well water ---spots galore

Sandra Dee · 07-09-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

depends where you go. Look at their website if they have one. look at the types of cars they do. You'd rather go to a place that does very high end cars because they are probably better, if someone with a lambo/ferrari trusts them with their car, than you can certainly trust them with your Z. Where as if you go to joe shmoes place, and the highest end car he does is a VW Golf, you might want to reconsider.
The Junkman, a user on here, has a bunch of videos on youtube of how to do various parts of detailing and they are really good. If you have the right tools, products, and know how, you can do it yourself.

yeah-i watched a video on swirl marks-eek . I live in Chapel Hill NC --but maybe there is a detailer in Raleigh that does high end cars. If it is too far from the hospital where I work-I will just do it myself. Might be fun anyway....

Trips · 07-09-2010, 01:05 PM

Simple and it works, No drying to be done.
at your local autoparts store or Target

Nikon FM · 07-09-2010, 01:40 PM

I get spots really easy on mine as well due to the water where I live. After washing I blow dry the car (cleaned leaf blower) and wipe it down with Adam's waterless wash…….no spots

Sandra Dee · 07-09-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikon FM

I get spots really easy on mine as well due to the water where I live. After washing I blow dry the car (cleaned leaf blower) and wipe it down with Adam's waterless wash…….no spots

Sounds like the leaf blower is the way to go. I actually have one in my tool shed that has never been used. I will get it out this weekend-I am ready to rock and roll!

Sandra Dee · 07-09-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Simple and it works, No drying to be done.
at your local autoparts store or Target

yes-i got this and put Wolfgang car shampoo in it. I still get spots-filters turn dark pretty quickly.

StealthZ · 07-09-2010, 02:55 PM

Metro vac n blow is a great auto detailing tool. vacuum and a blower and pretty powerful to.

Sandra Dee · 07-09-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StealthZ

Metro vac n blow is a great auto detailing tool. vacuum and a blower and pretty powerful to.

I am looking at polishers too-do you use one? What kind if you do?

Nikon FM · 07-09-2010, 08:10 PM

Sounds like your'e getting pretty serious:

check out:
Adam's Complete Dual-Action Car Polisher Kit

Since they are vendors there is a discount you can get as well.

LMBmikeZ · 07-09-2010, 08:12 PM

honestly man with wax and polish I would do it by hand. If you are using a machine make sure you are using a "Machine Polish" opposed to a hand/normal polish I would start by looking at the Adam's website link on the forum, they have a variety of both. I would recommend a "Machine Polish" and one of the machines recommended by them, there is many videos from them with demos, tips and recommendations for product uses. GL!

It becomes very addictive I find the more I get into detailing my Z!

Post above is basically the same didn't update as I wrote my post!

Sandra Dee · 07-12-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

honestly man with wax and polish I would do it by hand. If you are using a machine make sure you are using a "Machine Polish" opposed to a hand/normal polish I would start by looking at the Adam's website link on the forum, they have a variety of both. I would recommend a "Machine Polish" and one of the machines recommended by them, there is many videos from them with demos, tips and recommendations for product uses. GL!

It becomes very addictive I find the more I get into detailing my Z!

Post above is basically the same didn't update as I wrote my post!

I need to get educated-that is for sure! I love learning new things and I look at this as another adventure. just dont want to damage the car's paint. I will be very very careful.

StealthZ · 07-09-2010, 09:15 PM

start with a porter cable IMHO. As that is what I did and the new one has godo amount of power and versatility. There is a really good kit from Autogeek.net, and has everything you could need, this is about the same that I use and would recommend to you. Also Meguire's G110 V2 polisher is very good. Mix it with some new Hydrotech pads and good microfiber towels and your set up for perfection. PM if you want to discuss these more.

Dual Action Orbital Polishers and pads: Porter Cable 7424 : Porter Cable 7424XP: Lake Country Buffing Foam Pads

fairladyZ34 · 07-10-2010, 12:51 AM

yeah the leafblower is a great way to dry the car.. and you can blow all the water out of the tought cracks so it doesnt run down later and leave spots, then hit ur car with polish and wax and ur good

fullmonty · 07-10-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

yeah the leafblower is a great way to dry the car.. and you can blow all the water out of the tought cracks so it doesnt run down later and leave spots, then hit ur car with polish and wax and ur good

I wash my car before I leave the firehouse on occasion, but the leaf blower there walked away. So I drive down the highway at about 80mph and that does the trick. I'm afraid towels will leave swirls

fairladyZ34 · 07-10-2010, 01:39 AM

^ i tried that once, unfortunately during pollen season and i just had to wash my car again

RomRox · 07-10-2010, 03:32 PM

not to mention all the dust your rear bumper picks up and streaks from the water that leaves your outside rear view mirrors.

07-09-2010, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Simple and it works, No drying to be done. at your local autoparts store or Target __________________

07-09-2010, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	I get spots really easy on mine as well due to the water where I live. After washing I blow dry the car (cleaned leaf blower) and wipe it down with Adam's waterless wash…….no spots __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

07-09-2010, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	Sounds like your'e getting pretty serious: check out: Adam's Complete Dual-Action Car Polisher Kit Since they are vendors there is a discount you can get as well. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

07-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10351	honestly man with wax and polish I would do it by hand. If you are using a machine make sure you are using a "Machine Polish" opposed to a hand/normal polish I would start by looking at the Adam's website link on the forum, they have a variety of both. I would recommend a "Machine Polish" and one of the machines recommended by them, there is many videos from them with demos, tips and recommendations for product uses. GL! It becomes very addictive I find the more I get into detailing my Z! Post above is basically the same didn't update as I wrote my post! Last edited by LMBmikeZ; 07-09-2010 at 08:14 PM. Reason: Post above is basically the same didn't update as I wrote post!

07-10-2010, 12:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 20	yeah the leafblower is a great way to dry the car.. and you can blow all the water out of the tought cracks so it doesnt run down later and leave spots, then hit ur car with polish and wax and ur good __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

07-09-2010, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	Metro vac n blow is a great auto detailing tool. vacuum and a blower and pretty powerful to.

07-09-2010, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	start with a porter cable IMHO. As that is what I did and the new one has godo amount of power and versatility. There is a really good kit from Autogeek.net, and has everything you could need, this is about the same that I use and would recommend to you. Also Meguire's G110 V2 polisher is very good. Mix it with some new Hydrotech pads and good microfiber towels and your set up for perfection. PM if you want to discuss these more. Dual Action Orbital Polishers and pads: Porter Cable 7424 : Porter Cable 7424XP: Lake Country Buffing Foam Pads

07-10-2010, 01:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 20	^ i tried that once, unfortunately during pollen season and i just had to wash my car again __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

07-10-2010, 03:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	not to mention all the dust your rear bumper picks up and streaks from the water that leaves your outside rear view mirrors.

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