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Old 10-14-03, 12:55   #1 (permalink)
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Thumbs up First detailing of my 350Z
Here's some quick snaps after I finished detailing my Z. I've been posting and learning for the last month or so and finally received all my chemicals and tools so that I could get started. Thanks to everyone that helped me along the way. I've been working on her for the past 3 days ! It was my first detail so I'm sure it won't take as long next time.....I hope. I did have to learn how to use my new PC. Although I am a perfectionist so maybe that might have something to do with me taking 3 days. My process went as follows;

Washed twice with Dawn
Autopia's Block, Slide & Waffle Clay Kit
Dawn Wash & Dry
MPPC Yellow LCM pad
Meguire's #9 Yellow pad

Wasn't completely happy with the #9 so I

DACP Yellow pad
#9 Yellow pad
#81 White pad
Z7 Wash & Dry
Z6
Z5
Z6
Z5
Z6
Z2
Z6

Damn after writing out my procedure now I know why it took my 3 days !! lol. Well here are some pictures of the finished product. I hate to even drive the car out of the garage now in fear of getting her dirty !!!
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Question Reflection?
Shot of my drivers side door.
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Another Reflection
Picture of the hood.
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Talking Zaino Wheel Shot
Had some left of Z2 so I thought I'd throw a coat on my wheels.
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Last one head on! Special thanks to Deanski and 2hotford for all the helpful info!!
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Old 10-14-03, 01:51   #6 (permalink)
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Beautiful car and nice job !

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Looks Great !!!
Don't worry about the 3 days. Hang around here longer and you'll start detailing things you'd never think of.
Is that a PowerShot G3 ?
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Mondo terrifico!!!

At one point I owned a '91 Z TT 2-seat. Black Diamond Pearl. Wish I knew then what I know now about car care

I must admit that I was surprised to see you using DACP and #9 on a brand new ride.

Again, great job and keep her sparkly!
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The pic of you on the hood makes you look a little like the one-eyed alien in Monsters Inc.

Great job on a great car!
 
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Hey YIELAR!

Fantastic job!! I am glad it turned out so well!!

As to the camera question, it looks like an A70 Canon to me. It is not a G3 as I have the G3 myself.

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awesome! congrats on the new car!
 
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nice picture. how com you used DACP on a new car?
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