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EazyD 03-19-2012 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1609223)
Nice stuff, Mr. EaZyD. Nice barn also.
Thank you Mr. On Z Edge.

alcheng 03-20-2012 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 1609008)
Streaks created by the wax. Hard to see unless in the right light at the right angle. Definitely not something to turn you off from the product, but it just shows that, although synthetics are convenient, they don't replace old school carnuba.
:iagree: It's just I had some bad experience with regular wax before so I look for something different this time to try out.

Regarding the streaks, I use a clean microfiber cloth and make sure just use very gentle force to wipe off the wax, so far it works out fine.

Those streaks you mention, somehow, they'd be easily noticed when you're in the gas station.


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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1609546)
whew...lots of catching up for me to do with this thread.

How has everyones day been?

Kenchan, what will you be using the"jdm" tape for?
Mr.kenchan, that's my question too. Are you using those masking tapes to mask the plastic part during waxing your Z??

note: waxing-- I mean car waxing, not those hair-removal-waxing. :rolleyes:

KingZee 03-20-2012 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bbigby64 (Post 1607566)
What products do you use for surface cleaning the engine?
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1607572)
Nice KingZee! :tup: We don't hear about the time people spend in their bays much.

What products do you use?
My fiancee bought me a bunch of cans of FW1 Cleaning Wax a while back because they were selling it by where she works...I have never used the stuff on my paint, I use NXT Tech Wax for that, but for the wheels, plastic and engine bay this stuff works wonders! I just spray it on a microfiber and use it to wipe down all plastic, rubber and metal...takes up all the dirt and brings everything to a nice new looking shine. They usually sell the stuff outside of gas stations and mall kiosks.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/d04360af-5283-feb6.jpg

happytheman 03-20-2012 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Alcheng
Are you using those masking tapes to mask the plastic part during waxing your Z??

note: waxing-- I mean car waxing, not those hair-removal-waxing. :rolleyes:
I think you nailed this one with a cross-court shot! Taping off the during polishing/waxing was my guess too!

Good morning Z Crew! :hello:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4ceEGcxbLY...ffee_12_oz.jpg

kenchan 03-20-2012 06:54 AM
Morning mr.alcheng and everyone! :tup:

I use the jdm tape to mask off seals (black parts of car) and nooks when polishing. :D. Wax is not too big of an issue but polish residue is a pita to remove when dry.

GaleForce 03-20-2012 07:54 AM
Good morning everyone.

I'll be taking the Z for a drive down the highways to the big city today, weather permitting. Last time I did this I had a truck blow it's tire in front of me. I avoided most of it except for 1 piece. Ended up ripping my O2 sensor plug off the bracket and it became unplugged. Damn trucks. Luckily the actual plug connection wasn't damaged but the "bird beak" is MIA.

Alchemy 03-20-2012 08:06 AM
:hello:

gurneyeagle 03-20-2012 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Srenity (Post 1609352)
Good afternoon Z people.:tiphat: My Carbon Signal Type N duck bill add on wing got delivered today. I did a really quick test fit and it fits well and looks pretty good. The one thing that I don't really like is the noticeable step from the factory wing to the add on wing since it sits on top of the old one. It slightly bothered me in the pics and does so in real life as well. I am considering either having it molded onto factory wing or perhaps getting a FRP factory replica to mold it to. That way I do not mess up my factory wing for potential future sale back in original condition. Any thoughts are welcome.......other than shipping my wing to you that is:p
Unless you have it molded into the factory spoiler, there is no way to avoid the step. It's really no different from the Porsche ducktails of the 70's.

Being it's contrasting carbon fiber, the step is irrelevent to me. If your's is FRP, then molding it into the factory spoiler makes perfect sense and would look great.

I've gotten nothing but compliments from everyone who has seen it, including my dealer's bodyshop manager.

Whatever you end up doing, I'm confident you are going to love the spoiler. It's one of my favorite mods so far.

gurneyeagle 03-20-2012 08:11 AM
Good Morning All. :hello:

Just a little torrential flooding rain and a tornado warning to deal with this morning here in Houston. It's kind of neat watching the storm move in from my office.

Only Z action though Thursday will be commuting. Friday is wash, polish, and wax day. Got two big Z Club functions this weekend (weather issupposed to be perfect), and I want the ride looking prime.

I'll be able to update the avatar too. The lift from the stock springs from the Tanabes looks great to me. I am changing out the 20mm rear spacers to 10mm.

onzedge 03-20-2012 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by KingZee (Post 1609797)
My fiancee bought me a bunch of cans of FW1 Cleaning Wax a while back because they were selling it by where she works...I have never used the stuff on my paint, I use NXT Tech Wax for that, but for the wheels, plastic and engine bay this stuff works wonders! I just spray it on a microfiber and use it to wipe down all plastic, rubber and metal...takes up all the dirt and brings everything to a nice new looking shine. They usually sell the stuff outside of gas stations and mall kiosks.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/d04360af-5283-feb6.jpg
Where did she get it?

