picking up my Z TODAY!!! question about cleaning...

NXTAZEE · 07-28-2009, 12:47 PM

Congrats on the new Z. Bring your car home then peel off the tape. Wash it with dawn dish soap then use an adhesive remover to get any remaining adhesive off, then wash it again. At this stage you should use a light clay bar to clean the exterior followed by a prewax cleaner to clean and prepare the paint for waxing. Wax or seal your paint with your favorite last step product and enjoy your new Z.

matt2112 · 07-28-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

Congrats on your new car..

And yes like the others have mentioned the plastic films comes off no problem.

Now don't take my next comment the wrong way. But you sound like someone who is really protective of their car. No dealer prep etc..

But I have to ask why are you picking up a car at dusk or night? (as you mentioned tonight) Thats pretty much the worse time to pick up a new car. Nothing beats a good daylight inspection.

Anywho again have fun and don't forget to show us your Z.

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

if you want to do it right and I did not this is the way to go:

claybar:

Zaino Store: Showcar Guides Cleaning with Clay

complete kit:

Zaino Total Protection Show Car Kit: Zaino Store

tips and tricks

Zaino Store: Tips & Tricks

i have all the zaino products ready to go!!!

about the pick up time, that's a very good question. i'll be picking the car up around 7, and there should be plenty of sunlight to provide me with the conditions i need to do a thorough inspection. you make a good point, but the alternative is picking it up saturday (i don't get off work early enough during the week), and i can't wait 4 days knowing it's on the lot!!!

but if, for some reason, it's overly dark tonight, i'll stick it out and wait for the light...

Forrest · 07-28-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by matt2112

i have all the zaino products ready to go!!!

about the pick up time, that's a very good question. i'll be picking the car up around 7, and there should be plenty of sunlight to provide me with the conditions i need to do a thorough inspection. you make a good point, but the alternative is picking it up saturday (i don't get off work early enough during the week), and i can't wait 4 days knowing it's on the lot!!!

but if, for some reason, it's overly dark tonight, i'll stick it out and wait for the light...

Remember matt2112. put the z2 on thin as possible, put it on so thin you feel like you cant see it, trust me it ends up better that way.

I use to like to put it on thick and think it was better protection and shine, its 100% oposite, it just smears when its on thick.

matt2112 · 07-28-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

Remember matt2112. put the z2 on thin as possible, put it on so thin you feel like you cant see it, trust me it ends up better that way.

I use to like to put it on thick and think it was better protection and shine, its 100% oposite, it just smears when its on thick.

thx for the advice, i'll use the z2 sparingly!

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Matt2112, was this a factory order? I was told that no more 2009 cars were coming from the factory.

what you heard about no more factory orders is correct, as there are no more orders for the 09 model. mine was a factory order, but i placed it 3 months ago.

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Originally Posted by kdoske

where the pics! I didn't have the dealer detail mine either.

pics to follow after clear bra and tint this weekend!!

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