I’m buying my first vehicle before September. I’m 20 heading into my 3rd year of University.
I like the price and quality of a 1999-2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
If I buy one, what are some efficient ways to make the car look really fresh? By efficient I mean things low in cost that make a moderate or even huge visual difference.
I can probably only afford a 1999 as the price gets up there nearing 2002.
It’ll be a beater until I finish University.
Car wash and wax. If the paint is faded sometimes a good cut-polish will bring it back (red and white are the worst colours for oxidizing).
Polish up the rims using an appropriate polish and use a wet tire spray to make the tires look black and glossy.
If you aren’t planning on keeping the vehicle for long, use armor all for the interior. It will crack the plastic over time, but looks really good to start with.
Most of these things are labour intensive, but relatively cheap and will go a long way to making the vehicle stand out. Even new cars look like crap if they aren’t clean or washed.
Another thing that looks good is putting fresh stock lenses on the lights. I bought some for my car cause the old ones were cracked and cloudy. It made a world of difference for only a couple hundred bucks. Don’t go aftermarket (Altezza, etc) because it will draw attention to how old/crappy the rest of the vehicle looks.
Car wash and wax. If the paint is faded sometimes a good cut-polish will bring it back (red and white are the worst colours for oxidizing).
Polish up the rims using an appropriate polish and use a wet tire spray to make the tires look black and glossy.
If you aren’t planning on keeping the vehicle for long, use armor all for the interior. It will crack the plastic over time, but looks really good to start with.
Most of these things are labour intensive, but relatively cheap and will go a long way to making the vehicle stand out. Even new cars look like crap if they aren’t clean or washed.
Another thing that looks good is putting fresh stock lenses on the lights. I bought some for my car cause the old ones were cracked and cloudy. It made a world of difference for only a couple hundred bucks. Don’t go aftermarket (Altezza, etc) because it will draw attention to how old/crappy the rest of the vehicle looks.
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Give your car a car wash, using a microfiber wash mitt, and a good car soap. I like Mother’s "california gold car wash". You’d be surprised how much better the paint will look after washing and detailing it by hand.
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New car mats or carpeting help freshen the look and smell. I just got new carpet and got a lot of info at http://www.truck-and-car-floor-mats.com
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