new pics of the 1996 STS (56k warning)

[fpmesiIII]

just finished washing, clay baring, and waxing a couple days ago. i highly recommend a good clay baring. it does wonders. the paint feels like silk. not bad for an 11 year old car with a 153k on it.

















pics were taken with a Canon A60 2 mega pixel camera.

[goldwing1989]

I bought mother's clay Bar back in the winter but have not got around to trying it. Never have used it before are there any tips you would pass along. When i wax the car I do all the top surface (roof, trunk and hood) all at once then due lower (bumpers and doors) all at once, not panel one at a time.
Mike

[fpmesiIII]

I purchased the Mother's Clay Bar Kit. I thought it worked well. It was my first time clay baring and waxing.

as for tips, I would say make sure your car is in complete shade when doing the clay bar. the showtime detail spray that you need to apply on the body of the vehicle drys really quick in direct sunlight. When waxing I actually preferred the direct sunlight because it helped the wax dry sooner. which caused being able to wipe off the wax sooner.

the directions that come in kit are pretty self explanatory.

[rfishing]

She is a beauty. Nice job on cleaning her up.

[Cadillacboy]

Nice car , good job
I think you may wanna change your rims to factory shiny ,polished ones .Otherwise have them polished if possible 'cos those rims very well looking .It would make big difference

[TSS]

VERY nice job. Looks great not only for an 11 year old car, but for any car. However, are you opposed to tire shine?

ALSO, check out the ads. There is a set of 17 inch 2006 STS rims with Michelins on them on there pretty reasonably priced. If they fit, it would really dress your car up even more. I was considering them for my wife's 2001 SLS, but I JUST bought new michelins about a week ago for her 16 inch rims.

[fpmesiIII]

Originally Posted by TSS

VERY nice job. Looks great not only for an 11 year old car, but for any car. However, are you opposed to tire shine?

ALSO, check out the ads. There is a set of 17 inch 2006 STS rims with Michelins on them on there pretty reasonably priced. If they fit, it would really dress your car up even more. I was considering them for my wife's 2001 SLS, but I JUST bought new michelins about a week ago for her 16 inch rims.

thanks guys, I have always thought that the tire shine stuff lessens the life of the tire. I am probably wrong but thats why I didnt put it on. I do have access to the stuff because my father puts it on his car. If I am wrong let me know and I'll start dressing the tires.

The wheels are from a 2000 something Deville, he swapped the STS wheels and put them on his Deville. The owner said they are called brushed aluminum. I will definitely keep my eye out for the chrome STS wheels. What price is a good deal for all four in good condition?

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

God I love the 92-97 STS!

[Gearheaad43]

Nice pics... but ummmm those wheels?... They aren't standard STS flair?

[TSS]

Tire shine will not harm your tires. Go for it! I have used it for nearly two decades with zero problems. There are tons of types out there.

[submariner409]

Nice job. I second (fifth ?) the wheel swap. I've had good luck with detail products from autogeek.net in Palm Beach, FL. Bewildering array of everything from carnauba to microfiber to chemicals.....and a fairly good CD on detailing.