970353,-82.2181572,77118m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x88500504f0fa0f53:0xec8a9d31faea132!8m2!3d36.900942!4d-82.0801309

Hi @mantis, a ceramic coated vehicle does not mean it is maintenance free. You still need to wash them to get the road grime off, pollen, dust and other stuff from the door jams and the brake dust still sticks to the rims. A coated vehicle will still need to be loved, as @Nickfire20 stated, on a regular basis whether it is a two bucket wash or a ceramic waterless wash. As for the waxing part, you can use ceramic spray wax or ceramic paste wax, which has become my favorite that I use on non-coated vehicles. About once a month the ceramic waxed vehicles get a fresh coat of ceramic boost. Then hit the vehicle with ceramic wax with a topping of brilliant glaze and it will really pop for that special weekend or show. I'm slowly making my transition to the new ceramic line, although it will take a while before all the vehicles are transitioned - probably years - and I may not even do the daily drivers until they are replaced. When the wife's car gets replaced, that will be going to a professional to have a professional coating put on it. The wife's vehicle is the one we use for trips, it is garage kept and it always spotless and we usually keep her vehicles for 7-10 years. When it comes to the classics, they may not end up with anything more than ceramic wax on them, I'm undecided at this point. I consider anything over 20 years old to be on the classic side with the oldest right now being 1972 Datsun 240Z. My recommendation is to keep reading and pick what is best suited for your situation, vehicles, financials and outcome desire. The one thing I have learned in my many years of doing vehicles is that each situation is different, including having different vehicles you own maintained in different ways.

Welcome Craig. While I have not made the switch to Ceramic coating yet, I can tell you that the Cajun-Red can be made to shine and have incredible depth. My Cajun-Red Chevy Colorado receives a lot compliments. Don't forget to post before and after pictures.

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