Painting The Xterra Plastics Part 2

This video demonstrates how to paint the side trim and rear bumper fascias of the Xterra. Thanks for watching!
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[@jeffflowers729]

Nice job. I like the gray color. I did all my plastic also. Including door handles and mirrors. Didn't realize it was pretty easy to remove that rear quarter plastic so I taped mine off to do it. I also didn't use spray paint. I used Rustoleum truck bed spray. Stays pure black with no fade (two summers in), has some texture, and if you ever scuff it, you have virtually no prep work. Knock the edges down with sandpaper and spray over the scuff. The texture hides any imperfections.

[@martywood9299]

I painted mine as well. world of difference!

[@Rythecarguy]

Nice right?!?

[@rjgiddings]

I like that you left the mud flaps off - I removed mine a while ago and sold them on eBay. The Xterra now looks a bit taller because of it.

[@Fedgery007]

I just used a heat gun on my 2002 xTerra plastic and it worked wonderfully!

[@BB-bp6vn]

What’s the heat gun for

[@HalJalikakik]

I opted to use a trim restorer rather than paint. No masking, no trim removal and seemed to help refresh the trim pretty well. For some items I used Turtle Wax Graphene Black which has a dye in it so I guess that's kind of similar to painting. The rear hatch deck along with the roof top plastics got this whereas I used Turtle Wax trim restorer without a dye for the bumpers and door trims. I know I sound like a turtle wax commercial... they were inexpensive, well rates, easily available and seemed to do a nice job. It did take a couple coats with both products and the graphene can be messy so you need a wet rag handy to wipe up any errant drips. A;; in all I like the results a lot.

[@jakeryan3510]

Awesome color scheme

[@Rythecarguy]

👍🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

[@samuelyi9189]

Since my Xterra is black. Im painting my bumpers black except for the steel in the rear with Rustoleum Black Trim and Bumper paint.

[@dm1273]

Cool 😎

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks!

[@mercury64]

Nice video. Mine are pretty gray too so was wondering how to fix it.

[@subject8123]

thx for the videos, i just bought an xterra with a some pretty ugly bumpers.

[@cryptonymus]

Great channel!

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks man!! Subscribe to keep up to date!

[@allsaints271]

What name brand paint did you use?

[@thestreets2954]

I'm new to owning a car, its family used so I will be using some of your ideas to make my own just like new #repair! btw, stay handsome

[@snafujag100]

Nice vid! Dump the splash guards...👌

[@aleenakinder2490]

So... did you not use a bonder/epoxy etc? You just only used the spray paint for trim? I had mine done at a body shop (wasted money) bc they didn't do it right and it didn't last even a month is why I'm asking. I was going to redo mine myself.

[@robmedhurst2853]

Hey man, any recommendations for what kind of paint is the best to use? I’m in CT so heat, cold etc plays a big factor. Also does washing the the car flake or take the paint off? Thanks!

[@carolineross7244]

Hello fellow CT XTERRA owner

[@robertmedhurst3005]

@@carolineross7244 Hello there!

[@70DMac]

Do you know if these bumper covers are painted flat black from the factory or are they bare plastic? I bought an aftermarket bumper cover for my 2011. Says it comes primed already. Wondering if it needs a coat of plastic paint or can go on the truck out of the box. I didn't recieve it yet. Should be this week.

[@Tony-uo4ml]

Its completely unnecessary to remove the rear panels just tape them up, sand, clean and paint. Mine look great and I painted the entire bumper in place including the side panels.

[@BX0207]

New Wipe on plastics..its unreal..i was about to paint my xterra faded rear bumper plastics etc..New Wipe saved the headache..and it lasts all year...I dont know why no one has mentioned that product..

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Use Tape and Drape next time, much faster. It's plastic with built in tape. I use it all the time

[@Rythecarguy]

I didn’t know that existed! I will definitely use that. Thanks!

[@kschantz]

Do they have it at Wal-Mart?

[@dr4062]

Great 👍

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks for the visit

[@ClarkS963]

Hey Ry. Have a request for a video. The traction control button (by the 4x4 switch) in my 2011 X has gotten pushed into the console and I can't get it out. Tricks or steps for removing the plastics and getting it out? Thanks!!

[@jmedi5589]

Check out his stereo installation video. You’ll be able to get to it that way.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

I didn't have time to watch it all. Did you paint the gray painted area between the two back bumpers in the middle?

[@Rythecarguy]

Sorry, I don't do spoilers.

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

@@Rythecarguy I didn't have time to watch it all how does the spray can work?

[@enriquebauza749]

Hey buddy what audio mike do you use sounds great

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you! I use a Saramonic Blink 500.

[@glasswinder]

I need to replace the rubber around the inside of the passenger door. It's come loose

[@martywood9299]

I painted mine body color however

[@Rythecarguy]

Oh that sounds cool.

[@carolineross7244]

I can’t get my back bumper pieces back on do you have any tips?

[@BX0207]

New Wipe ...its unreal..i dud my xterra bumpers..this thing is remarkable and lasts all year..it stinks but man ..its not just a dressing..it actually causes a chemical reaction to bring the plastic back to new...Im never going back to Stoner Trim Guard, or back to black stuff.. New Wipe...you will not regret it.

[@PhillipD]

How long did the paint last before needing a touch up reapplication? Great video. Thank you!

[@Rythecarguy]

A would say about a year after is when I should have touched it up.

[@UnpaidInternn]

@@Rythecarguy So it isn't a permanent fix? Man, i'd hate to have to spray it every year.

[@Zergrush66]

@@UnpaidInternn use SEM products . Check out bumper coater by sem and scuff and clean. Permanent Flexible coating on a spray can. Used it on a number of vehicles in the past . Never had to touch them up . However where I am from we don’t get a huge amount of sun so less fade

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

​@@Zergrush66 can you apply that to Painted surfaces like the painted portion on the bumper in the back on the middle of the Xterra?

[@creativeaccents5752]

What paint brand do you suggest for painting these bumpers?

[@Rythecarguy]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHeakImhhpl-bKc I painted again two years ago and the paint it like the day I put it on. It's still perfect.

[@jsosa1957]

hopeing you can help me out my VDC and slip light wont go off on my 2008 Nissan Xterra it happen after I unplug the wires in the dash but put them and check all its in the right way maybe you no what should try thx for help

[@Hilary-ys1gk]

Jose Sosa Unplug the battery , the system should restart once u reinstall

[@turnonandoff]

After you disconnect the battery you will have to reset it. Go to an empty parking lot or vacant straight street. Stop and turn your car off with 100ft straight shot in front of you. Turn it back on and drive straight without turning the wheel. It should stop coming on.

[@Itsmerup]

What grit sandpaper and paint did you use?

[@Rythecarguy]

300 then 500

[@blcdad]

How is the paint job holding up?

[@Rythecarguy]

It was ok. I didn’t like the colors so I ended up painting it again.

[@UnpaidInternn]

@@Rythecarguy What colors did you end up using when you repainted? Also, just a note, you should post all the products you use in the description so we can purchase with your link and hopefully you can make a few $$$ off your amazon affiliate. Just a thought, i'd gladly support you that way.

[@jathings5885]

Would plasti dip work on the plastic

[@Rythecarguy]

Yup!

[@CubanPetesLakewood]

I used plasti dip and it peeled off. Ended up just painting instead.

[@jblexnaka4176]

Hey sent you a message on IG about my Nizzan Xterra, but you are yet to reply

[@chris74ify]

You did not show the results??????🤔😥

[@Rythecarguy]

I did, I promise! 7:52

[@chris74ify]

@@Rythecarguy yep! See it! Nice!!