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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Very clean!

So today I polished my windshield to remove the scratches from bad wipers. They came out!

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- high-speed buffer
- 6.5 inch flexible velcro backing plate
- 6.5 inch Hydro-Tech Cyan Advanced Cutting Pad
- CarPro Ceriglass Glass Polish
- spray bottle w/ water

Check out Autogeek.net. They have all your detailing needs.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 04:38 AM
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I usually don't like silver but damm your pics just caught my attention.. Especially the first one.. Looks good!
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyvq
Very clean!

So today I polished my windshield to remove the scratches from bad wipers. They came out!

Products used:
- high-speed buffer
- 6.5 inch flexible velcro backing plate
- 6.5 inch Hydro-Tech Cyan Advanced Cutting Pad
- CarPro Ceriglass Glass Polish
- spray bottle w/ water

Check out Autogeek.net. They have all your detailing needs.
+1
This is good to know, I'm gonna look into it.

I've got some windshield imperfections I haven't been able to get out as well.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo350z#0310
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This is good to know, I'm gonna look into it.

I've got some windshield imperfections I haven't been able to get out as well.
Glad to help out. Autogeek has a Forum section as well so you can search DIY's.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Washed her up finally =)
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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She looks good!

I love that front bumper.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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So shiny
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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I had to rewash my car this afternoon because I found compound everywhere! But that gave me the chance to finally clean my engine bay.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RomeZ
How's the color match? I've read KY0 is really hard to match

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Here are some pics. Fitment is great, I just did a quick test fit to show the color. I know it's not showing natural light but I did open the garage door and it seemed pretty good. Also, keep in mind the wall on the right hand side of the photos is a very dark bluish/gray (accent wall). Different material surfaces (metal, plastic) will vary in color no matter what. Even my original front bumper did.

Again, this was from Slidegood. Brand new bumper painted to match. Ask for Phil, he was very helpful answering my numerous questions haha.

Bumper grill inserts courtesy of Bmurray350z. Thanks again, they fit great. And yes, they are wrapped in 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber vinyl.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Washed, waxed and vacuumed so far. More to come tomorrow, gonna polish my HKS canisters and work on anything else I can find to do
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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I just finished putting a body kit on mine
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NC Z
I just finished putting a body kit on mine
Pics!
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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It's her 8th birthday and very first smog. I can still remember picking her up with 2 miles on the odo. All grown up now. Sniff*
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cgkp0925
Here are some pics. Fitment is great, I just did a quick test fit to show the color. I know it's not showing natural light but I did open the garage door and it seemed pretty good. Also, keep in mind the wall on the right hand side of the photos is a very dark bluish/gray (accent wall). Different material surfaces (metal, plastic) will vary in color no matter what. Even my original front bumper did.

Again, this was from Slidegood. Brand new bumper painted to match. Ask for Phil, he was very helpful answering my numerous questions haha.

Bumper grill inserts courtesy of Bmurray350z. Thanks again, they fit great. And yes, they are wrapped in 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber vinyl.
Man, that looks very good! The 06+ bumper adds such a good touch of 'newness' to the Z. People would say "it's hardly any different, not worth time/money" but I disagree. It definitely adds definition that only us picky people would understand Congrats on that!

I bought both new OEM front fenders from Slidegood and I agree, very good service on their part. I'll always recommend them
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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akebono 14" front brake kit.
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 09:17 PM
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Thorough wash. They even vacuumed sand out of the top!
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 10:59 PM
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Oil change
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. sparco


It's her 8th birthday and very first smog. I can still remember picking her up with 2 miles on the odo. All grown up now. Sniff*
is the roof painted black???? thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 03:01 AM
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Got to 100,000 kms (62k miles) and waxed/polished

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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RomeZ
Man, that looks very good! The 06+ bumper adds such a good touch of 'newness' to the Z. People would say "it's hardly any different, not worth time/money" but I disagree. It definitely adds definition that only us picky people would understand Congrats on that!

I bought both new OEM front fenders from Slidegood and I agree, very good service on their part. I'll always recommend them
I concur, and yes I am picky . It adds a lot of definition, especially when you compare the bumpers side by side on the computer or have them standing right next to you. Keep in mind this was without sending them anything to match to, they just needed to know your paint code. I offered my gas cap but Phil said don't bother. I was a little nervous at first, but the end result shows it all.

I also would recommend Slidegood. Being a first time customer was a + experience.

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