Excellent thread! Thanks ak!!! :tiphat:

After reading all the above, I have decided to build a large box out of inch-thick plexiglas and seal my Z inside in a nitrogen atmosphere. I'll never drive it again...too much work to clean it!

finally decided on the porter cable buffer /sander.then had to buy a hook and loop backing plate, polishing hook and loop pad, micro fiber pads, and cleaning solution for the pads and finally a spur.
did i miss anything?

Really great info in here! Thanks AK

Foam vs. normal washing
 

I was thinking about investing in a sprayer and doing foam washes instead of a normal wash with a sponge/mit. I know foaming has the advantage of not rubbing particles into the paint but will it clean just as effectively?

What's recommended for cleaning the yellow haze off headlights?

Headlight restoration kit from autoparts store. You will need to sand first with varying grits of sand paper and follow with a polish. The 3M kit that I got included an attachment for a drill and the polish. All items needed and instructions came with the kit.

It depends on how bad your headlights are but the ones I have done so far came out great.

They are not that bad.. Thanks for the info!

i read through the article-good stuff! i know it's probably in there,but may have overlooked it,,,waterspots on exterior glass & a mold looking stuff on upper exterior door trim & below small rear glass.
ty,joby

Wow!
 

What a wonderful plethora of information on detailing. Thank you so much for these concise instructions. Totally awesome!

Great Great Great Info :tiphat:
Spring Is In The Air :happydance:

I may have missed it but what kind of cleaner would you use for the non-leather dash? For example, is the Armor all original protectant good?
Thank you in advance

Depending how bad they are metal polish and a little elbow grease works pretty good