Are you OCD about a clean Z?

milko002 · 07-20-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

You and me both sir, i too am guilty of purse in the truck, no eating/drinking, and no rolling down windows in the Z.

Never thought about the paint brush though...

Do you live in Puerto Rico ?

MagmaRed370z · 07-20-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Nope.

Mag black so I gave up trying to keep it clean after the first week. Sure looks good in the rain tho.

Absolutely, magnetic Black is a pain in the rear to keep clean, but wows everybody when is clean

milko002 · 07-20-2014, 10:22 PM

there's only room for one car in the garage and it's mine. I don't want it to get scratched.And as you can see I have my cleaning cart right next door.

P's_Z · 07-20-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by milko002

Do you live in Puerto Rico ?

Yes...

mab864 · 07-21-2014, 07:55 AM

I enjoy cleaning my car. I can spend mindless hours with a microfiber and wax, drink a microbrew or two, crank up the tunes in the garage, and really enjoy it. I would answer yes to all the OP questions except the tapping feet one. I've got weathertechs so I don't mind dirty feet.

Gadgetech · 07-21-2014, 08:19 AM

Well I thought I was OCD but some of you are more so than I. I have weathertechs inside and really avoid driving in the rain. The car does get a brief rain shower at work and we are near the interstate so there's tons of dirt in the air. I'm afraid of scratching the paint by just using a QD so I just wash often with a hose.

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boarderbob · 07-21-2014, 08:31 AM

For the OP:

Yes, rain just helps wash the soap off faster.
I don't have to ask at this point.
She's never given me any nicknames, but that's likely because she likes riding in a clean car.

My wife, family, and friends all know drinks and food are a "no-go" in my Z. As for washing; just about every weekend. Wax as necessary. I keep a microfiber in the car to wipe off dust. Fortunately I park in a garage at work so it avoids the Florida sun most of the year.

Amj2020 · 07-21-2014, 11:20 AM

I was at work and on my lunch I was using quick detailer on my car with a lovely soft microfiber just to make sure it wasn't bothered being out of its garage (normally I wouldn't take it out at all but I was feeling crazy). A doctor I work with comes out and sees me he goes.

Doctor: What are you doing?
Me: Using my free time to enjoy my car
Doctor: Its clean already why do you need to keep cleaning it
Me: I don't know, I am compelled to do this
Doctor: Well in that case let me diagnose you as a "Carcissist"

Needless to say he is right...

Davey · 07-21-2014, 11:46 AM

I am not. My Z is clean occasionally and then it gets dirty, but I buy a car to drive it, not obsess over every miniscule bit of dust on it.

enkei2k · 07-21-2014, 12:29 PM

used to be the first few months of ownership. Now it's dirty as hell and I don't care anymore, unless I'm driving to meet up with some friends or to a meet; then I'll clean it up a bit, but it's usually nothing more than just QD

Fuzzzy · 07-21-2014, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amj2020

I was at work and on my lunch I was using quick detailer on my car with a lovely soft microfiber just to make sure it wasn't bothered being out of its garage (normally I wouldn't take it out at all but I was feeling crazy). A doctor I work with comes out and sees me he goes.

Doctor: What are you doing?
Me: Using my free time to enjoy my car
Doctor: Its clean already why do you need to keep cleaning it
Me: I don't know, I am compelled to do this
Doctor: Well in that case let me diagnose you as a "Carcissist"

Needless to say he is right...

BosLax6123 · 07-21-2014, 02:38 PM

This thread is so me. Spent almost $250 on Zaino products and other stuff and 6hrs straight of all hand washing/waxing. Was up till 3am myself. Now I was her once every 2/3 weeks and apply a new layer of detailing spray and sealant. I also touch up in between washes with my California duster. Luckily the interior is so small so that's a piece of cake to maintain with a microfiber.

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janglez · 07-21-2014, 03:34 PM

i get the nylon coated sponge out every evening to get the bugs off the front end, windshield and side mirrors...then i use a california duster...then i rub the whole car down with my microfiber towel...only have to give zeus a good hand-washing about twice/month...and that's due to the brake dust build-up on the wheels...ocd as charged when it comes to my z

P's_Z · 07-21-2014, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boarderbob

For the OP:

Yes, rain just helps wash the soap off faster.
I don't have to ask at this point.
She's never given me any nicknames, but that's likely because she likes riding in a clean car.

