Tell me about your first wash

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!

Z chick · 07-10-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Not I!! okay, maybe a little bit.. hahaha
Im hanging in there, couple more weeks and il be walking again! How about yourself?

Walking again? Oh... what happened???

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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...

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.

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