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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has noticed any discoloration on the top of the front bumper where the hood and bumper meet? I have noticed some yellowish discoloration. I am assuming it's from the rubber seal around the hood where it lays on the bumper. It is only visible if you raise the hood but IMO it should not be happening.
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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I definately have that discoloration you are talking about...looks nasty. I have assumed that i could rub it out with some compound since it isn't visible with the hood open. Havn't tried yet though. Just looked at it tonight when I cleaned my car. I'll try rubbing it out tomorrow.
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:51 PM
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no discoloration here, however I've only had the car 3 months..
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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yea I starting to get that. I also noticed if yo look real close. little brown spots, there tiny, but there. And my gas door doenst match either. Nissan Paint sucks ***. And the front bumper chips WAY to easy.
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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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I love PPW, but that's the thing with white, it never matches. Get a front lip or wing, it never comes out right even if you use Nissan.
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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I've had my PPW Roadster about two months & noticed yellowing near the sill plates on the plastic when you open the doors. It doesn't come out. I went over the entire body (external)with Maguire's three stage (cleaner, polish, and wax) and followed it up with Crystal Guard & have had no problems on those areas.

The combination of the Maguires & the Crystal Guard seems to have really brought out the metal flake, looks great in the sun.
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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So did the yellow stains come out?

Chas...so you really think CG is worth it? Did you apply it yourself or have it done professionaly?

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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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unfortunately the yellow stains didn't come out. Luckily they're in a place that can't be seen, unless you're really looking for them.

The CG really enhanced the Maguires stage 2&3. When I used it by itself, I didn't see a whole lot of improvement. I just applied it myself. If you get it, definitely follw the directions exactly!...I screwed up on one application of it & it streaked the paint pretty bad! If that happens, just rinse the car & use a clean chamois to dry it.
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