Winter prep

GaleForce · 11-22-2011, 10:34 PM

Just a quick post, and a quick wash and prep of my 370z before I put the car cover on for the winter.

The usual Sonax shots,

IMG_4405 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4411 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4412 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Getting my foam gun ready. Just water and Adams car wash,

IMG_4413 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Foamed. Still haven't figured out how to get the heavy coat of foam...

IMG_4414 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4415 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Checking the temp. The temp was dropping fast,

IMG_4416 by J M Gale, on Flickr

A quick snack break... the celery was gone first, lol,

IMG_4428 by J M Gale, on Flickr

The car is a 2009 model originally bought early 2010. I just purchased it end of August this year. It only has 6000 miles on it. I don't think it's ever been clayed because this is the results from half of the roof,

IMG_4425 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Im saving a full correction for the spring when weather warms up a bit. I really just wanted to make sure it was clean before the car cover went on. After the clay I did a coat of MPL, Sonus on the tires, and wiped down the engine,

IMG_4437 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4436 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4441 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4435 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Here she is covered up. I bought the cover from CoverQuest. They are very good as far as shipping to Canada goes. I opted for the Noah fabric even though it will only be stored indoors. I'm very happy with the fit and finish of the cover,

IMG_4421 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4420 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4419 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4443 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

LakeShow · 11-23-2011, 12:37 AM

Nice...

haitech · 11-23-2011, 04:49 AM

hibernation

GaleForce · 11-23-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Nice...

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by haitech

hibernation

It's going to be the longest winter of my life! lol

mults · 11-23-2011, 03:21 PM

I am planning on putting her to sleep this weekend. The temperature is supposed to be about 60° and sunny, so this will NOT be a pleasant experience. You are correct that it will be a LONG A$$ winter. Nighty, night good friend!

Deadman · 11-23-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

I am planning on putting her to sleep this weekend. The temperature is supposed to be about 60° and sunny, so this will NOT be a pleasant experience. You are correct that it will be a LONG A$$ winter. Nighty, night good friend!

ya, mine has been in the garage but out she comes this week! 55-60 and sunny thursday-saturday! Happy thanksgiving everyone!

P.S. Do you happen to live near North Olmsted?

mults · 11-23-2011, 08:00 PM

I live on the east side in Mayfield Heights. Not too far away.

MattP725 · 11-23-2011, 08:30 PM

I'll be doing the same myself soon... the silver cleans up nice, best part about that color. I don't have your foam gun but the one I have has different selectors with different size holes that allow more or less foam out... you should have something similiar.

MattP725 · 11-23-2011, 08:31 PM

Also more soap or less water in the solution will increase foam too. I do approx 50/50 and get a good coat.

GaleForce · 11-23-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

Also more soap or less water in the solution will increase foam too. I do approx 50/50 and get a good coat.

Yeah, my foamer has the selectors, I've tried them out with some success. I think I'm not using enough soap, only ~1 oz. plus water. I'll try doing 4+ oz of soap plus water and see how that goes.

LakeShow · 11-24-2011, 12:28 AM

Looking nice and clean....I'm probably looking to drive everyday other than snow days here in NY with the harsh winters.

nmjaxx9 · 11-24-2011, 11:37 PM

Nice work, looks like what I did before I tucked the Z away for the winter.

dennis26 · 11-25-2011, 10:14 AM

Some things I don't miss since moving south. Selling my snow blower and putting my car up for the winter.

GaleForce · 11-25-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dennis26

Some things I don't miss since moving south. Selling my snow blower and putting my car up for the winter.

I hear ya! I've lived in Canada (Ontario) all my life.... I wouldn't miss the snow for one second if I moved to warmer climates!

kenchan · 11-28-2011, 04:01 PM

looks good. hope you let the car dry for about a week before you put the cover on. mine was washed last week and waiting for everything to completely dry.

11-22-2011, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Winter prep Just a quick post, and a quick wash and prep of my 370z before I put the car cover on for the winter. The usual Sonax shots, IMG_4405 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4411 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4412 by J M Gale, on Flickr Getting my foam gun ready. Just water and Adams car wash, IMG_4413 by J M Gale, on Flickr Foamed. Still haven't figured out how to get the heavy coat of foam... IMG_4414 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4415 by J M Gale, on Flickr Checking the temp. The temp was dropping fast, IMG_4416 by J M Gale, on Flickr A quick snack break... the celery was gone first, lol, IMG_4428 by J M Gale, on Flickr The car is a 2009 model originally bought early 2010. I just purchased it end of August this year. It only has 6000 miles on it. I don't think it's ever been clayed because this is the results from half of the roof, IMG_4425 by J M Gale, on Flickr Im saving a full correction for the spring when weather warms up a bit. I really just wanted to make sure it was clean before the car cover went on. After the clay I did a coat of MPL, Sonus on the tires, and wiped down the engine, IMG_4437 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4436 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4441 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4435 by J M Gale, on Flickr Here she is covered up. I bought the cover from CoverQuest. They are very good as far as shipping to Canada goes. I opted for the Noah fabric even though it will only be stored indoors. I'm very happy with the fit and finish of the cover, IMG_4421 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4420 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4419 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4443 by J M Gale, on Flickr Thanks for looking! __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

11-23-2011, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Nice... __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	I am planning on putting her to sleep this weekend. The temperature is supposed to be about 60° and sunny, so this will NOT be a pleasant experience. You are correct that it will be a LONG A$$ winter. Nighty, night good friend! __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

11-23-2011, 08:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	I live on the east side in Mayfield Heights. Not too far away. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

11-24-2011, 12:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Looking nice and clean....I'm probably looking to drive everyday other than snow days here in NY with the harsh winters. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-23-2011, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 14	hibernation

11-23-2011, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	I'll be doing the same myself soon... the silver cleans up nice, best part about that color. I don't have your foam gun but the one I have has different selectors with different size holes that allow more or less foam out... you should have something similiar.

11-23-2011, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Also more soap or less water in the solution will increase foam too. I do approx 50/50 and get a good coat.

11-24-2011, 11:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Nice work, looks like what I did before I tucked the Z away for the winter.

11-25-2011, 10:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 13	Some things I don't miss since moving south. Selling my snow blower and putting my car up for the winter.

11-28-2011, 04:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	looks good. hope you let the car dry for about a week before you put the cover on. mine was washed last week and waiting for everything to completely dry.

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