Washed and Waxed the 370Z today! (Monterey Blue + pics inside :) )

AK370Z · 04-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Well, last few days, the weather has been GREAT here in Jersey. Today, I had few hours of FREE time. So, I decided to wash and wax the Z. Please note, I wax EVERY TIME I wash meaning, I will do this (wash+wash) sometime next month again.

As I'm saving up for the nice adam's kit, I'm using NXT 2.0 (+ Meguiars microfiber cloth) for the time being. It's pretty good. Does a good job. But I eventually want to get the Adams Detailing kit as well as perfect interior kit (I actually tried to place order for the int kit last week but their website was acting up that night

. I'll probably order it next week).

I always use two bucket to wash the car. Thanks to alefcole who taught me this trick. It's amazing how much dirt you'll see in that clear water bucket after the wash. Take a look

TWO BUCKET SYSTEM

Dirty water in bucket 1 after wash

Well, here are some BEFORE pictures. Oh btw, did I mention I HATE pollen!

During the WASH

Post wash+wax picture

Glossy

I also put RAINX on the windshield. I love RAINX

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Ray · 04-08-2010, 10:00 PM

Outstanding!!

I always found NXT to leave an oily sheen the next day on my paint, and I quit using it. That was on a Black car. Don't know why it would do that.

She looks GREAT!

04-08-2010, 10:45 PM

S13

Dude pollen ftl. My Z looks green

SmoothZ · 04-08-2010, 10:49 PM

Car looks really good.

AK, you seriously need a garage to store that baby. I'm spoiled...or at least my Z is spoiled. I usually wash mine inside the garage.

tsolin01 · 04-08-2010, 11:18 PM

Looking good! I'm gonna have to do the same this weekend if the weather holds up.

209Z · 04-09-2010, 12:40 AM

i saw all the videos of the adam detailing video. I really want that 500$ kit. Looks sooooo sweet but yet soo expensive. With that kit I can do a detail service for my are for sure haha!

JakeZ34 · 04-09-2010, 09:50 AM

I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

labk888 · 05-15-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeZ34

I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

I totally agree with you. The Adam's products are good but there are better alternatives available for much less. Everyone should check out detailed image for products. They have sales every week where you get a product free.

Products you should consider...

303 Aerospace protectant
PE21
Menzerna polishes
Chemical Guys products
Poorboys
Dodo Juice
Etc...

Ryan@Forged · 04-09-2010, 10:00 AM

Looks great! I love Monty Blue!

LinPark · 04-09-2010, 10:09 AM

Amazing job! I'm doing the same this weekend - my babies first bath and wax. I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish. The Adam's stuff looks nice.

The Body Shop at the dealer actually gave me a large bottle of 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Swirl Remover - said it was slighly more abbrasive than clay but works really well for fine touch up - watched him use it right in front of my eyes and it was pretty impressive.

zulus370Z · 04-09-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish.

Isnt the Clay bar for older paint jobs? not for a brand new car since the clay bar kinda hides some old blemishes.

LinPark · 04-09-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brakedrift12

u said u use NXT 2.0? what about the wax? or does it go "wash+wax in one"? BTW, nice clean wash

The NXT 2.0 that I have is the polymer wax - only used it once on another car but man it is awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zulus370Z

Isnt the Clay bar for older paint jobs? not for a brand new car since the clay bar kinda hides some old blemishes.

That's not my understanding - the claybar basically removes contaminants that won't wash off - if you skipped this step, I would think you are just waxing over them and depending on the wax you are using it that could be detrimental. I'm no expert though - anyone else done a claybar treatment on their fairly new 370Z?

The BlueMax · 04-09-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

The NXT 2.0 that I have is the polymer wax - only used it once on another car but man it is awesome.

That's not my understanding - the claybar basically removes contaminants that won't wash off - if you skipped this step, I would think you are just waxing over them and depending on the wax you are using it that could be detrimental. I'm no expert though - anyone else done a claybar treatment on their fairly new 370Z?

Yea, my car was built 1/09 by the time I got it a year later it had 350 miles on it and needed the clay bar. I bought a new polishing pad last week, will use some perfect-it 2 followed by several coats of synthetic wax.

AK370Z · 04-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

Outstanding!!

I always found NXT to leave an oily sheen the next day on my paint, and I quit using it. That was on a Black car. Don't know why it would do that.

She looks GREAT!

Oily sheen?

I don't think I have seen that.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

S13

Dude pollen ftl. My Z looks green

dude, i hate pollen. It's so annoying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Car looks really good.