My wife, family, and friends all know drinks and food are a "no-go" in my Z. As for washing; just about every weekend. Wax as necessary. I keep a microfiber in the car to wipe off dust. Fortunately I park in a garage at work so it avoids the Florida sun most of the year.

I keep a wet MF towel inside a ziplock bag in my Z, just in case birds come-a-pooping my way, just wring on top of the poop and then wipe off with caution

Gadgetech · 07-21-2014, 09:27 PM

This is the best product I've found that removes bugs and DOES NOT scratch the paint. Not sure how it doesn't scratch b/c it's pretty rough/hard but it doesn't and I've used them on plenty of cars. Obviously wash the area first before using.

Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad can be used on glass, chrome, vinyl, fiberglass, paint and clearcoats—100% safe when used with soapy water.

07-21-2014, 07:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 12	I enjoy cleaning my car. I can spend mindless hours with a microfiber and wax, drink a microbrew or two, crank up the tunes in the garage, and really enjoy it. I would answer yes to all the OP questions except the tapping feet one. I've got weathertechs so I don't mind dirty feet. P's_Z likes this. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

07-21-2014, 08:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Well I thought I was OCD but some of you are more so than I. I have weathertechs inside and really avoid driving in the rain. The car does get a brief rain shower at work and we are near the interstate so there's tons of dirt in the air. I'm afraid of scratching the paint by just using a QD so I just wash often with a hose. Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk __________________ Upstate Z Club

07-21-2014, 08:31 AM	#22 (permalink)
boarderbob Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here Posts: 107 Drives: 2011 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 13	For the OP: Yes, rain just helps wash the soap off faster. I don't have to ask at this point. She's never given me any nicknames, but that's likely because she likes riding in a clean car. My wife, family, and friends all know drinks and food are a "no-go" in my Z. As for washing; just about every weekend. Wax as necessary. I keep a microfiber in the car to wipe off dust. Fortunately I park in a garage at work so it avoids the Florida sun most of the year.

07-21-2014, 11:20 AM	#23 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	I was at work and on my lunch I was using quick detailer on my car with a lovely soft microfiber just to make sure it wasn't bothered being out of its garage (normally I wouldn't take it out at all but I was feeling crazy). A doctor I work with comes out and sees me he goes. Doctor: What are you doing? Me: Using my free time to enjoy my car Doctor: Its clean already why do you need to keep cleaning it Me: I don't know, I am compelled to do this Doctor: Well in that case let me diagnose you as a "Carcissist" Needless to say he is right... jaybulls, P's_Z and busterbull like this. __________________ 2012 Magnetic Black 370z \| Fast Intentions CBE \| Stillen G3 \| Motordyne ART \| H&R Coilovers \| Work Emotion \| Fujimura \| Uprev \| Amuse\| GT-R Start

07-21-2014, 12:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	used to be the first few months of ownership. Now it's dirty as hell and I don't care anymore, unless I'm driving to meet up with some friends or to a meet; then I'll clean it up a bit, but it's usually nothing more than just QD __________________ ...need boost...

07-21-2014, 11:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I am not. My Z is clean occasionally and then it gets dirty, but I buy a car to drive it, not obsess over every miniscule bit of dust on it.

07-21-2014, 02:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
BosLax6123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 94 Drives: '12 370Z Base w/sprt Rep Power: 11	This thread is so me. Spent almost $250 on Zaino products and other stuff and 6hrs straight of all hand washing/waxing. Was up till 3am myself. Now I was her once every 2/3 weeks and apply a new layer of detailing spray and sealant. I also touch up in between washes with my California duster. Luckily the interior is so small so that's a piece of cake to maintain with a microfiber. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-21-2014, 03:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
janglez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 44130 Posts: 330 Drives: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Rep Power: 15	i get the nylon coated sponge out every evening to get the bugs off the front end, windshield and side mirrors...then i use a california duster...then i rub the whole car down with my microfiber towel...only have to give zeus a good hand-washing about twice/month...and that's due to the brake dust build-up on the wheels...ocd as charged when it comes to my z __________________ *>>> 2017 INFINITI Q60 3.0 TWIN TURBO V6 AWD PREMIUM*

07-21-2014, 09:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	This is the best product I've found that removes bugs and DOES NOT scratch the paint. Not sure how it doesn't scratch b/c it's pretty rough/hard but it doesn't and I've used them on plenty of cars. Obviously wash the area first before using. Safe Scrub Bug & Tar Pad can be used on glass, chrome, vinyl, fiberglass, paint and clearcoats—100% safe when used with soapy water. janglez likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

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