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

DLSTR · 03-31-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by XiP

Happy easter everybody!!

Back at ya!

happytheman · 03-31-2013, 01:02 PM

Hey all!

Hope you're having a wonderful Easter.

happytheman · 03-31-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I use a diluted ONR (Optimum No Rinse) mixture for clay lube. You can also use clay lube. I have pretty much stopped using clay in favour of an Auto Scrub. You can get an Auto Scrub in pad form (for use with a DA), towel form, and even wash mitt. They are quicker and easier to use with the same results as clay. They last longer than clay making them cheaper in the long run.

Be careful using clay or products that do the same job as clay on your car, the paint is soft and black will show marring easily.

Interesting! I had never heard of these before! Thanks for the info Jason!

Nanoskin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt

kenchan · 03-31-2013, 01:22 PM

motored my z this am.

cleaned her up real goodly afterwards. salt dust was still on the ground after the rain last night, but oh well. too late now. lol

my Z's suspension and wheels are all factory bits so it's fine.

decided not to pull out my G today though.

washed my other fit this am. finally starting to feel like spring.

and im tired, out of shape...

LunaZ · 03-31-2013, 01:24 PM

Dammit... should have waited to rep you guys so I could do "Rapes on a Train".

kenchan · 03-31-2013, 01:24 PM

btw, how many of you clean the plastic sills on the bottom? i clean the bottom of the rear splash guard but hadn't been cleaning the bottom of the front splash guards and side sill....well, until today. my paper towel was pitch black with horse and tafffyapple crap. yikes..

LunaZ · 03-31-2013, 01:25 PM

Raining as expected. Z is tucked under her cover and my early spring weed-and-feed treatment is soaking into the ground.
I love it when a plan comes together.

LunaZ · 03-31-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

btw, how many of you clean the plastic sills on the bottom? i clean the bottom of the rear splash guard but hadn't been cleaning the bottom of the front splash guards and side sill....well, until today. my paper towel was pitch black with horse and tafffyapple crap. yikes..

When it's warm enough, I lay on the ground and clean anything I can reach without jacking the car up.
My FI looks like new!

DLSTR · 03-31-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I use a diluted ONR (Optimum No Rinse) mixture for clay lube. You can also use clay lube. I have pretty much stopped using clay in favour of an Auto Scrub. You can get an Auto Scrub in pad form (for use with a DA), towel form, and even wash mitt. They are quicker and easier to use with the same results as clay. They last longer than clay making them cheaper in the long run.

Be careful using clay or products that do the same job as clay on your car, the paint is soft and black will show marring easily.

Roger that. Will be looking this up tonight before sleep time! Thanks for the tip for both BlackCherry and I

kenchan · 03-31-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

When it's warm enough, I lay on the ground and clean anything I can reach without jacking the car up.
My FI looks like new!

i need to start doing that this season.

my exhaust and rear splash guard and front end (anything a wabbit can see from his angle) is clean...but slacked on the side since even a wabbit can't see anything unless he was under the car.

LunaZ · 03-31-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i need to start doing that this season.

my exhaust and rear splash guard and front end (anything a wabbit can see from his angle) is clean...but slacked on the side since even a wabbit can't see anything unless he was under the car.

My neighbours think it's quite comical.
I throw on board shorts and prepare to get wet and dirty when I wash my car. It's a very not sexy bikini car wash

alcheng · 03-31-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

Hey! That's Onzedge's line!!!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Happy Easter! Good Morning

GaleForce..!!

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

there is that!! It's raining but i have a garage and she needs some shining up

the only bright in my dreary day.

Planning on ordering some car care "stuff". What kind of clay bar kit do i need?
And do you think i will get my moneys worth from a random orbital thingy? I have never canuba waxed or anything.using the liquid spray and wipe immediately stuff (wizards?), which i like. A lot.

I will suggest McGuiar's Gold Class™ Carnauba Plus Liquid Wax.

I've tried their Clay bar... not bad but not impressed...

Mr.kenchan will suggest Griot's for sure...

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

morning! My mini is in Indy.

hubby is at work.

i have nothing in common w the 15 year old boy w whom I am spending another day (he feels exactly the same way)

worst Easter ever.

BTW, who is this 15 yrs old?

kenchan · 03-31-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

My neighbours think it's quite comical.
I throw on board shorts and prepare to get wet and dirty when I wash my car. It's a very not sexy bikini car wash

watever it takes to keep our rides clean.

hello, mr.alcheng. remember me?

GaleForce · 03-31-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Interesting! I had never heard of these before! Thanks for the info Jason!

Nanoskin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt

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Originally Posted by DLSTR

Roger that. Will be looking this up tonight before sleep time! Thanks for the tip for both BlackCherry and I

Anytime

LunaZ · 03-31-2013, 03:18 PM

Wish I could rep myself for my new avatar.

03-31-2013, 01:02 PM	#8477 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Hey all! Hope you're having a wonderful Easter. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-31-2013, 01:22 PM	#8479 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	motored my z this am. cleaned her up real goodly afterwards. salt dust was still on the ground after the rain last night, but oh well. too late now. lol my Z's suspension and wheels are all factory bits so it's fine. decided not to pull out my G today though. washed my other fit this am. finally starting to feel like spring. and im tired, out of shape... onzedge, JARblue, ZMan8 and 1 others like this.

03-31-2013, 01:24 PM	#8480 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Dammit... should have waited to rep you guys so I could do "Rapes on a Train". blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-31-2013, 01:25 PM	#8482 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Raining as expected. Z is tucked under her cover and my early spring weed-and-feed treatment is soaking into the ground. I love it when a plan comes together. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-31-2013, 03:18 PM	#8490 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Wish I could rep myself for my new avatar. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-31-2013, 01:24 PM	#8481 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	btw, how many of you clean the plastic sills on the bottom? i clean the bottom of the rear splash guard but hadn't been cleaning the bottom of the front splash guards and side sill....well, until today. my paper towel was pitch black with horse and tafffyapple crap. yikes..

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