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blackcherry20 04-01-2013 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2245470)
Sounds good. I never did clay on my cars before the Z, so it's been a new adventure. I'm going to be polishing the panels before the summer, so anything that might happen can be fixed then. :tup:

:icon18: I figured it wouldn't be a big deal, but I just wanted to get some additional feedback. If someone has a good reason why they do something a particular way, I'd like to know and see if it works for me as well. You're always welcome to advise me :tup: after all you are older than me :icon17: ;)

:tup: fixed :tup:

kenchan 04-01-2013 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2245437)
:hello: anyone? :hello:

mr.jar- i would use it while wiping dry so that your spray wax can add lubricity and let your waffle glide. :) at least that's how i use prima hydro. :tup:

and you dont NEED to clay before wax. it's better you have no contaminants on the paint to maximize wax/polymer adhesion, but not necessary especially if spray wax as it's a quicky like mr.alcheng said. :tup:

wheew, just got done inspecting my new HU for fit, re-position the gopro in my Z, and some other stuff for the house. ordered up another plate frame as the one i got today was kinda :ugh2:. hope the new one i ordered comes through..

griots stopped selling plate frames so i can't get the same ones ive been using with great success. :shakes head:

happytheman 04-01-2013 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2245413)
I just finished washing the Z :tup:

I am tempted to wipe it down with some Meguiar's Quik Wax spray that I haven't ever used. Would this be ok to do after the fresh wash even if I don't clay?

It's not going to hurt. Meg's makes some good products. I would not necessarily use it to replace a proper waxing, but if you want to use it to extend the life of the wax you do put down, by all means. :tup:

I'm curious to get your feedback on the product. Let us know your thoughts after the fact. :)

ZMan8 04-01-2013 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2245504)
It's not going to hurt. Meg's makes some good products. I would not necessarily use it to replace a proper waxing, but if you want to use it to extend the life of the wax you do put down, by all means. :tup:

I'm curious to get your feedback on the product. Let us know your thoughts after the fact. :)

I have used it last year with a lot of success . Just don't expect it to last a long time.

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JARblue 04-01-2013 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2245478)
Spray wax is more like a quicky, you use it in between regular wax.

Excellent :tup: I might have to get more of this stuff. I feel like I don't wax often enough already, so this stuff after the in between washes seems perfect!

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20 (Post 2245479)
:tup: fixed :tup:

:icon18: :p

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2245488)
mr.jar- i would use it while wiping dry so that your spray wax can add lubricity and let your waffle glide. :) at least that's how i use prima hydro. :tup:

and you dont NEED to clay before wax. it's better you have no contaminants on the paint to maximize wax/polymer adhesion, but not necessary especially if spray wax as it's a quicky like mr.alcheng said. :tup:

Your explanations are always comforting, Mr. Kenchan :tiphat: I'd rep you if I weren't out :)

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2245504)
It's not going to hurt. Meg's makes some good products. I would not necessarily use it to replace a proper waxing, but if you want to use it to extend the life of the wax you do put down, by all means. :tup:

I'm curious to get your feedback on the product. Let us know your thoughts after the fact. :)

The Quik Wax spray seems like a solid product. I definitely have a nice shine that isn't there after a normal wash. And because it was incredibly easy to apply, I will probably make it standard routine for the washes in between clay and wax :tup:

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I did the car in about 13 sections:

Roof (2), Hood (2), D/P Front Fender, D/P Door + Sideskirt, D/P Rear Fender, Rear Bumper (2), Hatch + Spoiler

I used one towel to spread the wax after spraying it directly on the panel. Then I used a separate towel for the final clean wipe for each section. It worked great and only took about 10 minutes to do the whole car :tup:

Note: I never wax my front bumper. I figure the sooner it starts looking ratty, the sooner I'll have a reason to replace it (probably with another stock) :icon17:

JARblue 04-01-2013 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2245523)
I have used it last year with a lot of success . Just don't expect it to last a long time.

That's the truth. I just had a small sample size (7 oz I think) and it's more than half gone after one use on the Z. Still, If I get a full size bottle, it should last about a year since I won't be using it during the full wash, clay, and wax sessions.

Pintsize725 04-01-2013 08:07 PM

So I don't think the wrap is sticking very well.


Huck 04-01-2013 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2245437)
:hello: anyone? :hello:

Use a microfiber cloth and you're fine.



I would just like to take this time to say that my MIL is the worst dishwasher-loader I have ever seen. I just noticed the dishes were done so I thought I would be nice and unload it. This is what I find. FML.
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Huck 04-01-2013 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2245545)
So I don't think the wrap is sticking very well.


I hope you didn't pay actual money for that... :(


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blackcherry20 04-01-2013 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck (Post 2245549)
Use a microfiber cloth and you're fine.



I would just like to take this time to say that my MIL is the worst dishwasher-loader I have ever seen. I just noticed the dishes were done so I thought I would be nice and unload it. This is what I find. FML.
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:confused: is she still living w you guys?!
Gawd. Hubby's nephew just left, been here since thursday. :icon14: omg. :shakes head:

Pintsize725 04-01-2013 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck (Post 2245558)
I hope you didn't pay actual money for that... :(


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No, the owner wasn't sure the wrap wwould stick so he tested it with just this one side. I'm texting him now to see if there is a better way to go about it or if this is it. If this is it, I'm getting in touch with a bodyshop to get it painted.

gurneyeagle 04-01-2013 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2245530)
That's the truth. I just had a small sample size (7 oz I think) and it's more than half gone after one use on the Z. Still, If I get a full size bottle, it should last about a year since I won't be using it during the full wash, clay, and wax sessions.

Mr. JAR - now that my work schedule is lightening up, I'd be more than happy to bring my Griot's stash to casa JAR for a wax "Tech Day". I've got both the 3" and 6" random orbital buffers and enough products to even make ms. pint happy (whose car we can work on too!). Might ask for a corner of a room to unroll a sleeping bag on, for the night, but happy to help. :tup:

JARblue 04-01-2013 08:25 PM

Here are the results of my first experience with Adam's Metal Polish 1 and 2:

Nissan 370Z Forum - JARblue's Album: Adams Metal Polish

I am quite happy with the results. This stuff definitely works better than any metal polishing products I tried previously. In fact, they never worked, which is probably the reason my exhaust tips got as dirty as they did.

Here is a close up after an initial clean with Windex
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And here are the final results :tup:
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GaleForce 04-01-2013 08:29 PM

Hooray! The forum is back to "normal"

XwChriswX 04-01-2013 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2245584)
Hooray! The forum is ghey again!

Fixed. :tiphat:


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