how to keep older cars look and feel like new

[poorprince]

how do you keep older cars look and drive like new? lets say for older cars more or less 10+ years old. my ride is a civic SiR ek 99. orig paint, no racing, daily driver, 94k mileage. im working to keep it in prestine condition.

i always park in the shade. replaced timing belt, new starter, rear shocks (kyb), are among the major repairs ive done if i can remember. i dont use air fresheners since it spoils or makes my ac system dirty daw.

any more tips to make our older cars fresh? thanks!

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[renzo_d10]

Look and drive like new?

Remove tint. Restore all stock parts... everything.

Kung naka-seatcover paglabas ng CASA. Ibalik ang seatcover. Kung naka-aftermarket SW, ibalik.

Exterior detail para bumalik kintab. Restore stock height kung lowered. Restore muffler kung naka-aftermarket. Lahat ng binago sa engine bay, ibalik sa dati.

Tune tune tune the car para wala problema. Pero still keeping everything stock.

Restore all decals and stickers. Kung may sticker yun dealer na pinagbilhan, hingi ka...

Check this one...







c/o Tricked Out Autoworx

[basti08]

Look and drive like new?

Remove tint. Restore all stock parts... everything.

Kung naka-seatcover paglabas ng CASA. Ibalik ang seatcover. Kung naka-aftermarket SW, ibalik.

Exterior detail para bumalik kintab. Restore stock height kung lowered. Restore muffler kung naka-aftermarket. Lahat ng binago sa engine bay, ibalik sa dati.

Tune tune tune the car para wala problema. Pero still keeping everything stock.

Restore all decals and stickers. Kung may sticker yun dealer na pinagbilhan, hingi ka...

Check this one...







c/o Tricked Out Autoworx

Eto pangarap ko sa Sentra ko huhuhuhu!

Yun nga lang di kinaya ng wallet ko ang pag ka OC-OC na gusto ko huhuhuhuhu!!!!

[vinj]

Keep it clean, all OEM and all original looking.

Eto pangarap ko sa Sentra ko huhuhuhu!

Yun nga lang di kinaya ng wallet ko ang pag ka OC-OC na gusto ko huhuhuhuhu!!!!

Our Sentra B13 still had a chance on having the OEM paint intact and all (it just needed detailing)... until a 3!%^$*%# EDSA bus hit it at the rear quarter panel.

[jodski]

I would agree to most of what renzo_d10 stated except for removing the tint ...

Mahirap pag napatapat ka sa sobrang init ng panahon tapos hindi kinaya ng aircon mo mapalamig agad yung cabin ... even on tinted cars kapag mag test ka na iwanan mo ng thermometer sa loob tapos naka pag park ka ng tanghaling tapat na walang shade, wala pang 15 minutes aabot na ng lampas 40 degrees temp sa loob... not unless gusto mo mag mobile sauna

[renzo_d10]

^ Clear tint it is, then..

[vinj]

Look and drive like new?

Remove tint. Restore all stock parts... everything.

Kung naka-seatcover paglabas ng CASA. Ibalik ang seatcover. Kung naka-aftermarket SW, ibalik.

Exterior detail para bumalik kintab. Restore stock height kung lowered. Restore muffler kung naka-aftermarket. Lahat ng binago sa engine bay, ibalik sa dati.

Tune tune tune the car para wala problema. Pero still keeping everything stock.

Restore all decals and stickers. Kung may sticker yun dealer na pinagbilhan, hingi ka...

Check this one...







c/o Tricked Out Autoworx

Some comments on the said car:
1. Walang chrome lining dapat sa bumper yung XL 5-Speed (thus, pang GL model yung bumper na nakakabit)
2. Missing yung hose extension sa air intake.
3. May fade yung markings sa fuse/relay box.

Just nitpicking. LOL

[basti08]

Some comments on the said car:
1. Walang chrome lining dapat sa bumper yung XL 5-Speed (thus, pang GL model yung bumper na nakakabit)
2. Missing yung hose extension sa air intake.
3. May fade yung markings sa fuse/relay box.

