What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

JARblue · 05-13-2019, 09:23 AM

If you have trouble with streaks on your glass (inside or outside) you are using the wrong kind of towel and/or too much product. If the glass is especially dirty then you can use whatever towel and a lot of cleaner. After most of the excess product is removed, wipe off the rest with a quality glass towel. If the glass is pretty clean, then a glass towel and minimal amount of product is all that is needed.

I watch videos of people literally covering the entire glass surface with a product. What a waste. For me, one light misting on the towel is usually sufficient for half the front windshield or one door window.

Hotrodz · 05-13-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

If you have trouble with streaks on your glass (inside or outside) you are using the wrong kind of towel and/or too much product. If the glass is especially dirty then you can use whatever towel and a lot of cleaner. After most of the excess product is removed, wipe off the rest with a quality glass towel. If the glass is pretty clean, then a glass towel and minimal amount of product is all that is needed.

I watch videos of people literally covering the entire glass surface with a product. What a waste. For me, one light misting on the towel is usually sufficient for half the front windshield or one door window.

Yep, still a pain in the arse. Hard to keep the back of my hand from touching the window and then dust loves a clean window so don't turn on AC or vents. I don't worry about it to much. Close enough is good enough because racecar!

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BettyZ · 05-13-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yep, still a pain in the arse. Hard to keep the back of my hand from touching the window and then dust loves a clean window so don't turn on AC or vents. I don't worry about it to much. Close enough is good enough because racecar!

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Adam's Polishes glass cleaner and glass towels for sure. Also, nitrile gloves! I go through 20 pairs or so when I detail my Z.

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Hotrodz · 05-13-2019, 02:08 PM

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Adam's Polishes glass cleaner and glass towels for sure. Also, nitrile gloves! I go through 20 pairs or so when I detail my Z.

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LOL, that is too much work. I use rag company glass cleaning polishing towels after following the method Jar posted. She looks good but ain't no hard parking show car. Hell, I got to get the sand and dust out of her after doing a little off roading at the track the weekend my motor blew back in November.

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mishuko · 05-13-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yep, still a pain in the arse. Hard to keep the back of my hand from touching the window and then dust loves a clean window so don't turn on AC or vents. I don't worry about it to much. Close enough is good enough because racecar!

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LOL, that is too much work. I use rag company glass cleaning polishing towels after following the method Jar posted. She looks good but ain't no hard parking show car. Hell, I got to get the sand and dust out of her after doing a little off roading at the track the weekend my motor blew back in November.

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Well i mean if you just sit in first redlining all day....

JARblue · 05-13-2019, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

LOL, that is too much work. I use rag company glass cleaning polishing towels after following the method Jar posted. She looks good but ain't no hard parking show car. Hell, I got to get the sand and dust out of her after doing a little off roading at the track the weekend my motor blew back in November.

I use gloves when I wipe down by the front windshield - both the window and the dash - to avoid the rubbing the clean surfaces. Don't bother with gloves anywhere else.

You need to get over there when the motor is pulled so you can detail that empty engine bay

Rag Company FTMFW. Adam's towels are way overpriced. I have both. I do use a variety of Adam's cleaners though.

mishuko · 05-13-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Yep, still a pain in the arse. Hard to keep the back of my hand from touching the window and then dust loves a clean window so don't turn on AC or vents. I don't worry about it to much. Close enough is good enough because racecar!

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Racecar is always the answer.

Lol although i am OCD as hell when it comes to windows. Atleast the interior has to be smudge free to make sure that limited viewing is maximized

ColtronZ · 05-13-2019, 12:04 PM

Took my headlight off, drained the water, and put silicone where the halo wire comes out of the opening since there is a gap in the rubber ring and cap. Hoping that was the cause and not the rest of the headlight seal. Only to later fully realize my headlight bulb is either burnt out or my headlight is borked. Really hoping its the lightbulb... I thought that side appeared darker but I don't drive at night often and didn't think of checking. It's an after Zdayz project since there is now silicone I have to remove to even get in there. YAY

BettyZ · 05-13-2019, 01:48 PM

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Took my headlight off, drained the water, and put silicone where the halo wire comes out of the opening since there is a gap in the rubber ring and cap. Hoping that was the cause and not the rest of the headlight seal. Only to later fully realize my headlight bulb is either burnt out or my headlight is borked. Really hoping its the lightbulb... I thought that side appeared darker but I don't drive at night often and didn't think of checking. It's an after Zdayz project since there is now silicone I have to remove to even get in there. YAY

I had moisture in my 350z headlight and thought the bulb was out too. Turns out the ballast was fried. I'd try replacing that first.

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ColtronZ · 05-13-2019, 03:04 PM

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I had moisture in my 350z headlight and thought the bulb was out too. Turns out the ballast was fried. I'd try replacing that first.

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I hope its one of the two. I'll buy both for when I do take it apart thanks! I'm hoping the bottom piece that the ballast connects to isn't shot. It has rust on it from where water sat but it appears sealed.

Update: apparently you can buy that piece with it too, it's the igniter

bunk · 05-13-2019, 02:14 PM

Vinegar mixed with water, crumpled up news paper (not the Ads with color ink). Streak free...

Wouldnt recommend on tinted windows though.

JARblue · 05-13-2019, 03:24 PM

Looks like I've finalized my ZSpeed order with Joe. Just waiting on the Wavetrac differential to arrive.

JARblue · 05-14-2019, 11:12 AM

Purchased a Hotchkis front sway bar.

BettyZ · 05-14-2019, 06:21 PM

Fabbed a bottle holder tray for my detailing cart.

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Rusty · 05-14-2019, 07:55 PM

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Fabbed a bottle holder tray for my detailing cart.

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The pink and blue gallon jugs look like polish and glaze, fill and glaze by 3M. Used that stuff in the 70's and 80's.

05-13-2019, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	If you have trouble with streaks on your glass (inside or outside) you are using the wrong kind of towel and/or too much product. If the glass is especially dirty then you can use whatever towel and a lot of cleaner. After most of the excess product is removed, wipe off the rest with a quality glass towel. If the glass is pretty clean, then a glass towel and minimal amount of product is all that is needed. I watch videos of people literally covering the entire glass surface with a product. What a waste. For me, one light misting on the towel is usually sufficient for half the front windshield or one door window. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-13-2019, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
ColtronZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 310 Drives: 17 370z Rep Power: 6296	Took my headlight off, drained the water, and put silicone where the halo wire comes out of the opening since there is a gap in the rubber ring and cap. Hoping that was the cause and not the rest of the headlight seal. Only to later fully realize my headlight bulb is either burnt out or my headlight is borked. Really hoping its the lightbulb... I thought that side appeared darker but I don't drive at night often and didn't think of checking. It's an after Zdayz project since there is now silicone I have to remove to even get in there. YAY __________________ 318hp/255tq made by FI Res Test Pipes, FI Non-Res Catback, Z1 Intakes, and EcuTek Tuned by RS-Enthalpy Last edited by ColtronZ; 05-13-2019 at 12:06 PM.

05-13-2019, 02:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684370	Vinegar mixed with water, crumpled up news paper (not the Ads with color ink). Streak free... Wouldnt recommend on tinted windows though. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

05-14-2019, 11:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Purchased a Hotchkis front sway bar. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-14-2019, 06:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 38 Posts: 5,260 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Fabbed a bottle holder tray for my detailing cart. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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