Hello from sunny Florida! 2008 Dodge Nitro - Electric Blue Inside!

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Good morning - new member here.

Recently purchased a 2008 Dodge Nitro - Electric Blue in color, with the R/T package & fully loaded minus navigation. 25k miles, couldn't be happier!


I decided to share a few pictures with you guys, and I hope I didn't over-due it; I just couldn't decide which pictures to share, and which ones not to..


Without further-a-do..

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Tried to get a shot of the flake - a very "flake" heavy paint job when polished correctly.

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Another attempt at a flake shot - rear quarter panel :

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Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

I am trying to figure out what product(s) work best to bring out the flake the most. I've been reading some products diminish flake, while others enhance it.

Still have a LOT of reading and learning to do. Im the MAN :buffing:
 
Welcome! Nice car, love the color too.
 
:welcome: to Autogeek.

Finally another Dodge Nitro Owner. You will find that the Nitro will pop with most products. I have used the Meguairs Ultimate line of compound, polish and wax.

I have also used The Pinnacle XMT polish with the Liquid Souvern which produced excellent results. I have also used Poorboy's Pro Polish 2, Poor boys SSR 2.0, SSR 1 and Poorboy's EXP which produced excellent results.

I have also used Collinite 845 insulator wax after using Poorboy's Pro Polish 2 which produced a long lasting finish that was spectacular.

All have been used with a GG 6" DA and a Flex 3401. Both the DA polishers used 5.5" pads.

I have a 2011 Dodge Nitro in Deep Charcoal Grey.

Good luck with your ride and in making the finish perfect. Just so you know the paint on my ride is hard.

Ed

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RTfish said:
Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

I am trying to figure out what product(s) work best to bring out the flake the most. I've been reading some products diminish flake, while others enhance it.

Still have a LOT of reading and learning to do. Im the MAN :buffing:
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Congrats on the purchase! My 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 is Electric Blue, so naturally I have to say your Nitro looks awesome! Before making any suggestions on products we need to know an important factor, are you working by hand or machine?
 
Here's an old video under my old YouTube account showing Pinnacle Signature Series II

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grTwdxnv0r4]Pinnacle Signature Series II Beading - YouTube[/video]
 
rwright said:
Congrats on the purchase! My 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 is Electric Blue, so naturally I have to say your Nitro looks awesome! Before making any suggestions on products we need to know an important factor, are you working by hand or machine?
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Both - though I wouldn't consider polishing my paint by hand. I did apply some BF spray sealant by hand this weekend.

I have an old Meg's D/A polisher and some Edge 2000 pads. Considering purchasing a Flex D/A polisher if AG runs these sales around Christmas/New Years. :buffing:
 
RTfish said:
Both - though I wouldn't consider polishing my paint by hand. I did apply some BF spray sealant by hand this weekend.

I have an old Meg's D/A polisher and some Edge 2000 pads. Considering purchasing a Flex D/A polisher if AG runs these sales around Christmas/New Years. :buffing:
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That helps a lot. Just so you know, when you decide to polish your Nitro the paint is hard as a rock. You will receive lots of recommendations for products but to be honest your prep work is key. However, there are a few products that do appear to make flake really pop. Best of luck to you! :)
 
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