What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

zeeder · 04-29-2021, 03:36 PM

Went through a Touchless to, at least, knock the dirt off and to try and get the bird poop off. The poop was still there so I took some detailed spray to it and got it off. Took some picks before noticing that the poop was barely touched.

Not too bad for a 2013 with over 77k miles. This is my DD so I have to decide how much I want to obsess over aesthetics.

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JARblue · 04-29-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

Not too bad for a 2013 with over 77k miles. This is my DD so I have to decide how much I want to obsess over aesthetics.

The first thing you need to do is get that ugly crooked dealer name off the rear bumper

Take some fishing line (hopefully on a warm, sunny day) and pull it through the adhesive. There are several methods for removing the the adhesive remaining on the bumper.

Ghostvette · 04-29-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The first thing you need to do is get that ugly crooked dealer name off the rear bumper

Take some fishing line (hopefully on a warm, sunny day) and pull it through the adhesive. There are several methods for removing the the adhesive remaining on the bumper.

It's probably a decal, WD40 will take it off. I used a heat gun on low on the sticker from Carmax on my 2012, then hit the spot with clay & spray detailer. Gone in 10 minutes.

zeeder · 04-29-2021, 04:05 PM

I agree on removing the dealer badge! I also need to remove the Nissan emblems to install the Z badges I bought 8 years ago lol.

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zeeder · 04-29-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

It's probably a decal, WD40 will take it off. I used a heat gun on low on the sticker from Carmax on my 2012, then hit the spot with clay & spray detailer. Gone in 10 minutes.

Sadly, it’s not a sticker.

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JARblue · 04-29-2021, 04:08 PM

I always hesitate to recommend a heat gun because most people don't know how to properly use one near paint and clear coat.

Hard to tell from the photo resolution. But to me it looks like it is maybe plastic or metal and more than just a decal. Regardless, heat is a very effective tool when wielded properly.

Ghostvette · 04-29-2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I always hesitate to recommend a heat gun because most people don't know how to properly use one near paint and clear coat.

Hard to tell from the photo resolution. But to me it looks like it is maybe plastic or metal and more than just a decal. Regardless, heat is a very effective tool when wielded properly.

It was more like a handful of passes with the gun before I could snag the edges with a plastic tool. I got lots of practice replacing vehicle numbers on jeeps & 5 tons.

BettyZ · 04-30-2021, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

It's probably a decal, WD40 will take it off. I used a heat gun on low on the sticker from Carmax on my 2012, then hit the spot with clay & spray detailer. Gone in 10 minutes.

Made a poultice of white vinegar and punked my sister into holding it on the dealer trampstamp for 15 minutes. Adhesive slid off

BettyZ · 04-30-2021, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

It was more like a handful of passes with the gun before I could snag the edges with a plastic tool. I got lots of practice replacing vehicle numbers on jeeps & 5 tons.

I thought you used crayola stencils for the 5 tons?

axmea? · 04-30-2021, 04:26 AM

Washed and waxed for a wine tasting weekend. Paso Robles baby!

Ghostvette · 04-30-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I thought you used crayola stencils for the 5 tons?

We used chalk for the invasion markings. Crayons were for eating...

JARblue · 05-03-2021, 12:51 PM

Found a large amount of standing water inside my Z on the driver floorboard after big rains this weekend

Evidence points to a bad windshield install, so Safelite is scheduled to come out on Friday to fix it.

zeeder · 05-03-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Found a large amount of standing water inside my Z on the driver floorboard after big rains this weekend

Evidence points to a bad windshield install, so Safelite is scheduled to come out on Friday to fix it.

I went through a Touchless car wash last week and the high pressure spray came through the driver's side. The windshield was replaced right before I bought it so I'm glad that it didn't leak from there!

djburke87 · 05-05-2021, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Evidence points to a bad windshield install, so Safelite is scheduled to come out on Friday to fix it.

I'm pretty sure that's just a standard Safelite job. I haven't known them to do a good install job.

Depending on where you live, the weather can mess up the install. Safelite installs windows outdoors, so it often does not cure correctly. Your best bet is to take your car to a windshield place that does installs in a climate controlled garage. It's not convenient like Safelite, but you will end up with better results.

BettyZ · 05-05-2021, 07:06 AM

I had safelite do the install in my garage. While I watched.

04-29-2021, 03:36 PM	#5341 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	Went through a Touchless to, at least, knock the dirt off and to try and get the bird poop off. The poop was still there so I took some detailed spray to it and got it off. Took some picks before noticing that the poop was barely touched. Not too bad for a 2013 with over 77k miles. This is my DD so I have to decide how much I want to obsess over aesthetics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JARblue, Hotrodz, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

04-29-2021, 04:05 PM	#5344 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3428	What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY) I agree on removing the dealer badge! I also need to remove the Nissan emblems to install the Z badges I bought 8 years ago lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JARblue, Hotrodz, old guy and 1 others like this. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob Last edited by zeeder; 04-29-2021 at 04:10 PM.

04-29-2021, 04:08 PM	#5346 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I always hesitate to recommend a heat gun because most people don't know how to properly use one near paint and clear coat. Hard to tell from the photo resolution. But to me it looks like it is maybe plastic or metal and more than just a decal. Regardless, heat is a very effective tool when wielded properly. Hotrodz and old guy like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-30-2021, 04:26 AM	#5350 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Washed and waxed for a wine tasting weekend. Paso Robles baby! JARblue, Hotrodz, madwi and 3 others like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

05-03-2021, 12:51 PM	#5352 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Found a large amount of standing water inside my Z on the driver floorboard after big rains this weekend Evidence points to a bad windshield install, so Safelite is scheduled to come out on Friday to fix it. Hotrodz and old guy like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-05-2021, 07:06 AM	#5355 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	I had safelite do the install in my garage. While I watched. Hotrodz, Spooler and cubsfan51 like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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