40th anni car wash questions.

supersunshine · 11-22-2010, 01:09 PM

I know theres a car was/detail thread but i wanted to know specifically what us (40th owners) do. What products do you guys like to use? What soap, what towels, wax etc.. ?

thanks

I want a Z · 11-22-2010, 01:38 PM

why would it be any different then the non-40th versions?

chippy · 11-22-2010, 01:46 PM

Here's what I did and used.

First up was a gentle hose down with clean water to get the loose dirt off. (Sorry forgot to take a piccy before I'd started)

Next up was a good coat of snow foam.

I followed this up with another gentle rinse from the hose. I then gave her a washwith a lambswool pad, Meguirs Hyperwash and used two buckets. Then another gentle rinse.

Normally I'd dry the car off at this stage with some drying towels but left it this time whilst I gave the rims, wheel arches and door jams a good wash and rinse, although I did towel dry thse off.

Next up I gave the whole car a clay barring with Sonus Ultra Fine Clay and Sonus Glyde spray. Used up a whole bar (butter fingers dropped the first half bar half way through!)

Now the paint work was now lovely and super smooth.

Next up I gave the outside of the windows a clean, so that the glass cleaning spray didn't go all over the waxed car.

Next up I gave the whole car a going over with Sonus SFX3 Final Finish polish, applied with a Megs sponge disc (this is all by hand as I dont trust myself with a polishing machine!).

The next coat was a Sonus SFX4 Paint Sealant - left each panel for about 10 minutes to cure before wiping off with a microfibre cloth. I didn't want to leave it on much longer as it was a bit too sunny and warm.

To finish up I gave it a coat of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet. After 4 hours work (and lots of muttering from the neighbours about how long i'd been at it) I was left with her looking gorgeously shiny!

supersunshine · 11-22-2010, 01:52 PM

^ WOW..... I'm going to do exactly what you did lol. Looks amazing!

supersunshine · 11-22-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I want a Z

why would it be any different then the non-40th versions?

I dont know. I was just curious since there were threads for black cars or pearl whites.. why not platinum graphites? lol

igotcabada · 11-22-2010, 03:35 PM

Thats pretty

supersunshine · 11-22-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippy

Here's what I did and used.

First up was a gentle hose down with clean water to get the loose dirt off. (Sorry forgot to take a piccy before I'd started)

Next up was a good coat of snow foam.

I followed this up with another gentle rinse from the hose. I then gave her a washwith a lambswool pad, Meguirs Hyperwash and used two buckets. Then another gentle rinse.

Normally I'd dry the car off at this stage with some drying towels but left it this time whilst I gave the rims, wheel arches and door jams a good wash and rinse, although I did towel dry thse off.

Next up I gave the whole car a clay barring with Sonus Ultra Fine Clay and Sonus Glyde spray. Used up a whole bar (butter fingers dropped the first half bar half way through!)

Now the paint work was now lovely and super smooth.

Next up I gave the outside of the windows a clean, so that the glass cleaning spray didn't go all over the waxed car.

Next up I gave the whole car a going over with Sonus SFX3 Final Finish polish, applied with a Megs sponge disc (this is all by hand as I dont trust myself with a polishing machine!).

The next coat was a Sonus SFX4 Paint Sealant - left each panel for about 10 minutes to cure before wiping off with a microfibre cloth. I didn't want to leave it on much longer as it was a bit too sunny and warm.

To finish up I gave it a coat of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet. After 4 hours work (and lots of muttering from the neighbours about how long i'd been at it) I was left with her looking gorgeously shiny!

Can I find the products mentioned above at my local stores? walmart,target,autozone?

3.7Z · 11-26-2010, 12:14 PM

snow foam? hm.... is that better than soap? where can i get?

Xan · 11-26-2010, 12:25 PM

I would just wash the car again after claying it, to make sure you wash of anything the clay got out of the paint, but didn't stick in the clay.

Chris`I · 11-26-2010, 03:58 PM

For ultimate shine, I have found Dodo Juice products are great. I believe they now have distrobutors State side. Dodo Supernatural Wax topped up with Red Mist (leave 24hrs between the two otherwise the red mist will strip wax) looks awesome.

Dont have any "just washed" pics, heres the shiniest one I have

LMBmikeZ · 11-27-2010, 09:05 PM

looking good!

just wash and take care of your Z like you want it to last forever and it will go miles in return for you! you don't need to do anything that's really extra special just make sure it gets a good polish and wax (clay bar once a year at least) and you will always have nice looking paint as long as you wash, polish and wax regularly!

Enjoy the Z's, they are looking good!

pzero_7 · 12-18-2010, 11:19 AM

I just got all my detailing products yesterday. will post up before and after pics. kinda cold outside lately. waiting for it to warm up a little. great job on your car!!

