The new “what did you do to your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVIII

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-22-2020, 05:49 AM

Started polishing the Z yesterday, figured it would kill some time over the holidays since we are staying home. Picked up a better polisher from hazard fraud to maybe hide some of the horrible my paint is becoming. Reviews are mostly positive and it's 1/5th the price of the cordless Makita I want

2 passes of Meguires fine cut cleaner and 1 pass of swirl remover 2.0

Still have scratches to work out

but not looking too bad

https://imgur.com/gallery/VLqeppv

Spoiler · 11-22-2020, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

Started polishing the Z yesterday, figured it would kill some time over the holidays since we are staying home. Picked up a better polisher from hazard fraud to maybe hide some of the horrible my paint is becoming. Reviews are mostly positive and it's 1/5th the price of the cordless Makita I want

2 passes of Meguires fine cut cleaner and 1 pass of swirl remover 2.0

Still have scratches to work out

but not looking too bad

https://imgur.com/gallery/VLqeppv

I got me a nice polisher and all the stuff, but I’m almost hesitant to buff mine as I dont want to make it worse. I have some fine scratches to take out .

Sign me,

Scared Polishing Virgin

God-Speed · 11-22-2020, 06:35 AM

Good Sunday Morning All. Hope you all are having a great weekend. The Mrs and I had lunch at one of our patio restaurants yesterday and even did a little shopping. It was very nice that we were able to have a great time and forget about all the BS that is going on.

75* for a high today with a 20% chance of rain this morning.

Oh and it's Steak Night tonight.

Have a Great Sunday Guys. Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Keep Washing Those Hands.

madwi · 11-22-2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

I got me a nice polisher and all the stuff, but I’m almost hesitant to buff mine as I dont want to make it worse. I have some fine scratches to take out .

Sign me,

Scared Polishing Virgin

Check out my man Mike Phillips on youtube for some pointers.

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-22-2020, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Check out my man Mike Phillips on youtube for some pointers.

madwi · 11-22-2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

I cant help your googling sucks!

Spoiler · 11-22-2020, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Check out my man Mike Phillips on youtube for some pointers.

Are you sure? Mike Phillips went to some porn site when I searched for him...

eastwest2300 · 11-22-2020, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

Are you sure? Mike Phillips went to some porn site when I searched for him...

johnxxx · 11-22-2020, 07:09 AM

Good morning!

Picked up my car from the wrap shop yesterday and that back bumper is now perfect! very happy with the results... Before / after pix attached. Notice the many shades of gray from the pix showing partly sunny day vs overcast. ( same camera used )

Went to close my pool yesterday and my utility drain pump been using for years broke and wouldn't turn on... ran to HD for best one they had ( 27 gpm ) but still wasn't good enough to drain below the returns before it got dark out so I can cover. ( have to drain about 7,000 gallons of water to get below returns... didn't turn on the pump until 1:30 and took til 6pm to finish. ). left everything out poolside as calm night in the low 40's with no winds...I'll get this taken care of today... have 6 helpers holding cover so I can snap the springs on...should go quick.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe!

madwi · 11-22-2020, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Good morning!

Picked up my car from the wrap shop yesterday and that back bumper is now perfect! very happy with the results... Before / after pix attached. Notice the many shades of gray from the pix showing partly sunny day vs overcast. ( same camera used )

Went to close my pool yesterday and my utility drain pump been using for years broke and wouldn't turn on... ran to HD for best one they had ( 27 gpm ) but still wasn't good enough to drain below the returns before it got dark out so I can cover. ( have to drain about 7,000 gallons of water to get below returns... didn't turn on the pump until 1:30 and took til 6pm to finish. ). left everything out poolside as calm night in the low 40's with no winds...I'll get this taken care of today... have 6 helpers holding cover so I can snap the springs on...should go quick.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe!

Looks great!

BettyZ · 11-22-2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Good morning!

Picked up my car from the wrap shop yesterday and that back bumper is now perfect! very happy with the results... Before / after pix attached. Notice the many shades of gray from the pix showing partly sunny day vs overcast. ( same camera used )

Went to close my pool yesterday and my utility drain pump been using for years broke and wouldn't turn on... ran to HD for best one they had ( 27 gpm ) but still wasn't good enough to drain below the returns before it got dark out so I can cover. ( have to drain about 7,000 gallons of water to get below returns... didn't turn on the pump until 1:30 and took til 6pm to finish. ). left everything out poolside as calm night in the low 40's with no winds...I'll get this taken care of today... have 6 helpers holding cover so I can snap the springs on...should go quick.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe!

Ew is loving those 50 shades of gray you got going on there.

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eastwest2300 · 11-22-2020, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Good morning!

Picked up my car from the wrap shop yesterday and that back bumper is now perfect! very happy with the results... Before / after pix attached. Notice the many shades of gray from the pix showing partly sunny day vs overcast. ( same camera used )

Went to close my pool yesterday and my utility drain pump been using for years broke and wouldn't turn on... ran to HD for best one they had ( 27 gpm ) but still wasn't good enough to drain below the returns before it got dark out so I can cover. ( have to drain about 7,000 gallons of water to get below returns... didn't turn on the pump until 1:30 and took til 6pm to finish. ). left everything out poolside as calm night in the low 40's with no winds...I'll get this taken care of today... have 6 helpers holding cover so I can snap the springs on...should go quick.

Have a great day everyone and stay safe!

i like it duude.

-ZS-Carpenter · 11-22-2020, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

I got me a nice polisher and all the stuff, but I’m almost hesitant to buff mine as I dont want to make it worse. I have some fine scratches to take out .

Sign me,

Scared Polishing Virgin

What kind is it? DA polishers are pretty fool proof. Start with soft pads and light compound and work up if needed.

Spoiler · 11-22-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

What kind is it? DA polishers are pretty fool proof. Start with soft pads and light compound and work up if needed.

I got me this one with a 25’ cord. Brand new still in the box .... I have the whole gamut of pads as well...

madwi · 11-22-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

I got me this one with a 25’ cord. Brand new still in the box .... I have the whole gamut of pads as well...

Tiny learning curve on a DA. You can get excellent results with not a lot of effort and low risk of doing any damage.

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11-22-2020, 05:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	Started polishing the Z yesterday, figured it would kill some time over the holidays since we are staying home. Picked up a better polisher from hazard fraud to maybe hide some of the horrible my paint is becoming. Reviews are mostly positive and it's 1/5th the price of the cordless Makita I want 2 passes of Meguires fine cut cleaner and 1 pass of swirl remover 2.0 Still have scratches to work out but not looking too bad https://imgur.com/gallery/VLqeppv

11-22-2020, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,366 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	Good Sunday Morning All. Hope you all are having a great weekend. The Mrs and I had lunch at one of our patio restaurants yesterday and even did a little shopping. It was very nice that we were able to have a great time and forget about all the BS that is going on. 75* for a high today with a 20% chance of rain this morning. Oh and it's Steak Night tonight. Have a Great Sunday Guys. Stay Safe, Stay Positive and Keep Washing Those Hands.