40A - First wash

adalsky · 03-11-2010, 08:42 PM

Hey everyone...this was just a simple two bucket wash. No claying, polishing, waxing, etc. I'll be working on those in a week. Then getting the clear bra installed.

The dirt I bought it with...

Some stuff came in the mail today

Rinse bucket after

Two imperfections on the passenger door. Looks like Scratch-X could handle these...they're very shallow

After

Didn't touch the wheels, wheel wells, door shuts, hatch shut, etc. This was really just a quickie because I got new products and was itching to wash it.

More to come,
Adams

SoCal 370Z · 03-11-2010, 08:47 PM

Look'n good!

dropped1 · 03-11-2010, 10:54 PM

Looks great...Those imperfections will be easily correctable. So, what do you think, will this color be a swirls magnet like a black car? I hope not!!

soCo · 03-12-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by adalsky

What is that?

Looks good, those two imperfections will come out easily.

dropped1 · 03-12-2010, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soCo

What is that?

Looks good, those two imperfections will come out easily.

Foam gun to make a lot of suds so you don't rub the grime INTO the paint -- BTW what brand is this? and how much? I need one.

And a portable flourescent light to look for defects (swirls) in the paint??

soCo · 03-12-2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dropped1

Foam gun to make a lot of suds so you don't rub the grime INTO the paint -- BTW what brand is this? and how much? I need one.

And a portable flourescent light to look for defects (swirls) in the paint??

Ah yeah sounds about right, thanks.

I definitely wanting that foam gun, that looks like it does an awesome job and it probably saves some time too.

adalsky · 03-12-2010, 08:20 AM

As noted, it's a foam gun. I bought mine from AutoGeek.net (no affiliation). Paid $60. I like it a lot, but I don't think I did the soap/water ratio right. It can foam better than I was able to do.

Here's a linkAutogeek Quart Foamaster Foam Gun with FREE BONUS

CrownR426 · 03-12-2010, 09:17 AM

Just wash?!
At least wax her, she deserves it!
I spent 4 hours yesterday on my baby.
lol...
And it just started to drizzle...
At least the rain will slip right off...

adalsky · 03-12-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownR426

Just wash?!
At least wax her, she deserves it!
I spent 4 hours yesterday on my baby.
lol...
And it just started to drizzle...
At least the rain will slip right off...

I know... she won't stay "naked" long. I love watching water bead too.

CrownR426 · 03-12-2010, 10:00 AM

Car's looking very good btw!
Color is very nice.

CBRich · 03-12-2010, 10:06 AM

Enjoy that beautiful paint while you can. I got out of my car breathing a little heavy once and it scratched the paint.

adalsky · 03-12-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

Enjoy that beautiful paint while you can. I got out of my car breathing a little heavy once and it scratched the paint.

I've heard the paint is soft from a couple people. Good thing I'm covering it in a week or two.

CBRich · 03-12-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by adalsky

I've heard the paint is soft from a couple people. Good thing I'm covering it in a week or two.

Definitely get that knocked out as soon as you can. It really does need it.

NXTAZEE · 03-12-2010, 12:54 PM

Very nice ride. Congrats on the foam gun, you will love it. I've had mine for some time now and love it. I don't mix the soap with water, just pour in your car soap and set it to the mix setting you desire. I use the smallest setting, works great. Also, I no longer use a two bucket wash system with the foam gun, it's not needed. Just rinse out your wash mitt in the rinse bucket after each small area you wash. I use a grit guard in my rinse bucket as well, just to be sure.

Benibiker · 03-15-2010, 02:36 AM

Looks very sexy all covered in suds...

03-11-2010, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
adalsky Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 53 Drives: 10 370z 40th Ann. Rep Power: 15	40A - First wash Hey everyone...this was just a simple two bucket wash. No claying, polishing, waxing, etc. I'll be working on those in a week. Then getting the clear bra installed. The dirt I bought it with... Some stuff came in the mail today Rinse bucket after Two imperfections on the passenger door. Looks like Scratch-X could handle these...they're very shallow After Didn't touch the wheels, wheel wells, door shuts, hatch shut, etc. This was really just a quickie because I got new products and was itching to wash it. More to come, Adams

03-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Look'n good! __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-12-2010, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	Very nice ride. Congrats on the foam gun, you will love it. I've had mine for some time now and love it. I don't mix the soap with water, just pour in your car soap and set it to the mix setting you desire. I use the smallest setting, works great. Also, I no longer use a two bucket wash system with the foam gun, it's not needed. Just rinse out your wash mitt in the rinse bucket after each small area you wash. I use a grit guard in my rinse bucket as well, just to be sure. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

03-15-2010, 02:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	Looks very sexy all covered in suds... __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

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03-11-2010, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
dropped1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach Posts: 302 Drives: SOLD 40th Z #104 Rep Power: 259	Looks great...Those imperfections will be easily correctable. So, what do you think, will this color be a swirls magnet like a black car? I hope not!!

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adalsky Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 53 Drives: 10 370z 40th Ann. Rep Power: 15	As noted, it's a foam gun. I bought mine from AutoGeek.net (no affiliation). Paid $60. I like it a lot, but I don't think I did the soap/water ratio right. It can foam better than I was able to do. Here's a linkAutogeek Quart Foamaster Foam Gun with FREE BONUS

03-12-2010, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
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03-12-2010, 10:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
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03-12-2010, 10:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Enjoy that beautiful paint while you can. I got out of my car breathing a little heavy once and it scratched the paint.