Just nitpicking. LOL

Correct ang number 1.! haha

saka di glossy ang side mirror.

[poorprince]

thanks for the suggestions! this thread makes me miss my B13 that was one durable and nimble car.

i do agree with trying to make it look 100% stock, but probably semi-stock lang. it is my preference na mag semi-lowered look (1.5" drop).
the real difficulty i had through the years was looking for an original Enkei SiR set of rims. (bought it 2nd hand years ago, the owner didnt want to let go of these babies). right now, still could not find one

Im keeping the black tint for now, although tintless look is very nice, i need some security and privacy too... heheh ;)
im praying that my 14 year old compressor and other AC parts still work well...

planning to drain / replace the transmission and brake fluid by my next tune-up. Any tips to make the engine more sariwa? im nearing 100k mileage.. thanks

[jut703]

Look and drive like new?

Remove tint.

Totoo to. Ang linis ng kotse pag walang tint.

When I was in HK, I was wondering why the cars there looked so clean. It took some time to realize that it was because cars there rarely have tint. Yun nga lang, ang hirap nun dito. Sobrang init kasi. Kahit menyek tints on a white car hindi pa rin kasing linis tingnan ng no tint.

Makes me wonder if it's worth it having no tint for my next car.

[basti08]

Sa Sentra ko gusto ko talaga yung all stock, plus original decals intact, no tint plus white seat cover. Tipong parang 1st owned ng matandang couple na oto. Old rich hahaha!

[d'flash]

Sa Sentra ko gusto ko talaga yung all stock, plus original decals intact, no tint plus white seat cover. Tipong parang 1st owned ng matandang couple na oto. Old rich hahaha!

interior and engine bay pics sir

[basti08]

interior and engine bay pics sir

d'flash meron ako sa thread ko. Sold this car for merely 50k nung parating na van namin. No parking space. nagsisisi ako kasi buy and sell nakabili, pagkatapos ako barat-baratin nakita ko may nakapaskil na 'for sale' sa oto ko sa Mindanao Ave. It really broke my heart =(

Anyway, here are some pics







I miss my Sentra

[fitdrive]

how do you keep older cars look and drive like new? lets say for older cars more or less 10+ years old. my ride is a civic SiR ek 99. orig paint, no racing, daily driver, 94k mileage. im working to keep it in prestine condition.

i always park in the shade. replaced timing belt, new starter, rear shocks (kyb), are among the major repairs ive done if i can remember. i dont use air fresheners since it spoils or makes my ac system dirty daw.

any more tips to make our older cars fresh? thanks!

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if feel new, do this in 1-2 weeks ( i did this all)


complete PMS, change oil, oil filter, air filter, aircon filter, fuel filter, sparkplugs (if gasoline)
replace all fluids: coolant, brake, windshield, washer, power steering F, clutch, MTF (if MT), ATF (if AT), transfer case / rear differential fluid (if 4WD), front differential fluid
clean / grind brake pads, bleed brake fluid
wheel / camber / toe alignment (all four tires), replace all tires if necessary (may wear indicator naman tires)
replace all belts: P/S, alternator, compressor and even timing belt + water pump + tensioner + oil seals (if car is 100TK)
replace all bulbs: headlight, parklight, fog, maplight, domelight, gaugebulbs, dashbulbs (just use the orig specs, wag na LED na uso ngaun)
lubricate all joints, door hinges, power window mechanism (there is a specific lubricant for every application)
replace all stabilizer links / rubber bushings / tie rods if necessary
general aircon cleaning, replace filter dryer and freon
waterless engine detailing
underwash
selective undercoat spray ( say for example you changed your tie rod or stab links, spray with undercoat yun mga turnilyuhan)



I have an 01 car. many are advising na I should sell it coz it looks old coz of the paint. I didn't listen, i did all that, and it rides like new now. well it still looks old coz of the exterior, pero ok lang, if it gets me from point A to b na hindi karag-karag feel, i'm good hehe

i'm still waiting a friend of a friend to quote me for complete washover + detailing and rims repaint ;) pero no rush here. it rides good pa naman