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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Hey guys I just got the Z a week ago and I want to know what are some good products or stuff that you recommend that you use to wash your Z and keep her clean. Also my uncle who also owns a Z told be I should get a clay bar? Not sure what that is I hope you guys an explain that one to me. Thanks!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Geez, why not just start by reading some posts in the Cleaning & Detailing forum? That's what it's there for.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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My bad I'll go searching around in there.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Congratulations. Go to AutoZone and buy one bottle of everything. Especially everything labelled saloon. The more money you spend, the better.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Just kidding. I have no idea what condition the car is in. For recommendations see: https://my350z.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Zaino web site has all the info you need.

You will have to read and reread a few times and it will take you all day the first time you do it, but it's worth it i highly suggest Zaino.

Cheers

Kevin
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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If your Z's new you probably won't need to claybar for another 3-6 months.
Typical suggestions for clay baring your car is every 3 months or 4 times a year.

I use only the best; full McGuiars products from start to the end.
Also, don't let anything other than microfiber towel touch your Z!
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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If your Z's new you probably won't need to claybar for another 3-6 months.
Typical suggestions for clay baring your car is every 3 months or 4 times a year.
Actually, you should claybar your new Z right before your first real "detailing" event, prior to applying any wax or polish. The initial claybar removes any contaminants it picked up on the trip to the dealer or while sitting in the lot.

You definitely don't want to clarbar regularly, once every year or two should suffice, especially if you take care of the car properly. Claybar is used to fix problems (overspray, particles embedded in the paint, foreign matter stuck to the paint), it's not part of the regular detailing process.

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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Floyd3124
Hey guys I just got the Z a week ago and I want to know what are some good products or stuff that you recommend that you use to wash your Z and keep her clean. Also my uncle who also owns a Z told be I should get a clay bar? Not sure what that is I hope you guys an explain that one to me. Thanks!
Visit Autopia.org - it has everything you need to know about car care.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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I swear by Turtle Wax's ICE products, its good stuff and it won't take ALL day.
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