What did you do with your Z today

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Washed, clayed, and waxed by myself for the first time!

nice. claying makes such a difference.

kenchan · 05-28-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Washed, clayed, and waxed by myself for the first time!

Nice! The butter smooth finish feels good, huh?

one thing to watch out though.... miguiars soft blue was too firm and swirled my Z's finish. I recommend using the super soft *****'* clay. Its a yellow super soft mud like clay that does not haze the Z's finish. Use disposable gloves when u handle it.

Paint Cleaning Clay - Griot's Garage

EazyD · 05-29-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Nice! The butter smooth finish feels good, huh?

one thing to watch out though.... miguiars soft blue was too firm and swirled my Z's finish. I recommend using the super soft *****'* clay. Its a yellow super soft mud like clay that does not haze the Z's finish. Use disposable gloves when u handle it.

Paint Cleaning Clay - Griot's Garage

Thanks - I used whatever clay came with the Meguiar's $40 starter kit from Amazon. Did this after using Optimum No Rinse. The clay is white and two bars came in a black plastic container. Individually wrapped. I used tons of Meguiar's Ultra Quik detailer and an orange microfiber from some brand from Target to wipe off

- but no swirls. The one awesome microfiber I got in the Meguiar's kit was used up during the wash. I'll post some pics tomorrow maybe. They are on my Facebook already, you guys can friend me.

SmoothZ · 05-28-2011, 08:22 PM

Thanks for that tip and link, kenchan. I was looking for a new kind of clay bar.

kenchan · 05-28-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Thanks for that tip and link, kenchan. I was looking for a new kind of clay bar.

Np.

Mike · 05-28-2011, 09:29 PM

ate up a bunch of BMWs and P-cars at Barber Motorsports Park. Never could catch up with the Ferrari though, but he never caught me either

Fatalsports · 05-28-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

I had the opportunity to race a WRX today killed him out of the hole but I bounced the rev limiter once in first then came out in second with both tires hitting back and forth put a full carlength on this guy as I took it up to 75mph in a 35mph zone. I need more practice

Hoping this was a joke....

happytheman · 05-28-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

I had the opportunity to ride my tricycle around the block today

There..fixed your post for you

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happytheman · 05-28-2011, 11:02 PM

I did NOT take my Z to the beach today where I saw a blue convertible 350 cruising along the salt-strewn stretch of sand.

kenchan · 05-28-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

ate up a bunch of BMWs and P-cars at Barber Motorsports Park. Never could catch up with the Ferrari though, but he never caught me either

woah, sounds like fun.

time we put a little bottle in your Z to wake up them spaghetti's just for fun down the straight.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

There..fixed your post for you

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I did NOT take my Z to the beach today where I saw a blue convertible 350 cruising along the salt-strewn stretch of sand.

yah, i would never want to park my hobby car near a beach. not only for sand getting all over inside and out and in the nooks, but the salt.

last thing i need is my Z to smell like dead rotten fish too.

Kingbaby · 05-28-2011, 11:19 PM

I drove my car today!

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 10:39 AM

EazyD- as long as u don't wipe dry and forcefully your hazing should be at a minimum using target towels.

Most terry towels sold today are just as bad. Good MF towels are worth the investment if you're serious about detailing but for most folks its overkill.

happytheman · 05-29-2011, 10:45 AM

I didn't mention this yesterday, but I came out of the house to see my wife washing her Xterra with my MF cloths (including the wheels and tires)! D'oh!

Time to get some new ones and keep 'em separated (insert obligatory Offspring tune here).

kenchan · 05-29-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I didn't mention this yesterday, but I came out of the house to see my wife washing her Xterra with my MF cloths (including the wheels and tires)! D'oh!

Time to get some new ones and keep 'em separated (insert obligatory Offspring tune here).

Ouch!

I suppose if you wash it well you're fine. I use a few oz of this stuff called Microfiber Cleaner by you know who during each wash. I use detergent + this stuff.

Keeps the towels plush. I hang dry only.

Fatalsports · 05-29-2011, 11:08 AM

Just found out the wife is pregnant with our 2nd little one...didn't happen in the Z though...

I think I'm still keeping the Z!

05-28-2011, 08:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Thanks for that tip and link, kenchan. I was looking for a new kind of clay bar. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

05-28-2011, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	ate up a bunch of BMWs and P-cars at Barber Motorsports Park. Never could catch up with the Ferrari though, but he never caught me either __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	I did NOT take my Z to the beach today where I saw a blue convertible 350 cruising along the salt-strewn stretch of sand.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	EazyD- as long as u don't wipe dry and forcefully your hazing should be at a minimum using target towels. Most terry towels sold today are just as bad. Good MF towels are worth the investment if you're serious about detailing but for most folks its overkill.

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