Xan · 12-18-2010, 11:51 AM

If you have a garage, pick up some ONR, this way you can wash the car inside.

Waiz · 12-18-2010, 01:28 PM

Soap - Pep Boys car wash soap

Sponge - Soft shammy for paint, light sponge for the undercarriage/fender wells

Drying method - The Absorber, then quick lap around the block to loosen any water then once again with the Absorber

Mothers Claybar with Mothers Quick Detailer if there are any stubborn stains

LMBmikeZ · 12-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Soap - Pep Boys car wash soap

Sponge - Soft shammy for paint, light sponge for the undercarriage/fender wells

Drying method - The Absorber, then quick lap around the block to loosen any water then once again with the Absorber

Mothers Claybar with Mothers Quick Detailer if there are any stubborn stains

Fallowed by another wash, dry, polish and wax...............ya then your done.....

at least that's how your should be doing it!

11-22-2010, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
supersunshine Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: denver Posts: 24 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	40th anni car wash questions. I know theres a car was/detail thread but i wanted to know specifically what us (40th owners) do. What products do you guys like to use? What soap, what towels, wax etc.. ? thanks

11-26-2010, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
3.7Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY Posts: 77 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 15	snow foam? hm.... is that better than soap? where can i get? __________________ BUILD #170

11-26-2010, 12:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	I would just wash the car again after claying it, to make sure you wash of anything the clay got out of the paint, but didn't stick in the clay. __________________

11-26-2010, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chris`I Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 65 Drives: 10 370Z 40th 7AT Rep Power: 15	For ultimate shine, I have found Dodo Juice products are great. I believe they now have distrobutors State side. Dodo Supernatural Wax topped up with Red Mist (leave 24hrs between the two otherwise the red mist will strip wax) looks awesome. Dont have any "just washed" pics, heres the shiniest one I have __________________ 370z Quartz Black Edition / 40th Anni 7AT (95 / 370) In the UK? Check out the UKs best 350z/370z specific club www.350z-uk.com / www.370z-uk.net

11-27-2010, 09:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	looking good! just wash and take care of your Z like you want it to last forever and it will go miles in return for you! you don't need to do anything that's really extra special just make sure it gets a good polish and wax (clay bar once a year at least) and you will always have nice looking paint as long as you wash, polish and wax regularly! Enjoy the Z's, they are looking good! __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-22-2010, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
I want a Z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MD Posts: 225 Drives: 03 Chevy Avalanche Rep Power: 15	why would it be any different then the non-40th versions?

11-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
chippy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Posts: 52 Drives: 370z 40th AT Quartz Rep Power: 15	Here's what I did and used. First up was a gentle hose down with clean water to get the loose dirt off. (Sorry forgot to take a piccy before I'd started) Next up was a good coat of snow foam. I followed this up with another gentle rinse from the hose. I then gave her a washwith a lambswool pad, Meguirs Hyperwash and used two buckets. Then another gentle rinse. Normally I'd dry the car off at this stage with some drying towels but left it this time whilst I gave the rims, wheel arches and door jams a good wash and rinse, although I did towel dry thse off. Next up I gave the whole car a clay barring with Sonus Ultra Fine Clay and Sonus Glyde spray. Used up a whole bar (butter fingers dropped the first half bar half way through!) Now the paint work was now lovely and super smooth. Next up I gave the outside of the windows a clean, so that the glass cleaning spray didn't go all over the waxed car. Next up I gave the whole car a going over with Sonus SFX3 Final Finish polish, applied with a Megs sponge disc (this is all by hand as I dont trust myself with a polishing machine!). The next coat was a Sonus SFX4 Paint Sealant - left each panel for about 10 minutes to cure before wiping off with a microfibre cloth. I didn't want to leave it on much longer as it was a bit too sunny and warm. To finish up I gave it a coat of DoDo Juice Blue Velvet. After 4 hours work (and lots of muttering from the neighbours about how long i'd been at it) I was left with her looking gorgeously shiny!

11-22-2010, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
supersunshine Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: denver Posts: 24 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	^ WOW..... I'm going to do exactly what you did lol. Looks amazing!

11-22-2010, 03:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
igotcabada Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	Thats pretty

12-18-2010, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
pzero_7 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas. Posts: 30 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 15	I just got all my detailing products yesterday. will post up before and after pics. kinda cold outside lately. waiting for it to warm up a little. great job on your car!!

12-18-2010, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	If you have a garage, pick up some ONR, this way you can wash the car inside. __________________

12-18-2010, 01:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Soap - Pep Boys car wash soap Sponge - Soft shammy for paint, light sponge for the undercarriage/fender wells Drying method - The Absorber, then quick lap around the block to loosen any water then once again with the Absorber Mothers Claybar with Mothers Quick Detailer if there are any stubborn stains

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