Washed and Waxed the 370Z today! (Monterey Blue + pics inside :) )

AK370Z · 04-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Well, last few days, the weather has been GREAT here in Jersey. Today, I had few hours of FREE time. So, I decided to wash and wax the Z. Please note, I wax EVERY TIME I wash meaning, I will do this (wash+wash) sometime next month again.

As I'm saving up for the nice adam's kit, I'm using NXT 2.0 (+ Meguiars microfiber cloth) for the time being. It's pretty good. Does a good job. But I eventually want to get the Adams Detailing kit as well as perfect interior kit (I actually tried to place order for the int kit last week but their website was acting up that night

. I'll probably order it next week).

I always use two bucket to wash the car. Thanks to alefcole who taught me this trick. It's amazing how much dirt you'll see in that clear water bucket after the wash. Take a look

TWO BUCKET SYSTEM

Dirty water in bucket 1 after wash

Well, here are some BEFORE pictures. Oh btw, did I mention I HATE pollen!

During the WASH

Post wash+wax picture

Glossy

I also put RAINX on the windshield. I love RAINX

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Ray · 04-08-2010, 10:00 PM

Outstanding!!

I always found NXT to leave an oily sheen the next day on my paint, and I quit using it. That was on a Black car. Don't know why it would do that.

She looks GREAT!

04-08-2010, 10:45 PM

S13

Dude pollen ftl. My Z looks green

SmoothZ · 04-08-2010, 10:49 PM

Car looks really good.

AK, you seriously need a garage to store that baby. I'm spoiled...or at least my Z is spoiled. I usually wash mine inside the garage.

tsolin01 · 04-08-2010, 11:18 PM

Looking good! I'm gonna have to do the same this weekend if the weather holds up.

209Z · 04-09-2010, 12:40 AM

i saw all the videos of the adam detailing video. I really want that 500$ kit. Looks sooooo sweet but yet soo expensive. With that kit I can do a detail service for my are for sure haha!

JakeZ34 · 04-09-2010, 09:50 AM

I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

Ryan@Forged · 04-09-2010, 10:00 AM

Looks great! I love Monty Blue!

LinPark · 04-09-2010, 10:09 AM

Amazing job! I'm doing the same this weekend - my babies first bath and wax. I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish. The Adam's stuff looks nice.

The Body Shop at the dealer actually gave me a large bottle of 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Swirl Remover - said it was slighly more abbrasive than clay but works really well for fine touch up - watched him use it right in front of my eyes and it was pretty impressive.

2theextreme · 04-09-2010, 10:32 AM

Looks great! And this photo:

Looks like a cool place....at the end of the street and water for a view....nice!

LinPark · 04-09-2010, 03:58 PM

And go figure, there's a Mustang in the background - can't drive a mile without seeing one on the road these days and this picture proves it.

xiven · 04-09-2010, 04:15 PM

AK, how does it look today?

brakedrift12 · 04-09-2010, 05:50 PM

u said u use NXT 2.0? what about the wax? or does it go "wash+wax in one"? BTW, nice clean wash

Hi-Step'n370Z · 04-09-2010, 06:41 PM

Ak, the Adams Detailing kit looks like a great set up, how did you learn of it? Or in other words, what made you choose Adams over another? I always felt that an overall reliable fall-back was the Meguires products, but know there are better out there, just have to find them.

zulus370Z · 04-09-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish.

Isnt the Clay bar for older paint jobs? not for a brand new car since the clay bar kinda hides some old blemishes.

04-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Washed and Waxed the 370Z today! (Monterey Blue + pics inside :) ) Well, last few days, the weather has been GREAT here in Jersey. Today, I had few hours of FREE time. So, I decided to wash and wax the Z. Please note, I wax EVERY TIME I wash meaning, I will do this (wash+wash) sometime next month again. As I'm saving up for the nice adam's kit, I'm using NXT 2.0 (+ Meguiars microfiber cloth) for the time being. It's pretty good. Does a good job. But I eventually want to get the Adams Detailing kit as well as perfect interior kit (I actually tried to place order for the int kit last week but their website was acting up that night . I'll probably order it next week). I always use two bucket to wash the car. Thanks to alefcole who taught me this trick. It's amazing how much dirt you'll see in that clear water bucket after the wash. Take a look TWO BUCKET SYSTEM Dirty water in bucket 1 after wash Well, here are some BEFORE pictures. Oh btw, did I mention I HATE pollen! During the WASH Post wash+wax picture Glossy I also put RAINX on the windshield. I love RAINX . __________________ 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.

04-08-2010, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ray Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 7 Drives: 10 370z PW Roadster Rep Power: 15	Outstanding!! I always found NXT to leave an oily sheen the next day on my paint, and I quit using it. That was on a Black car. Don't know why it would do that. She looks GREAT! __________________ 2010 370z Roadster PW Touring/Auto

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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 35	Car looks really good. AK, you seriously need a garage to store that baby. I'm spoiled...or at least my Z is spoiled. I usually wash mine inside the garage. __________________ "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."

04-08-2010, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Looking good! I'm gonna have to do the same this weekend if the weather holds up. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

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209Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockton, Cali (209) Posts: 1,058 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 278	i saw all the videos of the adam detailing video. I really want that 500$ kit. Looks sooooo sweet but yet soo expensive. With that kit I can do a detail service for my are for sure haha! __________________ Team Blur My Build Thread Fast Intentions\|KWS\|BERK\|Carbon Fiber Element\| SEIBON\|Memphis Car Audio\| Status Autoworks\|Lusso Forged\|Autohaus\|PWJDM\|SPC

04-08-2010, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	S13 Dude pollen ftl. My Z looks green

04-09-2010, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 197	I just want to let you guys know, as a professional detailer, the Adam's kit is great but it's a rape on the price. There are products out there that literally does the same if not better job then Adam's but for a lot cheaper.

04-09-2010, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	Looks great! I love Monty Blue!

04-09-2010, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	Amazing job! I'm doing the same this weekend - my babies first bath and wax. I plan to do the 2 bucket wash, then a Meguire's claybar treatment, then the NXT 2.0 finish. The Adam's stuff looks nice. The Body Shop at the dealer actually gave me a large bottle of 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Swirl Remover - said it was slighly more abbrasive than clay but works really well for fine touch up - watched him use it right in front of my eyes and it was pretty impressive. Last edited by LinPark; 04-09-2010 at 10:15 AM.

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Looks great! And this photo: Looks like a cool place....at the end of the street and water for a view....nice! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	And go figure, there's a Mustang in the background - can't drive a mile without seeing one on the road these days and this picture proves it.

04-09-2010, 04:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 43 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 293	AK, how does it look today?

04-09-2010, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
brakedrift12 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 266 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z 4G M6 Rep Power: 15	u said u use NXT 2.0? what about the wax? or does it go "wash+wax in one"? BTW, nice clean wash

04-09-2010, 06:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	Ak, the Adams Detailing kit looks like a great set up, how did you learn of it? Or in other words, what made you choose Adams over another? I always felt that an overall reliable fall-back was the Meguires products, but know there are better out there, just have to find them.

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