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

LMBmikeZ · 03-13-2013, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Here is my list of z related stuff.

1. I think my speedometer is off.
2. The body shop is going to love dealing with me and the cracked paint on my fender.
3. How many wash mits do you guys use each time?

You should check out some of the detail vids on the forum, lots of info. For example even Junkman2000 is a good place to start you will find that on this forum

Then if there is also anyone else who is serious into detail, they should check out autopia.org a detailing forum. LOTS OF STUFF, hope you have time on your hands

I am addicted to detailing, mainly sealants, polishing and waxes

For me I use two wash mits one for the top down to around my door handles not the full door as well as the hood and trunk, then I use the other mit for the rest of the door, bumper and wheels

Hope your other issues get fixed ASAP

LunaZ · 03-13-2013, 08:05 AM

This thread needs a Twitter style digest version where I can get a summary of the last 5 days in 140 character snippets!
I'm not even going to attempt to catch up.

gurneyeagle · 03-13-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

thanks, mr.zman.

no wonder i dont know.

1. hummm...
2. uh oh...
3. i use one per car.

hey there luna!

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Originally Posted by happytheman

1) hmmm, I'm guessing someone rode beside you...or,you got pulled over.
2) they should honor the work
3) I use one for the body, and one for the wheels

Oh, and Ken-San: You suck! I just detailed the fark outta my ride Sunday...and today, it looks like I haven't washed it in months.

As a fellow Griot's whore, I use their lambs wool mini mitt for the wheels, a netted sponge for the wheel wells, and rocker panels, and a brush for the tires. All of this with a bucket of soapy water with a grit guard in the bottom.

Once the lower section of the car is done, I empty and clean the bucket and refill it with soap and water. I then use a Griot's microfiber mit for the body, starting at the top and working my way down - roof and windows, hood, sides and finaally the frint and rear bumpers. Same sequence for drying.

Back to work.

Have a great day all.

onzedge · 03-13-2013, 08:20 AM

Good morning!!!

6MT · 03-13-2013, 08:23 AM

Ugh! Morning already?

LunaZ · 03-13-2013, 08:27 AM

Cool stuff here: Watch the Wonderful Mechanics of a DSLR Shutter in Super Slow Motion

Seeing how much the mirror bounces emphasizes why mirror lockup is a good tool for those long, zoomed night exposures.

onzedge · 03-13-2013, 09:05 AM

onzedge · 03-13-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Cool stuff here: Watch the Wonderful Mechanics of a DSLR Shutter in Super Slow Motion

Seeing how much the mirror bounces emphasizes why mirror lockup is a good tool for those long, zoomed night exposures.

Thanks, that was interesting.

GaleForce · 03-13-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

Morning, HUMP DAY

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

This thread needs a Twitter style digest version where I can get a summary of the last 5 days in 140 character snippets!
I'm not even going to attempt to catch up.

Morning Mike

I woke up to snow

I hope the road dries up by lunch time, I have places to go!

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

As a fellow Griot's whore, I use there lambs wool mini mitt for the wheels, a netted sponge for the wheel wells, and rocker panels, and a brush for the tires. All of this with a bucket of soapy water with a grit gaurd in the bottom.

Once the lower section of the car is done, I empty and clean the bucket and refill it with soap and water. I think use a Griot's microfiber mit for the body, starting at the top and working my way down - roof and windows, hood, sides and finaally the frint and rear bumpers. Same sequence for drying.

Back to work.

Have a great day all.

I like your methods. Morning sir

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Good morning!!!

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Ugh! Morning already?

Isn't always morning where you are?

JARblue · 03-13-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Congrats on 4000 posts Jar!

Thanks, sir.

Didn't even realize it

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Yes....you can remove the training wheels now.

Good Morning Everyone

GaleForce · 03-13-2013, 11:40 AM

Morning Jar

onzedge · 03-13-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Morning Jar

Hello, Mr. Gale.

kenchan · 03-13-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Oh, and Ken-San: You suck! I just detailed the fark outta my ride Sunday...and today, it looks like I haven't washed it in months.

mr.happy - my cars are spotless but nowhere to go since salt is still on the ground.

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

Was using SpeedView Pro for android to track my speed. I know it is not 100% correct, but would a 5-6 MPH difference be something to look into? Example: Speedometer reads 81, app says 75.

hummmm... my nuvi and speedo are pretty much dead-on.

someone can calculate the circumference of the 18's with tires vs the 19's with tires and see if they are the same or not. if they aren't then, that's probably the culprit.

GOODAM everyone!

LMBmikeZ · 03-13-2013, 12:02 PM

Lunchtime

Gale - woke up and drove in with it snowing down here to

kenchan · 03-13-2013, 12:03 PM

when i drive my fit quick, i look like a poor loser anxious for the next loser fix.

when i drive my modded G quick, i look like a wannabie bimmer douche bag.

wtf is wrong with this world?

anyway, that was my assessment of taffyappleville, midwest.

03-13-2013, 08:05 AM	#5912 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	This thread needs a Twitter style digest version where I can get a summary of the last 5 days in 140 character snippets! I'm not even going to attempt to catch up. kenchan and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-13-2013, 08:20 AM	#5914 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	Good morning!!! kenchan likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-13-2013, 08:23 AM	#5915 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Ugh! Morning already? __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-13-2013, 08:27 AM	#5916 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Cool stuff here: Watch the Wonderful Mechanics of a DSLR Shutter in Super Slow Motion Seeing how much the mirror bounces emphasizes why mirror lockup is a good tool for those long, zoomed night exposures. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-13-2013, 09:05 AM	#5917 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	BajaZ likes this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

03-13-2013, 11:40 AM	#5921 (permalink)
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03-13-2013, 12:02 PM	#5924 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Lunchtime Gale - woke up and drove in with it snowing down here to __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

03-13-2013, 12:03 PM	#5925 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	when i drive my fit quick, i look like a poor loser anxious for the next loser fix. when i drive my modded G quick, i look like a wannabie bimmer douche bag. wtf is wrong with this world? anyway, that was my assessment of taffyappleville, midwest.

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