Tell me about your first wash

Cafiax · 07-09-2012, 04:41 PM

Lol creepers much? And you wonder why not many girls are active :P

sexZness · 07-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

Lol creepers much? And you wonder why not many girls are active :P

i'm gonna call it!!! ^ is a chick!!!...

TerribleONE · 07-09-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sexZness

i'm gonna call it!!! ^ is a chick!!!...

most definitely

Z chick · 07-10-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreek

I dont see why you couldnt use soap and water on them if you want to let them air dry. What is wrong with your month old discs that they dont look brand new right now? I only wax a couple to few times a year but keep a coat of detailer on it every wash.

Nothing's wrong with the brake discs; they are just really dirty and I want to see them shiny and new again. The dirt on the discs is much more stubborn to get off; any suggestions? What's the difference between a coat of wax and a coat of detailer?

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Originally Posted by MattP725

First off, all female Z owners are required to post pictures of themselves (with the cars I guess if you really want)...
....Use some Mequiars Hot Rims (or Wheels can't remember) wheel cleaner... that will help shine up the wheels and calipers.

I have a foam gun that I bought off Amazon for somewhere around $40 that works wonders.
Good luck and please wash it more than once a month like the rest of us maniacs... I do it every weekend.

Thanks for the tips and product recommendations! Pics will come soon, I keep promising the peeps, but I've been too lazy to resize my photos so that they're not HUGE. Washing every weekend....? Bravo, bro. I don't think I can be that dedicated. Took me 2 hours to wash last weekend, and I can see myself doing it once a month in the summer months and less often in the winter.

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

First wash on the Z wasn't as all out as kenchan, although it was pretty close.

Didn't clay as the car had been in a warehouse for all of three days off a truck. Washed with Meguiar's Gold Class. Dried and waxed with Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax. Did the tires with ArmorAll, and cleaned the wheels with a soft brush and Dawn. Wasn't much brake dust to speak of.

Thank you too! I also noticed that there are a tonne of different products to choose from. I chose a soap and wax in one. How do you think it compares to using soap and wax separately? I guess it's like shampoo + conditioner in one, isn't it? LOL

Z chick · 07-10-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

Lol creepers much? And you wonder why not many girls are active :P

It's all good. I think if a gal is serious about her Z and keeping connections with the car community, she'll keep active.

I'm not weirded out by the creepers!

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

Hahaha nope

OH! HURT!

speedfreek · 07-11-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Z chick

Nothing's wrong with the brake discs; they are just really dirty and I want to see them shiny and new again. The dirt on the discs is much more stubborn to get off; any suggestions? What's the difference between a coat of wax and a coat of detailer?

Thank you too! I also noticed that there are a tonne of different products to choose from. I chose a soap and wax in one. How do you think it compares to using soap and wax separately? I guess it's like shampoo + conditioner in one, isn't it? LOL

Well unfortunately nothing will make your brake discs look brand new out of the box again after use as it is a wear item. The brake pads are going to keep them about as clean as they are going to get as they are basically scrubbing the disc. You can use brake cleaner but just be careful where you spray it.

Coat of wax vs Quick detailer: Quick detailer I use (Meguairs Ultimate Quick Detailer) after a wash for touch up of any water spots that form if I was unable to get all the water off in time with the blower. It adds some protection to the finish and repels water between washes. Wax is going to add much more protection and gloss than a Detail Spray. Basically you would wax your car a couple times a year for protection and shine. Then wash and use quick detailer or quick wax (spray) to keep it clean and protected on a weekly basis or whatever frequency you wash.

You can use a soap and wax in one but it will not be as good of protection as using a good wax after a wash.

Cafiax · 07-09-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sexZness

i'm gonna call it!!! ^ is a chick!!!...

Hahaha nope

sexZness · 07-09-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

Hahaha nope

Oh....

Gauge · 07-11-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sexZness

i'm gonna call it!!! ^ is a chick!!!...

I feel this way also, you can check my post history.

My first wash was at a car wash. I rinsed with the hose, felt the brush and said **** that and drove away.

Now I just wash at my house with an old fashioned hose and bucket. I do cheat on the drying though with the absorber towels.

I use mothers wheel and tire cleaner, seems to keep everything down there clean. Try that? I know some people use different products and have good results too, mothers just works for me so if it's not broke don't fix it.

MattP725 · 07-09-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cafiax

Lol creepers much? And you wonder why not many girls are active :P

No we don't...

Bucketlist2012 · 07-09-2012, 05:36 PM

My first wash..

I washed the 350Z before taking it in for the trade in...

Then when I brought the 370Z home on the same day, I washed it..

I could feel the different lines...The side windows, the roof lines, the hood lines, the sides of the car, ect...

Everything was different...Like I was massaging a super model..

The difference in the 350Z and the 370Z was quite obvious since i washed both on the same day...

shadoquad · 07-09-2012, 05:41 PM

I always wash mine in a white t shirt and daisy duke shorts.

And I'm a big fet man

sexZness · 07-09-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I always wash mine in a white t shirt and daisy duke shorts.

And I'm a big fet man

bikini top + shorts... it's hella hot and i don't want no farmer's tan... especially cuz it takes me a couple of hours to wash it properly

RiCharlie · 07-09-2012, 06:48 PM

I remember my first wash,...i was about eight and the girl next door was 12 and she gave me a wash in the tub...That special soap really cleaned me...

370Z Purist · 07-10-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I remember my first wash,...i was about eight and the girl next door was 12 and she gave me a wash in the tub...That special soap really cleaned me...

07-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cafiax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada - Richmond Posts: 291 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z PW A7 Rep Power: 16	Lol creepers much? And you wonder why not many girls are active :P __________________ 2010-PW-370z Fast Intentions CBE 18" res + HFC, K&N Typhoons Intakes(Gen 3 Stillen soon), 20mm H&R Front - 25mm H&R Back, Shine Auto(Sunline)

07-09-2012, 05:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 18	My first wash.. I washed the 350Z before taking it in for the trade in... Then when I brought the 370Z home on the same day, I washed it.. I could feel the different lines...The side windows, the roof lines, the hood lines, the sides of the car, ect... Everything was different...Like I was massaging a super model.. The difference in the 350Z and the 370Z was quite obvious since i washed both on the same day... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I always wash mine in a white t shirt and daisy duke shorts. And I'm a big fet man

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RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 17	I remember my first wash,...i was about eight and the girl next door was 12 and she gave me a wash in the tub...That special soap really cleaned me...