Pics of the Z after a mild clean-up.. can you guess what was used?

Methodical4u · 10-08-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmsmop

i'll stick with adams thanks

it wasn't a promotion... thanks with your single post.

Jordo! · 10-08-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Actually i've thought of that, but i'm of 2 minds about it... the dealer repaints it and you run the risk of them using the cheapest paint and the least experienced guy to do the job and end up with a bunch of nicks and such that they can then claim as normal driving, or hope that over time the sun will bleach the paint enough where it looks a little closer.

I would think that, at least in theory, they should cover it under warranty.

The car was sold to you as a single color, not two tone.

You might call your insurance to see if there are any dealers they like to use for body work and go to them? Worth a try...

Methodical4u · 10-08-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I would think that, at least in theory, they should cover it under warranty.

The car was sold to you as a single color, not two tone.

You might call your insurance to see if there are any dealers they like to use for body work and go to them? Worth a try...

yeah, that's a good idea... reps to you for that one

ZeeingAround · 10-09-2011, 10:18 AM

Jergens lotion?

kenchan · 10-09-2011, 12:30 PM

i can get the same washing the car and some Prima Hydro.

Methodical4u · 10-09-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Jergens lotion?

ummmmm.... perhaps you do things with your car that I don't

Jordo! · 10-10-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

yeah, that's a good idea... reps to you for that one

Thank you, sir.

I actually had some work done at a dealer around here that was recommended by my insurance -- and they did a FANTASTIC job.

If you can find a dealer who happens to have good paint guys, no reason not to use them, and especially if Nissan will cover it

gurneyeagle · 10-10-2011, 02:48 PM

Did you do this?

Man power-washes his new Mercedes-Benz CLS - inside

scottIN · 10-10-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

Did you do this?

Man power-washes his new Mercedes-Benz CLS - inside

I saw that. Wow. Are some people just that dumb?

Methodical4u · 10-10-2011, 06:21 PM

I actually used this little foam gun type set-up that I got from target for like 18.00 or something? It has a little plastic container you put the soap in and you just coat the car and let it sit...or you can go ahead and wash it right after if you don't have any set in dirt that needs to be loosened up.

The soap doesn't last very long, but it's better than the high prices of some of the foam guns out there.

Methodical4u · 10-13-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmsmop

i'll stick with adams thanks

You know I just was looking over my threads and this was posted on 10/8 and yet the poster still has no other posts LMAO! What some people will do to try to down an excellent product when they know it looks good. AK already banned me from the detailing section... now I can't express my love of detailing and trying new products here without somone interrupting my thread. Wow... what else can I say lol.

gaveup · 10-13-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

lol, it was just for fun to see if anyone by chance would get it.

It's actually Werkstat Acrylic Jett Trigger. It is BY FAR the highest shine on a white car I think i've ever seen and i've detailed quite a few cars in my life. You spray it on lightly, buff with a MF towel and just continue to buff... it just soaks into the paint. So it's basically just a quick detailer... but it really is a layer of sealant. My car has to stay outside so I can't say the durability of it, but it's so easy that you wash your car and you can put a coat of this stuff on in 15 minutes or less.

It can also be layered 30 minutes after application. I have 2 coats on .. but in person ... man it looks awesome! About 17.00 for a bottle that would likely do the car at least 15 times... likely more however. I bought 2 and I think shipping was 6 or 8.00 so it's not ridiculous like some places.

I think I know why you may have been banned.

Wax/LSP does VERY little in terms of bringing out any kind of shine. It's all in the polishing itself. Wax/sealant/whatever is just meant to protect. The only time wax would really make a shine difference is if it had fillers that masked the swirls.

I did a fun little trick like this with my detailing friends. They wanted to know what lsp I used as the car had a great, deep gloss to it. They kind of felt a little stupid when I told them I had yet to put the wax on the car. Some people get it, and some people buy into product hype offering the MOST AMAZING SHINE IN THE WORLD.

It's all really in the mind. Some people are happy with Adams, some are happy with Pinnacle, Megs, mothers, whatever. Fact is, it's all the prep work (polishing, wet sanding...etc) that goes into have a car with flawless paint. The majority of the products used mean very little (I promise I could walk into pep boys and only buying products from them do a detail job that will rival pro detailers with "pro" products). Pictures also mean nothing as your eyes will view everything differently.

gaveup · 10-13-2011, 05:28 PM

And since it seems you like putting down adams, I will say this. It's all pretty much the same. Some companies like to say they formulate this and scientists that, but realistically a LARGE majority of detailing suppliers just rebottle, rescent and resell other products (4 star what?)

There's really only a few detailing suppliers out there that can afford these scientists, and one is Meguiars. And they make awesome products (even their OTC stuff is decent)

6MT · 10-13-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pf62

Pledge

Pledge is very popular with a local Z car club. Lots of people use it right on the paint and they swear by it. Personally me?..... uh, no.

6MT · 10-13-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

AK already banned me from the detailing section...

Why did AK ban you?

10-09-2011, 10:18 AM	#34 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Jergens lotion? __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

10-10-2011, 02:48 PM	#38 (permalink)
gurneyeagle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston/Saint Augustine Posts: 2,681 Drives: '18 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 20215	Did you do this? Man power-washes his new Mercedes-Benz CLS - inside __________________ Waiting on the Z35! SOLD - 2011 Gun Metallic Touring 7AT w Sports Pkg & Nav, Nismo Bumper and Rims, RC Grille, RC Brake Ducts, H&R Spacers, Painted Door Hdls, GTR Start Button, Nav By-Pass, EVO R Fog Light, CF Ducktail, CF Interior Trim

10-13-2011, 05:28 PM	#43 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 181	And since it seems you like putting down adams, I will say this. It's all pretty much the same. Some companies like to say they formulate this and scientists that, but realistically a LARGE majority of detailing suppliers just rebottle, rescent and resell other products (4 star what?) There's really only a few detailing suppliers out there that can afford these scientists, and one is Meguiars. And they make awesome products (even their OTC stuff is decent) __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

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