What did you do with your Z today

red6spd · 05-07-2011, 10:14 AM

TaKing her out for a little drive, then giving her a wash and covering her up in the garage until ZDayZ. Gonna wax her as well over the next couple of days.

kenchan · 05-07-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I don't think there is a value-add for me regarding the rear camera. I don't care where I have been, only where I am and where I am going.

This is very healthy thinking!

happytheman · 05-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ordered up a roll of Xpel protector 7ft x 4" wide to do the side of the car.

i found some minor kickup chips on the very bottom 3" of the car from when i was running 20mm spacers up front on stock 19's.

i measued 6ft each side and didnt feel like paying $190 for the pre-cut side pieces from autopaintguard.com so got the generic roll for less than $50 shipped.

will trim to shape and squeegee on.

Have you put paint protector on before? If so, can you tell me how difficult/easy it is? I've been considering get the pre-cut kit fir the front end.

Davey · 05-07-2011, 01:20 PM

Today, I carefully avoided it while getting the lawnmower out.

Yesterday, I checked the oil for the first time. It was about 1/4 quart low (800 miles) so not bad for a brand new motor. I topped it off, no funnel, and I spilled a little oil. Oops.

Drove it to work, got grass blown all over the side of it, so I gave my baby its first bath, not really a full detail job but I got all the crud off, then me and the old lady went for a drive and I put another 50 miles on it, I'm just past 900 now.

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

How involved was it?

7 screws. Took me about 10 minutes for everything.

kenchan · 05-07-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Have you put paint protector on before? If so, can you tell me how difficult/easy it is? I've been considering get the pre-cut kit fir the front end.

Yep I do my own clearbra install so putting on a slap of straight clear is very easy.
I think this site still has how to but anyway, the biggest tip of the day is ALWAYS keep your finger tips wet with solution when handling the adhesive side.

otherwise you get permanent finger prints on the clearbra.

Auto Paint Guard Inc. Tampa Florida Clear Bra 3M Paint Protection Film Car Bras

Trips · 05-07-2011, 01:34 PM

Nothing! She's asleep

happytheman · 05-07-2011, 05:24 PM

Gave my Z a single bucket wash without rinsing her off first, dropped my natural sponge (only to pick it up thereafter to continue on without rinsing) on the driveway while rinsing each panel and since I was washing while in the sun....the darn soap kept getting dried before I could rinse.

After all was said and done I dried my Z off with some old t-shirt I found on the garage floor that I used to wear while mowing the lawn and laying on the driveway under my last car! I had to shake the dirt out first before rubbing it on my clean car (didn't want to scratch the paint you know)!!

All in all, a good day!!

kenchan · 05-07-2011, 05:58 PM

i LOL'ed.

bad job!~

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Gave my Z a single bucket wash without rinsing her off first, dropped my natural sponge (only to pick it up thereafter to continue on without rinsing) on the driveway while rinsing each panel and since I was washing while in the sun....the darn soap kept getting dried before I could rinse.

After all was said and done I dried my Z off with some old t-shirt I found on the garage floor that I used to wear while mowing the lawn and laying on the driveway under my last car! I had to shake the dirt out first before rubbing it on my clean car (didn't want to scratch the paint you know)!!

All in all, a good day!!

happytheman · 05-07-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i LOL'ed.

bad job!~

Just keepin' it realz!

happytheman · 05-07-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I hope you all do realize that I was totally BSing you!!

kenchan · 05-07-2011, 06:03 PM

did you spit into your rag to polish up the exhaust tips?

happytheman · 05-07-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

did you spit into your rag to polish up the exhaust tips?

Yup, I find that saliva really brings the shine out!

Red__Zed · 05-07-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I hope you all do realize that I was totally BSing you!!

Yes.

05-07-2011, 10:14 AM	#1741 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	TaKing her out for a little drive, then giving her a wash and covering her up in the garage until ZDayZ. Gonna wax her as well over the next couple of days. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-07-2011, 01:34 PM	#1747 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Nothing! She's asleep __________________

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05-07-2011, 01:20 PM	#1744 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Today, I carefully avoided it while getting the lawnmower out. Yesterday, I checked the oil for the first time. It was about 1/4 quart low (800 miles) so not bad for a brand new motor. I topped it off, no funnel, and I spilled a little oil. Oops. Drove it to work, got grass blown all over the side of it, so I gave my baby its first bath, not really a full detail job but I got all the crud off, then me and the old lady went for a drive and I put another 50 miles on it, I'm just past 900 now.

05-07-2011, 05:24 PM	#1748 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Gave my Z a single bucket wash without rinsing her off first, dropped my natural sponge (only to pick it up thereafter to continue on without rinsing) on the driveway while rinsing each panel and since I was washing while in the sun....the darn soap kept getting dried before I could rinse. After all was said and done I dried my Z off with some old t-shirt I found on the garage floor that I used to wear while mowing the lawn and laying on the driveway under my last car! I had to shake the dirt out first before rubbing it on my clean car (didn't want to scratch the paint you know)!! All in all, a good day!!

05-07-2011, 05:58 PM	#1749 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i LOL'ed. bad job!~

05-07-2011, 06:03 PM	#1753 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	did you spit into your rag to polish up the exhaust tips?