Good Morning, Everyone!!! :tiphat:

ZMan8 03-20-2012 09:42 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

happytheman 03-20-2012 10:09 AM
Good morning Zman and Mr. Onzedge! :hello:

Hey Kenchan, your buddy Alex did right by me as far as pricing goes. :tup: Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until the 14th for them to arrive at their distribution point in GA.

ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:12 AM
Morning Happy!

onzedge 03-20-2012 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1610162)
Good morning Zman and Mr. Onzedge! :hello:

Hey Kenchan, your buddy Alex did right by me as far as pricing goes. :tup: Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until the 14th for them to arrive at their distribution point in GA.
Hello, Mr. Happy!!!

happytheman 03-20-2012 10:19 AM
Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right? :ugh2:

Oh yeah, looking to purchase a good radar detector for my wife. I told her to either go with a V1 or a Passport 9500ix. Now the Passport has some kind of subscription service that integrates a bluetooth connection to your android/iphone with vital information. Hmmm, maybe the Passport will be the way to go.

Any thoughts on that? I know...there's tons of threads on this stuff...I was just curious about the general opinion.

onzedge 03-20-2012 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1610182)
Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right? :ugh2:
I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.

bbigby64 03-20-2012 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1610190)
I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.
You can count me in, too. :) Chips on the nose.

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ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1610190)
I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.
I think I have to do the same as well. Mine has a few bad ones on the hood

onzedge 03-20-2012 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1610204)
I think I have to do the same as well. Mine has a few bad ones on the hood
Dr. Colorchip has the KAV paint for the 40th.

kenchan 03-20-2012 10:36 AM
happy- GL with the dr.chip! :tup: i have 2 indentations on my bumper i've not had a chance to fix yet.

in my case one is like this hugegangeous 2mm crater with a lip around the indentation so i need to cut that off, fill and apply touchup. will be an all-weekend event. :icon17:

ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1610207)
Dr. Colorchip has the KAV paint for the 40th.
:tup: Yeah I saw. I did research for it about 2 weeks ago. My only debate is should I do it now or wait until after summer when Im ready to put it back into storage.

kenchan 03-20-2012 10:38 AM
zman- should do it now while temps are warmer. :tup: and maybe clearbra?

ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610229)
zman- should do it now while temps are warmer. :tup: and maybe clearbra?
Yeah I looked into clearbras 2 years ago when I got the car but for some reason I just didn't like the way they look. plus when you take it off i read about paint being different color underneath where it was.

I know you can do full hood wrap so it's not visible but that gets pricey.

After 2 years my Z has 7700 miles and maybe 4 dings in the front. I'm not sure if it's worth it. Dr. Colorchip kits are pretty cheap.

Can anyone chime in on their experiences. I want people who have had it for few years not the ones that just got it.

kenchan 03-20-2012 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1610240)
Yeah I looked into clearbras 2 years ago when I got the car but for some reason I just didn't like the way they look. plus when you take it off i read about paint being different color underneath where it was.

I know you can do full hood wrap so it's not visible but that gets pricey.

After 2 years my Z has 7700 miles and maybe 4 dings in the front. I'm not sure if it's worth it. Dr. Colorchip kits are pretty cheap.

Can anyone chime in on their experiences. I want people who have had it for few years not the ones that just got it.
if you get high quality bra it shouldn't discolor under the paint at all. i treat clearbra like part of the paint (wax/sealant, etc). i too only have 2chips in the last 2.5+yrs with about 8500miles so i dont plan on doing clearbra either. :)

i do have clearbra along the side of the rockers though as my front tires kickup. im going to be re-doing that later this spring.

kenchan 03-20-2012 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1610162)
Hey Kenchan, your buddy Alex did right by me as far as pricing goes. :tup: Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until the 14th for them to arrive at their distribution point in GA.
sounds good, happy! :tup: alex is da man. :tup:

ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610247)
if you get high quality bra it shouldn't discolor under the paint at all. i treat clearbra like part of the paint (wax/sealant, etc). i too only have 2chips in the last 2.5+yrs with about 8500miles so i dont plan on doing clearbra either. :)

i do have clearbra along the side of the rockers though as my front tires kickup. im going to be re-doing that later this spring.
Hmmm I wonder if I get side skirts that stick out a tad bit more (like the stillen ones) will it help prevent the kickup of rocks.

If I don't I think the side of the rockers will have to be done because I always hear rocks being kicked up

kenchan 03-20-2012 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1610269)
Hmmm I wonder if I get side skirts that stick out a tad bit more (like the stillen ones) will it help prevent the kickup of rocks.

