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Finally got around to polishing the Z. First I washed and clayed. Then I used Wolf Gang Total Swirl Remover 3.0 on a orange pad. Next I used Wolf Gang Finishing Glaze on a white pad. Last, I used Blackfire Wet Diamond sealant on a blue pad. All work was done with a Griot's RO. I also used sealant on the wheels and used Black Magic Titanium Tire Wet Gel on the tires. For the headlights I used Meguiars Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner and Polish on a orange pad. This was the first vehicle I've ever polished and I am extremely happy with the results! Thought I'd share a few before and after pics...
nice job, i been trying to get my swirls out using everything i can from your local pepboys but its not working out so well. Did you do this by hand or Orbital buffer? im looking into wolfgang and poorboys wax.
nice job, i been trying to get my swirls out using everything i can from your local pepboys but its not working out so well. Did you do this by hand or Orbital buffer? im looking into wolfgang and poorboys wax.
Looks like it worked pretty well. So are you going to leave the car stock?
I don't plan on it! I got the mod itch real real bad!!! I'm saving most of my money up for a house, but the mods will come... very very soon!
Originally Posted by VividRacing
Wow big difference! Good Job! How long did the whole process take you?
It took about 2 days. I would start about 9am and finish around 8pm. Well worth it though!
Originally Posted by Kuhan
Very nice. What did you use to remove swirl marks on the pillars?
I have the exact same Wolfgang kit as yours.
I need to start detailing my Z again.
It's a great kit!! I used the same process as I did on the paint. Wolf Gang Total Swirl Remover 3.0 on a orange pad and then the Wolf Gang Finishing Glaze on a white pad. But instead of using a 6.5in pad I used a 4in pad instead.
Originally Posted by omsin523
nice job, i been trying to get my swirls out using everything i can from your local pepboys but its not working out so well. Did you do this by hand or Orbital buffer? im looking into wolfgang and poorboys wax.
Definitely used a Orbital Buffer and I highly recommend you get one!! I bought mine from Griots. Check out http://www.detailedimage.com and also http://www.autogeek.net/. Both have tons of great information to get you started!
Thatta boy! Way to give the Z a proper cleaning. I love threads like these...to me, it shows a real pride in ownership, because I know the kind of work that goes into a full exterior detail.
First polish for the Z!
