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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Smile First day with my new Z

Yesterday I realized that my Z had spent to much time without care in the elements at the dealership, So with the help of my friend Zpirate we claybarred and washed the Z twice. Then came a coat of Zaino all in one followed by a coat of Z2. It was a good time and the difference in feel before and after was very noticable.

I had an 05 vette and lots of mustangs before the Z so I know my way around a car but with this being my first import sports car I am reading all the posts I can and getting Ideas for mods I want.

I am a NC member so I look forward to meeting all the fellow NC members and attending events.

I took some pics yesterday after we were finished as well as a couple today.



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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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Welcome and congratulations.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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looking great!

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Looks GREAT!! Welcome!
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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ooo shiny....

welcome
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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That's one purty looking Z....nice color of choice
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Nice work and most of all nice Z! You and I have the same car, so I'm a bit biased.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Looks awesome Chris! I like the new pics too.

Nothing like that Zaino shine!

Hopefully it will warm up one day so you can apply a few more coats of Z-2.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Wow..Nice car. I like love the shine!
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Welcome! Enjoy the ride.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Great job. Welcome to the forum.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Thanks I am looking forward to some small mods just to tinker a bit and I always seem to end up with new wheels. I look forward to learning from all of you.
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Nice car! Clean look!
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Good job!
Looking nice n shiny
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Wow that is a super clean Z... Any before pics?
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Nah you wouldnt have been able to tell by seeing in the picture but you could really feel it on the paint. It felt almost like sandpaper, claybars are amazing. Now it really does feel like glass.

Chris
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I can attest to that. The paint felt bumply and somewhat tacky before the clay bar. Afterwards it was as smooth as glass.
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Here are some pictures I took today of Chris' 07 with my 03. It is interesting to see some of the differences from 03 to 07 side by side. Of course my 03 is not very stock anymore.

The pair together.



The fronts of both.



A booty view.


The wheels.

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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Welcome and congratulations on your new z. She is a beauty.
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