Project: Mcnab's GTS-T TypeM (Detailing Thread)

**mcnab** · 10-10-2006, 05:59 PM

1991 Nissan Skyline GTS-T TypeM

Table Of Contents:
Page 1 (Post 1) - Mod List (Updated as Project Goes)
Page 1 (Post 2) - Interior Restoration
Page 1 (Post 3) - Engine Bay Detailing
Page 1 (Post 4) - Exterior Paint Restoration
Page 1 (Post 13) - Exterior Polishing/Waxing AGAIN (I do this a lot)
Page 1 (Post 14) - Interior LED Guagecluster Conversion
Page 2 (Post 1) - Caliper Reconditioning
Page 2 (Post 4) - New Leather Shift Boots (Before/After)
Page 2 (Post 9) - New GT-R Style Front Bumper (different style) *NEW*

Mods - Interior:
Nardi Torini "Classic" Steering Wheel
Kenwood 7021Mpi DoubleDin Deck
HKS Boost Guage
Nismo Leather Shift Knob
Italian Leather Shift Boot / Handbrake Boot
LED Guage Cluster Conversion
Razo Race Pedals
HKS Type0 Turbo Timer

Mods - Exterior:
TEC GT-R Front Bumper
GT-R Wheels
Factory TypeM AeroKit

Mods - Engine
Blitz Intake
3.25" Kakimoto Exhaust

Mods - Suspension / Drivetrain
Tanabe Springs
Tanabe Shocks
Tomei 2-Way LSD

As many of you have noticed, Im big into detailing. My Project thread will basically be a continuation of my detailing thread. The first couple posts were simply cleaning the car up.

Future Mods:
GT-R Spoiler
GT-R Seats/Racing Seats
Coilovers (As apposed to just the springs/strut setup im on now)

**mcnab** · 10-10-2006, 06:35 PM

The 1st Part of my project consisted of reviving the interior.

For Steaming Interior Carpets / Upholstery
Bissell Little Green Cleaning Machine (Non-Heated / Turbo version)
Shark High Temperature Professional Steamer (w/ Upholsterly Attachment)
Diluted Oxyclean
Generic Bissell Upholstery Cleaner
Elbow Grease

Interior Cleaning / Dressing
Heavily Diluted Oxyclean
MrClean Magic Eraser(s)
Misc Interior Brushes for Vents
Stoners Invisible Glass w/ Newspaper for Interior Glass.
Optimum Interior Protectant

Basically I started by removing the ENTIRE interior. With the interior out I could get into the tougher spots easily and work on removing the smoke smell. I started by completely steaming and extracting the headliner. Being that smoke rises, the headliner was pretty gross. After I was done with it, however, it looked pretty damn clean and smelt pretty good!

INTERIOR REMOVED

INTERIOR REMOVED

FLOOR MATS

IN PROGRESS

DONE

INTERIOR DRESSED AND BACK TOGETHER

**mcnab** · 10-10-2006, 06:38 PM

Engine Bay Detailing

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Tools used were:

Shark Hi-Temp Steamer
Castrol Superclean
Generic Hi-Strength Degreaser
Brushes
Lots of Rags
Pressure Washer
Hoses / Plastics Dressed with Aerospace 303

**mcnab** · 10-10-2006, 06:49 PM

The marring and swirling were bad enough that I basically had to start with a compound (heavy cut polish) and work my way up...Here are some before / afters pics.

BEFORES

AFTERS

I've since topped it with several LSP's from Menzerna FMJ, to Natty's Blue. It's hard keeping this Black daily driver clean tho!!