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Old 07-26-2010, 06:29 PM
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Default First polish for the Z!
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...

Hood before...
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Hood after...
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Roof Before...


Roof After...


Trunk before...


Trunk after...


Before...


After...

B-pillar before...


B-Pillar after...


Headlight before...


Headlight after...


And the finished product...





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Old 07-26-2010, 06:33 PM
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Looks like it worked pretty well. So are you going to leave the car stock?
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Wow big difference! Good Job! How long did the whole process take you?
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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.
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Originally Posted by Kuhan
Very nice. What did you use to remove swirl marks on the pillars
+1 need to get my pillars cleaned up badly.
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Nice job! I haven't washed the Z in about a month. It's too freakin hot!
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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.
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Impressive results. How many miles on the car?
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Looks like a new car. Great job.
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Nice! Also want to know what was used for the pillars.
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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.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Auto-Detailing-Guide/

lots of good info on there.
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Your Z looks great......Nice job!
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Those before swirls made me want to cry. Great results!
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Showroom finish!
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Noice.

I need to do this....bad.
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
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!

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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!

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Impressive results. How many miles on the car?
Thanks!! It's a '04 and just turned 40,000
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Thanks everyone for the comments!!!
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Old 07-27-2010, 11:38 AM
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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.
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