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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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Thanks btw. Knowing me I will F up my lights doing this. lol Just my luck.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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The before and after pics didnt post. Can you retry it?
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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Fixed - was trying to do everything on my cell phone... hahaha
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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Kool, I'm gonna look into this. Probably try without the toothpaste first. I need to wax my paint anyways.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:57 AM
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It's super easy to do. I just keep the lens wet the entire time I'm using the toothpaste while applying moderate pressure in circular motions. I do that until my white rag stops turning yellow from the oxidation. Then I use the polishing compound to take out any swirls that may have been caused by the toothpaste (never noticed any but I figured they were there, probably just too small to see). After that a good couple coats of wax go on to protect them.

In other news: finally ordered some ATE super blue so I can get some fresh stuff in my brakes. Also got some D0T3 for my clutch. Time for her 90k mile maintenance and I'm starting with engine oil, brakes and clutch. Moving to transmission differential and radiator the next weekend. After I finish with maintenance, I'll be able to start working on the fun stuff...

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by zswickliffe
It's super easy to do. I just keep the lens wet the entire time I'm using the toothpaste while applying moderate pressure in circular motions. I do that until my white rag stops turning yellow from the oxidation. Then I use the polishing compound to take out any swirls that may have been caused by the toothpaste (never noticed any but I figured they were there, probably just too small to see). After that a good couple coats of wax go on to protect them.

In other news: finally ordered some ATE super blue so I can get some fresh stuff in my brakes. Also got some D0T3 for my clutch. Time for her 90k mile maintenance and I'm starting with engine oil, brakes and clutch. Moving to transmission differential and radiator the next weekend. After I finish with maintenance, I'll be able to start working on the fun stuff...
+1

I use ATE.

Is nice.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Also ordered 6 NGK Iridium IX plugs.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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thanks, im going to try the toothpaste and i will let you guys know how it comes out
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dandiggz
thanks, im going to try the toothpaste and i will let you guys know how it comes out
Just don't try it like this.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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^lol u nasty bro
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dandiggz
^lol u nasty bro
Shiz prolly hurts like a mother
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Dafuq? Hahaha
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Z looks great, Taywan. And I think he's doing it wrong, lol. My headlights were kinda bad but I used a good compound and buffed them while I was buffing my car. Clean and clear. Next time I'll try the toothpaste method.

Just finished up an oil change and had my wheels balanced along with a free car wash from Nissan. I should be done with maintenance for a while. All I need now is a new Y-pipe, lol. OEM is $500. So with that $500, I'll just use that towards a full exhaust.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Changed spark plugs...
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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zaino z-pc works great on headlight lenses.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyvq
Z looks great, Taywan.
Thanks. Appreciate it. I have some ideas this coming week w some paint ill try out. Will post up.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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taking apart the center console, getting ready to wrap with CF vinyl. pics tomorrow.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
taking apart the center console, getting ready to wrap with CF vinyl. pics tomorrow.
You think about hydro dipping it?
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350z#0310
You think about hydro dipping it?
What is hydro dipping?
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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I drove my Z today, first time in over a month. Oh how I missed her
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