Wax/Detail thread

molamann · 02-11-2009, 11:30 PM

So I've never owned a car that I cared enough to wax so I'm completely new to this game. Is there any link/tutorial on the web that you guys specifically recommend?

nogoodname · 02-11-2009, 11:33 PM

^^ I would take precautions and not yet try other waxing tips b/c the Z's have the self healing paint clear coat

I'm trying to get a detailer on here...lol

Namir · 02-12-2009, 01:03 AM

Yikes, well be forewarned that once you fall into the detailing world it's no different than the "modding" world. Meaning, you will be spending money and time on new products and babying your baby, but its definitely worth it!

There are plenty of sites out there dedicated to detailing itself. This link is a good place to get a start.
Guide To Detailing
Detailing can be as casual as a wash every other weekend with a little detailer or as extensive as Paul's 10,000 dollar detail jobs with hand applied custom made Svissvax Devine or Zymol Royale.

chimZEE370 · 02-12-2009, 02:08 AM

self healing paint clear coat... is this true???

Paradox · 02-12-2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chimZEE370

self healing paint clear coat... is this true???

If you take a microscope to the car, you can see the particles regenerating!!!

sbkim · 02-12-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chimZEE370

self healing paint clear coat... is this true???

I thought G37 had it but not the Z...I hope your right though

Alexsered · 02-12-2009, 11:20 AM

I'm still going to wax regardless. I don't care what kind of clearcoat it has, wax is a sealent and it will work on anything for the long run of the car. NTX wax for me, always has been awesome for me especially with a 10" orbital buffer

ADmaster71690 · 03-29-2009, 10:34 PM

The 370Z does not have the self healing clear coat...

alan93rsa · 03-29-2009, 10:50 PM

Actually the whole car is self healing with your checkbook.

02-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Wax/Detail thread So I've never owned a car that I cared enough to wax so I'm completely new to this game. Is there any link/tutorial on the web that you guys specifically recommend?

02-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	Yikes, well be forewarned that once you fall into the detailing world it's no different than the "modding" world. Meaning, you will be spending money and time on new products and babying your baby, but its definitely worth it! There are plenty of sites out there dedicated to detailing itself. This link is a good place to get a start. Guide To Detailing Detailing can be as casual as a wash every other weekend with a little detailer or as extensive as Paul's 10,000 dollar detail jobs with hand applied custom made Svissvax Devine or Zymol Royale. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

02-12-2009, 02:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
chimZEE370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 112 Drives: 10 Nismo BS Rep Power: 16	self healing paint clear coat... is this true??? __________________ z370 over here please

02-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alexsered Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 20 Drives: 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Rep Power: 16	I'm still going to wax regardless. I don't care what kind of clearcoat it has, wax is a sealent and it will work on anything for the long run of the car. NTX wax for me, always has been awesome for me especially with a 10" orbital buffer __________________

03-29-2009, 10:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Actually the whole car is self healing with your checkbook. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

02-11-2009, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ I would take precautions and not yet try other waxing tips b/c the Z's have the self healing paint clear coat I'm trying to get a detailer on here...lol

03-29-2009, 10:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
ADmaster71690 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 79 Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Rep Power: 261	The 370Z does not have the self healing clear coat...