Washing my new Z
I just got myself a black 370, going to wash it for the first time. Just wondering what you guys suggest I use in terms of soap, washing medium, and drying towel.
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YouTube - junkman2000 two bucket
Seems to be a solid system. There are a lot of threads on this, though. |
make sure you have a full understanding of how to wash the car properly with the right products and equipment before you actually go ahead and wash it. If you do it wrong you'll have swirls. You're better of letting the paint stay dirty for an extra few days while you gather all the products, then washing it once you have everyhing.
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I want to clean this car as soon as I get home from my business trip, seems like everyone has different opinions on how to do this the right way!!
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-Hose with a good nozzle -Car wash soap (decide for yourself what you want) -2 - 5 gallon buckets -2 Grit guards -2 lambswool wool wash mits (3 is better). some prefer microfiber, either are good. -several waffle weave microfiber drying towels. try to get tagless or at least just make sure you take off the tags search youtube for how to wash a car with 2 bucket method with grit guards. this should get you started. |
I just spent 300 dollars at an online store buying all the items you described Jeff, plus a few more, I am buying into the idea of an electric leaf blower like the guy in the video uses.
Thanks for all the help guys, you all have a lot of knowledge! I love this car, I hate the fact that I am away on business and cant drive it!! Ed |
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Thank you for this, I'll be following this for my first wash as well. I don't have time to order from Amazon since I want to wash it tomorrow after the rain is gone - where do you suppose one gets all the products for a reasonable price? Adjustable Hose Nozzle The quick disconnect adapter he used Foam Gun 2 buckets with Grit Guards Wash mitts And what products does he use in the foam gun, etc.? Thanks again! Edit: Quote:
$300??? Can you briefly itemize what you bought at what prices? Yikes, was not looking to spend this much but if it's what will keep my paint nice then I gotta put up the bucks. |
You can never go wrong with any of the Adams polish stuff any order gets u a DVD of how to wash,dry,clay polish and wax your car made me go and spend alot of money there.
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I almost forgot. If you watch part five of the vids, he gives you his coupon code to get 10% off.
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if theres any stubborn crud on the paint, just use some steel wool :p
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My list of products for the right wash |
I believe he is just using the car wash.
Also: Adam's Dual Action Car Polishing Accessory Kit BAM! I haven used the foam gun yet, but the wash mitt Adams sells are awesome! |
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Here is my kit that I tell people to buy if they want to get and keep their paint looking like mine. The first thing that you are going to notice is the price. You are going to think that the price is high. That's normal for folks who no nothing about quality detailing products and who are getting into serious paint care for the first time. I have been where you are. Everything in my kit is there for a specific reason. Also, everything in my kit is made in America, and none of it is crap that is made in China. Until you can look at my paint in person, you will not be able to appreciate what that kit contains and how much of a bargain that kit really is. Most of the stuff in my kit is a one time purchase. The only thing that you will be replacing is the car wash and the detail spray (about $30). Everything else will do multiple cars if you use it right and quit destroying your paint by washing the car wrong. That's the part of paint maintenance that so many people miss. You don't buy my kit to fix your paint a bunch of times, you buy my kit to fix your paint ONCE, and then you properly maintain it from that day forward. If you don't continue to destroy your paint, you won't have to keep fixing it. I could preach and preach on why you're wasting your money on some over the counter products but all you have to do is look at all the threads that I have started on this forum and you will immediately get an idea as to what I can do with paint. I do NOT do it with stuff made in China, I use quality supplies. Go cheap, get cheap results. |
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Also, just because something is made in China does not mean it is of lower quality. There are many Chinese made products that are of higher quality than US made products, and vice versa. I do agree 100% that knowing how to maintain a fully corrected paint finish is as important if not more important than knowing how to polish. I polished my Saab's paint with Swirl-X, a black LC pad and a PC. Are these results inferior versus my Menzerna po85rd which is my go to finishing polish? No, I think the results speak for themselves. Process: Swirl-X, LC pads, PC, and was given an isopropyl alcohol wipe down. No wax or sealant is on the car: sun shots don't lie, you can achieve perfect results with over the counter products. http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/DSC_0006.jpg |
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They know that for the most part, you get what you pay for. ;) |
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You can have your China products but I will choose to stick with American made when I can. Who knows, it may be my own job that I'm saving. |
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clay bar,car maintenance, detailing clay,car care products - AMS-C21-01 (China Manufacturer) - Auto Maintenance - Car Accessories Products - This would be Clay Magic: Clay Magic Detailing Clay Cleans the Surface of your Car Quote:
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Keeping jobs in the US is vital, no doubt about it. However, if an American job was lost to an overseas country, what would you be mad about? Maybe that they are willing to do the same job for less? Maybe all the labor unions that demand pay and benefits that are far above the industry average present too much cost to a company? I am an American, but this sense of entitlement is really going to hurt in the long run. Obviously, there are many factors in this complex topic. But if you don't want jobs shipped out, you have to step up your game to become more competitive and present a better deal to the company. Jobs are a privilege, not a right. As a disclaimer, I love to see jobs stay within the US but again, you cannot make blanket statements with the sole purpose of dismissing international products and elevating American made products. And you are on detailingworld, you should be seeing how the European/Asian nano technologies are producing detailing products that are far superior in performance to many traditional detailing products. |
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There are people on this very forum who know how long it takes to correct a normally swirled up car with the PC. How many passes can a guy do it 8 hours on one hood? I beg to differ with how long you think it may take using OTC products. That is what we were talking about. Quote:
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That's exactly why I use Adam's products. He gets it. ;) |
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I believe in a balance of using outsourcing and maintaining a strong labor market in the US, along with supporting US companies. I am merely presenting the opposite argument to yours as using either extremes can distort an argument in either direction when completely opposing views are used. Outsourcing has helped and hurt the US economy, just as there are good examples of quality products from the US and abroad as well as products of very poor quality from both sides. Also, you use Adams products due to reasons other than just the fact that you enjoy using them. ;) |
I bought an Adams Essentials Kit today, knowing that I will have no issue dealing with any one of Adams products if I feel it is not what I expected.
China and many other countries do not hold a level playing field for importation of American goods. We use soooo much product from China, they dictate the rules and we do our best to deal with it, but it is poor to say the least. We are all better off improving our economy, our lives by using common sense and using products that perform well, are made here, and fit our budget. |
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Adam Pitale stands by his products and his customers. He runs his business the way I run my own company. The customer is king. I have yet to place an ad in any media for the entire 12 years that I have had my company and I stay busy. Why? Just as Adam does, I treat my customers as if they were my closest family members, offering them a quality product at a reasonable price. That's just a few of the reasons that I use Adam's products and shy away from stuff imported from China. I guess you could say that I support the man and his morals more than I support his product line. It's nice to be a part of the ideology that made this country great. I supported this country in uniform and I will continue to support the moms and pops who remember what got us here and strive to make me proud to be an American. Quote:
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