dlmartin81's PG Sport Z

dlmartin81

Here are some other photos in my album that were taken at work.

dlmartin81

So I finally got around to using the BlackFire Wet Diamond Clay, Polish & Shine Kit yesterday. It was a looooong day. I don't know the exact total time but it was somewhere around 6 hours. I only did the exterior and vacuumed the interior. I can only imagine how much longer if I cleaned that too.

I first started off with the shampoo (obviously). I used the two-bucket system. I found the car shampoo to be real suddy. The suds never disappeared from inside the bucket, unlike some other stuff I used.

Then I did the clay bar. I never used the CB before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I must say, it's pretty simple. The key is to keep the surface area and the bar lubricated. Other than that, you gently glide the bar back and forth (horizontal and vertical) until you can't here it pick up anymore grime. Then buff the area with a microfiber cloth.

After the CB, I did the polish. The polish is to remove the old wax and visually reduce swirls, while enhancing the paint's depth and richness.

Finally, I applied the "Super Polymer" wax. Unlike carnauba type waxes, no residue is left behind, thus making it real easy to work with around plastic trim and other stuff. Buffing it is a sinch as well. The other nice thing about this type of wax is that it lasts longer than the carnauba according to some sources. This kit also comes with a "maintenance" spray to apply after each wash to maintain the rich shine.

My final comments......This is a GREAT car care kit. Everything was easy to use. However, I need to purchase a buffing machine...lol. My arms were killing me half way through the polish and shine process. My wife wound up helping me. While I applied the products and worked them in, she came in behind and buffed it with a microfiber cloth. A couple months from now, when I'm ready to go through this whole procedure again, I may purchase the Porter Cable.


Here are a few pics from today (the day after applying the polish and shine). You can find the rest in my album >> BlackFire Polish and Shine. It was a hard day to shoot. The weather kept changing on me. It would go from sunny to cloudy and back to sunny again and so on.

Let me know what ya'll think.

CrownR426

Beautiful, I really like that pg color!

__________________
Love + Hardwork + Passion
RIP SVTRacer

dlmartin81

Thanks man.

GreenJalapeno

wow very gorgeous! It almost looks like a commercial pic.

dlmartin81

^^ Thanks.

I actually didn't think the pics came out right. They were taken with a regular point-and-shoot camera. Plus, I'm not a great photographer.

xiven

looks like your car has a crush

dlmartin81

^^ yeah...haha.

dlmartin81

I just got her tinted yesterday (Sat) with 40% LLumar film all around.

Below are some pics taken just after a wash this afternoon. The place that installed the film left all this residue on the outside of the car, which had to be taken care of....pronto.

There's too much going on in these pics to truly appreciate the new look. I'll try to take better pics tomorrow and post them up.





This shot is really irrelevant because it does not showcase the tint but it does however showcase the wonderful 'wax' I used last week.

RCZ

Looks good! 40 is pretty light, but it looks good!

dlmartin81

Thanks RCZ. Yeah, 40 is light but not too light IMO.

One of my main reasons to go with 40 is because I've been pulled over several times in the past for having 30 all around. I've gotten tickets and had to remove it twice (once in my previous car and the other on my wife's).

dlmartin81

Actually, my tint job is exactly the same as AK's. In fact, it was installed at the same place(Shades Of Gray).

AK370Z

VERY nice . I like it. I am very happy with my 40% tint. I was pulled over twice in last 3 months and cop didn't ask me about the tint - which is a plus. Just be careful and let it cure a little longer than they ask you.

Car looks shiny. I think you've inspired me to wax my Z today!

__________________
The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post
STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q.
Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section
My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3
Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE
Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

dlmartin81

Yes, I too am happy with it.

That's great that the cops didn't get on your azz about it.......and I know how them Jersey cops are.......definitely a plus.

So how much longer do you suggest me leaving the windows up? Today is supposed to be the last day.

Yes, she's pretty shiny. I waxed her last week (see above) and washed her yesterday. I took some better pics this morning and I'll post them up later this evening showing off the tint.......and shine of course.

dlmartin81

Ok, here are some pics from this morning. These pics are much better than those I took yesterday. I think the 40% looks great.....imo of course.

Also, take note of the awesome shiiiiiine.