Keeping car perfect?

antman22 · 03-02-2010, 11:45 PM

you either spend time trying to keep it pristine or you can spend that time behind the wheel and enjoying the ride...

your choice.

ricky bobby · 03-03-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antman22

you either spend time trying to keep it pristine or you can spend that time behind the wheel and enjoying the ride...

your choice.

and yes take plenty of pics they last longer

SoCal 370Z · 03-02-2010, 11:51 PM

No can do, but whenever you wash and detail it spend a bit more time than usual keeping it waxed or sealed. I go much longer between washes than I previously have due to California's projected drought.

Vegitto-kun · 03-03-2010, 03:11 AM

I wash my car every 2-3 days

have to keep her shiny.

but yeah

rocks are damaging my front pretty badly thanks to the roads breaking down because of the cold

rcm2525 · 03-03-2010, 06:12 AM

Lots of Valium and a double Bourbon.

IDZRVIT · 03-03-2010, 06:45 AM

Buy identical Z's. Drive the first and put the second one in a bubble. There is a pic of the bubble car in another post.

Jeffblue · 03-03-2010, 07:51 AM

Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

Very true. My Z has a chip right off the passenger headlight. I've yet to fill it. In a way it's my imperfect spot that will eventually get me to relax a bit about the car.

My 2010 Frontier (bought it in January), has a chip in the door jamb where my shoe knocked a piece loose (due to the metal hooks for the shoe laces).

I also managed to chip up the gap in the tailgate/passenger rail area with some metal studs pretty bad...oops.

Good thing I have some touch up paint - lol

feelzpwr91 · 03-03-2010, 09:22 AM

1. Always Keep it in the Garage
2. Dont tail gate (decrease rock chips)

Now to keep that show car shine or better:
Zaino Products
Z-7 Show Car Wash: Zaino Store
Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store
Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover: Zaino Store
Z-AIO All-in-one: Zaino Store
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store
Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes: Zaino Store
PORTER CABLE LAKE COUTRY CCS PADS
i also use menzerna and CG, but Zaino has nice kit start with that if you need anymore help just let me know! good luck and happy detailing

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 09:48 AM

I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes!

These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out....

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes!

These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out....

Moderation is key to maintaining sanity!

That's why I've not fixed the chip in my hood yet. Sad part is, I'm more likely to make it look WORSE by fixing it. It's just how thing go with me...lol

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 09:44 AM

After the newness wears off, I'll be less OCD. Until then, I've told everyone that if they see a mushroom cloud, it's because someone did my Z wrong.

arcticreaver · 03-03-2010, 12:59 PM

i guess just buy the car and don't drive it?

it's a car, it's tough for the few months, but after that, you just have to live with the fact tha nothing is perfect and that perfect doesn't exists. do what you can with the car but don't blame yourself for something that happened which wasn't in your control.

labk888 · 03-03-2010, 06:10 PM

Add me to the OCD list... I've never owned a white vehicle... always black. Is white just as difficult to keep "perfect" as black? What color would you say is the easiest?

Jeffblue · 03-03-2010, 06:25 PM

I scratched my Altima with my gym bag today by accident, so i'm selling it.

....i mean i was selling it anyway but i sound like more of a psycho when i put it that way.

03-02-2010, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	No can do, but whenever you wash and detail it spend a bit more time than usual keeping it waxed or sealed. I go much longer between washes than I previously have due to California's projected drought. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 03-03-2010 at 01:16 AM.

03-03-2010, 06:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	Lots of Valium and a double Bourbon. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

03-03-2010, 06:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	Buy identical Z's. Drive the first and put the second one in a bubble. There is a pic of the bubble car in another post. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-03-2010, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	1. Always Keep it in the Garage 2. Dont tail gate (decrease rock chips) Now to keep that show car shine or better: Zaino Products Z-7 Show Car Wash: Zaino Store Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover: Zaino Store Z-AIO All-in-one: Zaino Store Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes: Zaino Store PORTER CABLE LAKE COUTRY CCS PADS i also use menzerna and CG, but Zaino has nice kit start with that if you need anymore help just let me know! good luck and happy detailing __________________ Rather be driving my Z Last edited by feelzpwr91; 03-03-2010 at 09:38 AM.

03-03-2010, 09:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes! These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-02-2010, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	you either spend time trying to keep it pristine or you can spend that time behind the wheel and enjoying the ride... your choice.

03-03-2010, 03:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	I wash my car every 2-3 days have to keep her shiny. but yeah rocks are damaging my front pretty badly thanks to the roads breaking down because of the cold

03-03-2010, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

03-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 268	After the newness wears off, I'll be less OCD. Until then, I've told everyone that if they see a mushroom cloud, it's because someone did my Z wrong.

03-03-2010, 12:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 925	i guess just buy the car and don't drive it? it's a car, it's tough for the few months, but after that, you just have to live with the fact tha nothing is perfect and that perfect doesn't exists. do what you can with the car but don't blame yourself for something that happened which wasn't in your control. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

03-03-2010, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 533	Add me to the OCD list... I've never owned a white vehicle... always black. Is white just as difficult to keep "perfect" as black? What color would you say is the easiest?

03-03-2010, 06:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	I scratched my Altima with my gym bag today by accident, so i'm selling it. ....i mean i was selling it anyway but i sound like more of a psycho when i put it that way.

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