If I don't I think the side of the rockers will have to be done because I always hear rocks being kicked up
if you're running stock front wheel offset you should be fine, but once you start running ET35 or less it will kick up and start hitting along the side and bottom area of the quarter panel arch (door side).

luckily for me i put the strip of clearbra on the rocker before changing offset so i can peel it off and remove the impact scratches and stains. :D

ZMan8 03-20-2012 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610286)
if you're running stock front wheel offset you should be fine, but once you start running ET35 or less it will kick up and start hitting along the side and bottom area of the quarter panel arch (door side).

luckily for me i put the strip of clearbra on the rocker before changing offset so i can peel it off and remove the impact scratches and stains. :D
I'm ordering spacers next week I thinkk, so that's good advice. :tup:

kenchan 03-20-2012 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1610297)
I'm ordering spacers next week I thinkk, so that's good advice. :tup:

sounds good. i just used a clearbra roll but you can get the actual pre-cut kit from autopaintguard.com they offer both splashguard and non-splashguard versions. but price is like 190.

i *think* this is the one i used. i remember it was 4" wide but can't remember the roll's length.

Amazon.com: Xpel R3029-2 17' x 4" Clear Universal Bed Rail Guard Paint Protection Film Kit: Automotive

TheGreatOne 03-20-2012 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 1610297)
I'm ordering spacers next week I thinkk, so that's good advice. :tup:
Do it, its changed the look of my Z dramatically, I've fallen in love again lol

ZMan8 03-20-2012 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne (Post 1610338)
Do it, its changed the look of my Z dramatically, I've fallen in love again lol
:bowrofl:

ZMan8 03-20-2012 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610324)
sounds good. i just used a clearbra roll but you can get the actual pre-cut kit from autopaintguard.com they offer both splashguard and non-splashguard versions. but price is like 190.

i *think* this is the one i used. i remember it was 4" wide but can't remember the roll's length.

Amazon.com: Xpel R3029-2 17' x 4" Clear Universal Bed Rail Guard Paint Protection Film Kit: Automotive
:tup:

ClemsonWill 03-20-2012 11:27 AM
I admired her as I walked through the garage until I got to the back, where I see all these little tiny finger prints. I wonder how those got there.

kenchan 03-20-2012 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill (Post 1610365)
I admired her as I walked through the garage until I got to the back, where I see all these little tiny finger prints. I wonder how those got there.
your avatar shows proof. :icon18:

i never let my kids inside the garage unattended. :icon17:

onzedge 03-20-2012 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610370)
your avatar shows proof. :icon18:

i never let my kids inside the garage unattended. :icon17:
I don't either, even though they are 21 and 23. "Dad, I am borrowing your MityVac".

Morning, Mr. Kenchan. :tiphat:

alcheng 03-20-2012 11:42 AM
Good Afternoon Everyone. :tiphat:

Excited about putting on new rims tomorrow morning, but I won't be able to do a proper photo shoot til next Wed cos a busy schedule tomorrow :ugh2:

Quota for mod is pretty much used up for now.... although there are still quite some items on the list. :tup:

kenchan 03-20-2012 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1610376)
I don't either, even though they are 21 and 23. "Dad, I am borrowing your MityVac".

Morning, Mr. Kenchan. :tiphat:
hahaha! :tup: goooooood morning, mr. onzedge! :tup:

kenchan 03-20-2012 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1610391)
Good Afternoon Everyone. :tiphat:

Excited about putting on new rims tomorrow morning, but I won't be able to do a proper photo shoot til next Wed cos a busy schedule tomorrow :ugh2:

Quota for mod is pretty much used up for now.... although there are still quite some items on the list. :tup:
nice~!! :excited: <= mr.alcheng :icon17:

but hope you get a break in your busy schedule to get some snaps. :hello:

happytheman 03-20-2012 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1610324)
sounds good. i just used a clearbra roll but you can get the actual pre-cut kit from autopaintguard.com they offer both splashguard and non-splashguard versions. but price is like 190.

i *think* this is the one i used. i remember it was 4" wide but can't remember the roll's length.

Amazon.com: Xpel R3029-2 17' x 4" Clear Universal Bed Rail Guard Paint Protection Film Kit: Automotive
Dude, that's non-JDM!:rofl2:

@ $48 bucks, that's cheap enough to screw up the install and not feel bad about it! This is good stuff, I'm going to have to check it out. I'm about to go w/ spacers and new Stillen side skirts.

onzedge 03-20-2012 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1610391)
Good Afternoon Everyone. :tiphat:

Excited about putting on new rims tomorrow morning, but I won't be able to do a proper photo shoot til next Wed cos a busy schedule tomorrow :ugh2:

Quota for mod is pretty much used up for now.... although there are still quite some items on the list. :tup:
I am looking forward to your photos. :tup:


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