Austin370Z E-vents

Morbid370Z · 06-21-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

at least you're not sitting in a parking lot of a water park waiting on the rest of your family.

How did that happen?

Pintsize725 · 06-21-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Morbid370Z

How did that happen?

My mom's wonderful planning skills lol. Still sitting here wait while watching storm clouds roll by.

darkphantom · 06-22-2015, 05:23 PM

^I won't blame you - the weather forecast is sloppy these days. It was supposed to be 10% on friday and it rained all morning.

That day when that "storm" came through, it was showing yellow over my area...not a drop of rain!

p.s. any small meets this week? I've had the car for two months but I haven't been to any gatherings!

Morbid370Z · 06-22-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

^I won't blame you - the weather forecast is sloppy these days. It was supposed to be 10% on friday and it rained all morning.

That day when that "storm" came through, it was showing yellow over my area...not a drop of rain!

p.s. any small meets this week? I've had the car for two months but I haven't been to any gatherings!

Not sure! I'm polishing and sealing the Z today. Taking a break for food, but, I am normally free Monday:s and Tuesdays. I work nights otherwise.

Pintsize725 · 06-22-2015, 06:09 PM

I don't have a Z anymore soooo......

Morbid370Z · 06-22-2015, 11:25 PM

Didn't quite finish up this evening. Just need to do the front left fender and front bumper, then apply sealant.

I'll wake up and finish in the morning. Never want to do this again. >.>

darkphantom · 06-23-2015, 10:36 AM

wash/Clay/wash/Polish/wax/seal...takes FOREVER! I don't have a garage so I don't really do all that...have to pay someone -_-

Morbid370Z · 06-23-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

wash/Clay/wash/Polish/wax/seal...takes FOREVER! I don't have a garage so I don't really do all that...have to pay someone -_-

I know! Started at 6am yesterday. Just finished the sealant.

Worked till about 2:30, took a break to grab food wirh Mrs. Pint and co, started again about 7 till 10ish. Worked from 6:30 till 9:30.

I had never polished mine, so I had to do two stages.

darkphantom · 06-23-2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Morbid370Z

I know! Started at 6am yesterday. Just finished the sealant.

Worked till about 2:30, took a break to grab food wirh Mrs. Pint and co, started again about 7 till 10ish. Worked from 6:30 till 9:30.

I had never polished mine, so I had to do two stages.

What are you using for the polish?

Morbid370Z · 06-23-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

What are you using for the polish?

The V36/V38 stuff that came with my Torq DA orbital. It worked well! Probably a 90% swirl reduction.

jsutton2 · 06-25-2015, 09:28 PM

Did you have rock chips or any imperfections in your paint before doing this? Mine has eaten some rocks as of late and I think it's too late for my paint, the damage is done kinda thing... I really don't want to re-paint because I'm so scared no one will do it right.

Pintsize725 · 06-25-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jsutton2

Did you have rock chips or any imperfections in your paint before doing this? Mine has eaten some rocks as of late and I think it's too late for my paint, the damage is done kinda thing... I really don't want to re-paint because I'm so scared no one will do it right.

I had my pearl white resprayed at Caliber Collision on 620 and the match was spot on.

H&R in Leander matched my husband's red 350Z really well too.

Morbid370Z · 06-26-2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jsutton2

Did you have rock chips or any imperfections in your paint before doing this? Mine has eaten some rocks as of late and I think it's too late for my paint, the damage is done kinda thing... I really don't want to re-paint because I'm so scared no one will do it right.

Yeah, it's been my DD for a bit over a year so it has rock chips abound. I stopped worrying about it after the first three or so. Or maybe it was the pole I backed into the first night I had the car. Dunno!

So, while the rock chips stand out a tad bit more now, the rest of the paint looks really nice. There are still swirls, but not nearly as many and it's super shiny.

I'm happy with the results.

Your silver is likely MUCH more forgiving than black. Hell, anything is likely more forgiving than black. The metallic flakes pop like crazy now though, I really like it.

jsutton2 · 06-26-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Morbid370Z

Yeah, it's been my DD for a bit over a year so it has rock chips abound. I stopped worrying about it after the first three or so. Or maybe it was the pole I backed into the first night I had the car. Dunno!

So, while the rock chips stand out a tad bit more now, the rest of the paint looks really nice. There are still swirls, but not nearly as many and it's super shiny.

I'm happy with the results.

Your silver is likely MUCH more forgiving than black. Hell, anything is likely more forgiving than black. The metallic flakes pop like crazy now though, I really like it.

Awesome, do you have a link to the kit you purchased?

Morbid370Z · 06-27-2015, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jsutton2

Awesome, do you have a link to the kit you purchased?

Basically this.

Chemical Guys BUF_501X - TORQ® 10FX Random Orbital Polisher Kit (9 items)

Seems like this is the normalized price wherever you find it now.

06-22-2015, 05:23 PM	#2328 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 243	^I won't blame you - the weather forecast is sloppy these days. It was supposed to be 10% on friday and it rained all morning. That day when that "storm" came through, it was showing yellow over my area...not a drop of rain! p.s. any small meets this week? I've had the car for two months but I haven't been to any gatherings! __________________ '13 PW M6 \| Takeda \| ARK GRiP V2 \| H&R

06-22-2015, 06:09 PM	#2330 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211844	I don't have a Z anymore soooo...... __________________ Tracie

06-22-2015, 11:25 PM	#2331 (permalink)
Morbid370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 214 Drives: '14 Touring SP 7AT Rep Power: 11	Didn't quite finish up this evening. Just need to do the front left fender and front bumper, then apply sealant. I'll wake up and finish in the morning. Never want to do this again. >.> __________________ AEM . Motordyne . Fast Intentions . Z1 . UpRev

06-23-2015, 10:36 AM	#2332 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 243	wash/Clay/wash/Polish/wax/seal...takes FOREVER! I don't have a garage so I don't really do all that...have to pay someone -_- __________________ '13 PW M6 \| Takeda \| ARK GRiP V2 \| H&R

06-25-2015, 09:28 PM	#2336 (permalink)
jsutton2 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 239 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 11	Did you have rock chips or any imperfections in your paint before doing this? Mine has eaten some rocks as of late and I think it's too late for my paint, the damage is done kinda thing... I really don't want to re-paint because I'm so scared no one will do it right. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver 370z Sport - 08/01/2014 - And so it begins...

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