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Old 10-12-2005, 11:10 AM
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Hey everyone!

i just bought my Z last weekend, and decided not to get the teflon coating option(extra grand;P) but I was wondering do I need to wax it as soon as possible? If so, any recommendations for good waxes?
Thanks*
Old 10-12-2005, 11:13 AM
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ive used meguiars gold class......its very easy to use and looks great
Old 10-12-2005, 11:24 AM
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thanks!
Old 10-12-2005, 11:25 AM
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Nice choice.

Zaino that baby nonstop
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Originally Posted by baobabie
Hey everyone!

i just bought my Z last weekend, and decided not to get the teflon coating option(extra grand;P) but I was wondering do I need to wax it as soon as possible? If so, any recommendations for good waxes?
Thanks*
Post pics would make us happy and more welcoming hahah
Old 10-12-2005, 02:07 PM
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Does rain water "bead on the surface or run off?

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Old 10-12-2005, 02:32 PM
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Congrats on the new Z and welcome to the family.
Old 10-12-2005, 02:59 PM
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I shall have to do that 'water test ' today...=)
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How much did you pay?
Old 10-19-2005, 08:08 PM
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i bought an '06 Enthusiast last week for $30,300 OTD. $200 over invoice. i think i got a pretty good deal.
Old 10-19-2005, 08:11 PM
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Ensure you get the paint clean, ie claybar before you start the wax. Will not hurt to start the wax of your choice. Ensure you claybar though to make sure the paint is clean. Never know how long the Z sat on the lot int he elements!
Old 10-19-2005, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jakedajewel
i bought an '06 Enthusiast last week for $30,300 OTD. $200 over invoice. i think i got a pretty good deal.
What color did you get?
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Originally Posted by davidv
Does rain water "bead on the surface or run off?
Never mind. I don’t care anymore.
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Its silverstone Metallic, and luckily I had a friend whose brother was friends with the owner of the nissan dealership and got it for 500 below! invoice!=)

I've never had a stick car before, though i kind of knew how via driving my friend's cars...SOooo it is a work in progress Trying to practice downshifting and such...anyone know of some good roads in SD ?

and btw, how do i post a picture?
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All i've used is Turtle Wax Car wash... it wasn't no zaino, but it looked pretty damn good.
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Originally Posted by davidv
Never mind. I don’t care anymore.
hey sorrie for the late response, but yea, the water did bead so I'm thinking they probably had some kinda wax on it...
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Originally Posted by baobabie
hey sorrie for the late response, but yea, the water did bead so I'm thinking they probably had some kinda wax on it...
As long as rain water makes tiny beads on the car, I leave it alone: I see little improvement waxing a car which does not need to be waxed.
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Wash, rinse, clay, wash again, wax twice and enjoy.
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Originally Posted by davidv
As long as rain water makes tiny beads on the car, I leave it alone: I see little improvement waxing a car which does not need to be waxed.
i agree no need for extra work when it wont do much
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You need to strip off whatever bullsh!t wax is on the car by washing it with DAWN DISH SOAP,

******claybar it******,

and zaino it.

http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~kahn/drbonz.html

read that. NOW. GO.


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