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Old 03-07-2011, 03:17 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Excellent thread! Thanks ak!!!
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Old 05-30-2012, 10:45 PM   #17 (permalink)
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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!
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Old 06-03-2012, 11:23 PM   #18 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 05-16-2013, 03:33 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Really great info in here! Thanks AK
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Old 07-15-2013, 07:37 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Default 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?
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Old 05-26-2015, 12:38 PM   #21 (permalink)
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What's recommended for cleaning the yellow haze off headlights?
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Old 05-26-2015, 02:21 PM   #22 (permalink)
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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.
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They are not that bad.. Thanks for the info!
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Old 07-07-2015, 03:23 AM   #24 (permalink)
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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.
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What a wonderful plethora of information on detailing. Thank you so much for these concise instructions. Totally awesome!
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Old 03-30-2018, 11:22 AM   #26 (permalink)
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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?
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What's recommended for cleaning the yellow haze off headlights?
Depending how bad they are metal polish and a little elbow grease works pretty good
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