AK, you seriously need a garage to store that baby. I'm spoiled...or at least my Z is spoiled. I usually wash mine inside the garage.

thanks. You Z is def spoiled! I like that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 209Z

i saw all the videos of the adam detailing video. I really want that 500$ kit. Looks sooooo sweet but yet soo expensive. With that kit I can do a detail service for my are for sure haha!

I saw all 18 of them too

. I hope there are more in the DVD they sent in with the order. Can't wait.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeZ34

I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

What you suggest? I'm open to other stuff too

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan@Forged

Looks great! I love Monty Blue!

Thank you sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2theextreme

Looks great! And this photo:

Looks like a cool place....at the end of the street and water for a view....nice!

Tony, thank you. It's a bay side home. I get to see the sunset everyday and it's beautiful. I'll try to post a picture of the bay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brakedrift12

u said u use NXT 2.0? what about the wax? or does it go "wash+wax in one"? BTW, nice clean wash

NO, it's not wash+wax thing. First you wash your car. Then you dry it. After that you apply the wax with a microfiber pad. Wait like 15-20 minutes to dry up. Then clean the haze off with a softer microfiber cloth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

Ak, the Adams Detailing kit looks like a great set up, how did you learn of it? Or in other words, what made you choose Adams over another? I always felt that an overall reliable fall-back was the Meguires products, but know there are better out there, just have to find them.

One of my friend (alefcole username here) uses it and swears by Adams. So I thought why not give it a shot. CHeck out the videos here:

YouTube - Adamspolishes's Channel

Check out video 1-18. pretty cool .

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

Bye the way, the Z looks great, but those wheels came out amazing!!! Real sharp!

Thanks

nogoodname · 04-09-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

That's not my understanding - the claybar basically removes contaminants that won't wash off - if you skipped this step, I would think you are just waxing over them and depending on the wax you are using it that could be detrimental. I'm no expert though - anyone else done a claybar treatment on their fairly new 370Z?

It cleans very fine dirt in the clear coat pretty much. Why put wax on top of dirt?

What I do twice a year is clay, polish, seal, glaze and then wax.

That's the right way to detail

04-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Washed and Waxed the 370Z today! (Monterey Blue + pics inside :) ) Well, last few days, the weather has been GREAT here in Jersey. Today, I had few hours of FREE time. So, I decided to wash and wax the Z. Please note, I wax EVERY TIME I wash meaning, I will do this (wash+wash) sometime next month again. As I'm saving up for the nice adam's kit, I'm using NXT 2.0 (+ Meguiars microfiber cloth) for the time being. It's pretty good. Does a good job. But I eventually want to get the Adams Detailing kit as well as perfect interior kit (I actually tried to place order for the int kit last week but their website was acting up that night . I'll probably order it next week). I always use two bucket to wash the car. Thanks to alefcole who taught me this trick. It's amazing how much dirt you'll see in that clear water bucket after the wash. Take a look TWO BUCKET SYSTEM Dirty water in bucket 1 after wash Well, here are some BEFORE pictures. Oh btw, did I mention I HATE pollen! During the WASH Post wash+wax picture Glossy I also put RAINX on the windshield. I love RAINX . __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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Ray Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 7 Drives: 10 370z PW Roadster Rep Power: 16	Outstanding!! I always found NXT to leave an oily sheen the next day on my paint, and I quit using it. That was on a Black car. Don't know why it would do that. She looks GREAT! __________________ 2010 370z Roadster PW Touring/Auto

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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Car looks really good. AK, you seriously need a garage to store that baby. I'm spoiled...or at least my Z is spoiled. I usually wash mine inside the garage. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Looking good! I'm gonna have to do the same this weekend if the weather holds up. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

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209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 279	i saw all the videos of the adam detailing video. I really want that 500$ kit. Looks sooooo sweet but yet soo expensive. With that kit I can do a detail service for my are for sure haha! __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

04-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	S13 Dude pollen ftl. My Z looks green

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JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

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Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	Looks great! I love Monty Blue!

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LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 24	Amazing job! I'm doing the same this weekend - my babies first bath and wax. I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish. The Adam's stuff looks nice. The Body Shop at the dealer actually gave me a large bottle of 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Swirl Remover - said it was slighly more abbrasive than clay but works really well for fine touch up - watched him use it right in front of my eyes and it was pretty impressive. Last edited by LinPark; 04-09-2010 at 10:15 AM.

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