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Old Oct 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?
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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ive used meguiars gold class......its very easy to use and looks great
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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thanks!
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Nice choice.

Zaino that baby nonstop
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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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
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Does rain water "bead on the surface or run off?

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Congrats on the new Z and welcome to the family.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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I shall have to do that 'water test ' today...=)
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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How much did you pay?
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Old Oct 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.
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Old Oct 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!
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Old Oct 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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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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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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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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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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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:38 AM
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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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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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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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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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Wash, rinse, clay, wash again, wax twice and enjoy.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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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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