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

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:23 PM

and all the f-king numbers you have to remember in their system..

this day and age, one spray wax or spray polymer is plenty imho. keep the car detailed more frequently.

Nismo89 · 02-18-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cant wait to wash the salt off my dd's...

you should have seen the line of cars at the local car wash, so many cars, so much salt just plastered all over them, I was like

thank god I don't have my Z out right now! LOL

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:25 PM

which would you prefer:

3-4hrs each time to wax... lasts maybe one-2 months in real world.
5min each time to spray wax... lasts maybe 2-3wks in real world.

prefer the latter and just keep applying. i dont have 3-4hrs to wax.
my details usually take 16-20hrs each time.

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

you should have seen the line of cars at the local car wash, so many cars, so much salt just plastered all over them, I was like

thank god I don't have my Z out right now! LOL

yah, my dd is a hunk of salt

right now. sooo dirty.

but yah, i completely agree. im totally happy that my Z and G are salt free and spotless in my garage.

that $19K cash was well spent. considering there is no way i would ever be able to find another G in my G's near new condition.

JARblue · 02-18-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, at that point it's best to get that painted i suppose, and get it clearbra'ed.

yah, i do use SprayOn wax over polymers and it can look fantastic. it depends on the finish you want. on my silver cars, very shiny is fine, but if you do that on darker colors your car will suddenly become invisible.

(very reflective).

that's one reason why i say "No to Zaino." too plasticy shiny.

I'm planning to buy a brand new bumper and get it painted eventually. Then I'll just swap it out when I want the car to looks nice

Yeah, shiny is good, but a mirror finish isn't what I want because it has no depth. I don't want to have to look really hard at the car to tell what color it is. A good wax should show off the color of the car in addition to providing a great shine.

JARblue · 02-18-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

there is no way i would ever be able to find another G in my G's near new condition.

Let me know when you're ready to sell it

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I'm planning to buy a brand new bumper and get it painted eventually. Then I'll just swap it out when I want the car to looks nice

Yeah, shiny is good, but a mirror finish isn't what I want because it has no depth. I don't want to have to look really hard at the car to tell what color it is. A good wax should show off the color of the car in addition to providing a great shine.

yah, im with ya on the deep glossy 3D appearance.

not that super shiny crap.

that's a good idea on the bumper.

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Let me know when you're ready to sell it

August 2017 is the official scheduled date for retirement.

so still plenty of time to

but im not going to be driving my G that hard any more. i want her to be the dressup girl with them work wheels and all.

i might do a catback if the stocker wears before her retirement date. i really like the sound of the stock system so want to keep her that way.

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:32 PM

on the other hand, my Z will be my sport car. i will drive her spiritedly as designed.

JARblue · 02-18-2014, 03:32 PM

eastwest2300 · 02-18-2014, 03:35 PM

Damn, todays been insane.... ughhhhhhh

eastwest2300 · 02-18-2014, 03:35 PM

you fellas are post'n like fiends!!!!!

kenchan · 02-18-2014, 03:36 PM

wow, 37F now in my garage, per my ip camera. it's like 45F outside.

i can see my concrete driveway now.

hahaha. still a big pile of snow on both sides... but this is a good sign.

6MT · 02-18-2014, 03:36 PM

post wisely!

eastwest2300 · 02-18-2014, 03:36 PM

hi ken saan & jar...

...and the alchenga....

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02-18-2014, 03:36 PM	#9810 (permalink)
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02-18-2014, 03:23 PM	#9796 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	and all the f-king numbers you have to remember in their system.. this day and age, one spray wax or spray polymer is plenty imho. keep the car detailed more frequently.

02-18-2014, 03:25 PM	#9798 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	which would you prefer: 3-4hrs each time to wax... lasts maybe one-2 months in real world. 5min each time to spray wax... lasts maybe 2-3wks in real world. prefer the latter and just keep applying. i dont have 3-4hrs to wax. my details usually take 16-20hrs each time.

02-18-2014, 03:32 PM	#9804 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	on the other hand, my Z will be my sport car. i will drive her spiritedly as designed.

02-18-2014, 03:36 PM	#9808 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow, 37F now in my garage, per my ip camera. it's like 45F outside. i can see my concrete driveway now. hahaha. still a big pile of snow on both sides... but this is a good sign.

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