The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXVIII

onzedge · 03-21-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

von Clausewitz was a sharp guy, very able to notice the shape of things to come.

Meet your enemy with the tip of your sword against his cheek.

-- Sun Tzu

JLarson · 03-21-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Meet your enemy with the tip of your sword against his cheek.

-- Sun Tzu

My recollection of noteworthy Sun Tzu quotes has unfortunately faded over time. I'd have to consult the google as a refresher, which seems unfair. I recall the principles though - always meeting the enemy on your own terms, and always leaving your enemy a way out (I actually employ this when I meet with my staff in confronting an unfortunate or counter productive behavior. Never destroy a man's pride - once you've done that, you can never be truly friendly again.)

Pintsize725 · 03-21-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

To all of those who wished me a happy birthday. A big thank you!

Instead of giving me gifts. Just send money.

Unmarked $100 dollar bills will do nicely.

Happy birthday Rusty!

eastwest2300 · 03-21-2018, 09:47 AM

repZ.

Spoiler · 03-21-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Happy Birthday Rusty!!!!!

I share mine with Onzedge.....

Hey me too.... 10/6

Zoren 370 · 03-21-2018, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Oh I see the white Power you mean!!!

Dang good thing Im Yellow!

killrain · 03-21-2018, 03:17 PM

Happy birthday Rusty!

killrain · 03-21-2018, 03:22 PM

Finally started to work on the Z. Started with the hatch to get all the defects out. Time consuming. Luckily didn’t have to clay much at all. Used Adams heavy compound, correcting compound and finishing polish, with the matching Adams pads. The coumpounds don’t work well in colder weather, but the polish held up nicely with a good working time. Followed up the polish with carpro eraser and then Adams paint sealant (I know madwi, I know)

BoneZ · 03-21-2018, 03:28 PM

Mmmmmmm... must get sammich.

killrain · 03-21-2018, 03:29 PM

Now I did do this at night using the outside lights around me and my work lights. I took my time making sure I could get every swirl and scratch. Did I miss some? Probably. I did see some small specs while inspecting, but wasn’t to worried about them since this was my first shot at it and I didn’t have a more aggressive compound. Under the spoiler was tricky, so I couldn’t get much of that, would have preferred to remove it, but since I couldn’t I’ll live with it. Now granted I am anal about paint perfection, but I’m not going to let it get to me...........for know. Damn, wish I had a garage.

killrain · 03-21-2018, 03:39 PM

Be nice if I could work in the HEB parking lot with all those lights. Man do they show all the imperfections in the paint!!! Also all this bloody pollen didn’t help with paint correction. Had to keep wiping it off. Have tree around me that produce waaaaaaaaay to much pollen. Car goes from white to yellow.

JARblue · 03-21-2018, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

To all of those who wished me a happy birthday. A big thank you!

Instead of giving me gifts. Just send money.

Unmarked $100 dollar bills will do nicely.

Cash is in the mail. Don't hold your breath though. I just guessed at the mailing address. Best of luck!

Spoiler · 03-21-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Cash is in the mail. Don't hold your breath though. I just guessed at the mailing address. Best of luck!

I think he gets his mail through the CIA office

That’s what he told me anyhow...

madwi · 03-21-2018, 06:35 PM

Last day of work this week

madwi · 03-21-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by killrain

Be nice if I could work in the HEB parking lot with all those lights. Man do they show all the imperfections in the paint!!! Also all this bloody pollen didn’t help with paint correction. Had to keep wiping it off. Have tree around me that produce waaaaaaaaay to much pollen. Car goes from white to yellow.

Honda generator. Quiet, efficient and more than enough to power your polisher and extra lights.

03-21-2018, 09:47 AM	#7054 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	repZ. Rusty likes this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

03-21-2018, 03:17 PM	#7057 (permalink)
killrain A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 1,433 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 349779	Happy birthday Rusty! onzedge and Rusty like this.

03-21-2018, 03:22 PM	#7058 (permalink)
killrain A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 1,433 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 349779	Finally started to work on the Z. Started with the hatch to get all the defects out. Time consuming. Luckily didn’t have to clay much at all. Used Adams heavy compound, correcting compound and finishing polish, with the matching Adams pads. The coumpounds don’t work well in colder weather, but the polish held up nicely with a good working time. Followed up the polish with carpro eraser and then Adams paint sealant (I know madwi, I know) madwi likes this.

03-21-2018, 03:28 PM	#7059 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 52 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	Mmmmmmm... must get sammich. onzedge, Rusty, madwi and 1 others like this. __________________ *“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”*-George Burns

03-21-2018, 06:35 PM	#7064 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Last day of work this week Spoiler likes this.

03-21-2018, 03:29 PM	#7060 (permalink)
killrain A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 1,433 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 349779	Now I did do this at night using the outside lights around me and my work lights. I took my time making sure I could get every swirl and scratch. Did I miss some? Probably. I did see some small specs while inspecting, but wasn’t to worried about them since this was my first shot at it and I didn’t have a more aggressive compound. Under the spoiler was tricky, so I couldn’t get much of that, would have preferred to remove it, but since I couldn’t I’ll live with it. Now granted I am anal about paint perfection, but I’m not going to let it get to me...........for know. Damn, wish I had a garage.

03-21-2018, 03:39 PM	#7061 (permalink)
killrain A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 1,433 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 349779	Be nice if I could work in the HEB parking lot with all those lights. Man do they show all the imperfections in the paint!!! Also all this bloody pollen didn’t help with paint correction. Had to keep wiping it off. Have tree around me that produce waaaaaaaaay to much pollen. Car goes from white to yellow.

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