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SleeperGoat · 06-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Just Washed an Detailed the Z for the first time using the new "Ice" stuff from Turtle Wax.

Mark Above 350Z is where the dealership logo use to be havent been able to get it out. Mark Below Z is in the paint.

cburwell · 06-08-2007, 09:06 PM

Looks like it came out pretty well! Maybe try some scratch-x on that spot where the dealer logo used to be?

dancemf666 · 06-08-2007, 09:37 PM

So what do you think of the ice pretty good?

SleeperGoat · 06-08-2007, 10:35 PM

Its ok, the Clay bar is a pain in the ass took alot of work to get it off an cant do it in large sections.

cburwell · 06-08-2007, 11:09 PM

What did you have trouble getting off with the clay bar? You should be using the provided spray detailer to lubricate the clay so that it glides across the surface.

SleeperGoat · 06-08-2007, 11:21 PM

I got the liquid Clay bar. it said apply liquid clay bar to car. use water an rub off. it was still leaving clay on the car we had to go over it for a good amount of times to get it off.

HKS83 · 06-08-2007, 11:43 PM

Dont bother with liquid clay, its just gimmicks. Stick to the traditional bars.

james_ls · 06-09-2007, 12:35 AM

Looks good man.

How does it FEEL??

SleeperGoat · 06-09-2007, 01:37 AM

Tired, took 2 of us cause the damn tree in front of my house was faster then us.

PA Z06 · 06-09-2007, 10:52 AM

Looks great, black always looks awesome when its clean

CHAOS · 06-09-2007, 11:09 AM

i used that ice car wash... it wasnt bad but i wouldnt use any other stuff they produce tho... just seems too gimmicky...

cburwell · 06-09-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZ05

I got the liquid Clay bar. it said apply liquid clay bar to car. use water an rub off. it was still leaving clay on the car we had to go over it for a good amount of times to get it off.

That's interesting I never heard of that! Like other people said, it's a gimmick. Real claybars use the motion of the clay to remove contaminants.

Danronian · 06-10-2007, 12:07 PM

Not a fan of the lip, or anything I've ever tried turtle wax related, but I appreciate the work of trying to get wax off that doesn't want to cooperate.

I used the clay magic clay bar and have used the mother's brand, both worked amazing and made a huge difference.

To get that dealer sticker mess cleaned up I would first try scratch-x, or something similar, but I'm betting actual rubbing compound will be the only stuff that will touch it, if anything.

I feel bad for black cars since every imperfection shows, and after driving it on the road, it looks dirty within about 5 minutes. I love how they look clean, but it's pretty much impossible to keep them like that.

89RBS13 · 06-10-2007, 12:58 PM

for that spot where the dealer logo used to be, just use normal paint thinner to get any kind of residue off, then use a rubbing compound like 3M's perfect-it 3000 and a finishing glaze.

GLHWCU · 06-11-2007, 02:55 PM

worked for me was "bug and tar off" like 3 or 4 coats, really easy to use and really cheap too

06-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#1
SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	Detailed First time Just Washed an Detailed the Z for the first time using the new "Ice" stuff from Turtle Wax. Mark Above 350Z is where the dealership logo use to be havent been able to get it out. Mark Below Z is in the paint. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action Last edited by SleeperGoat; 06-08-2007 at 06:47 PM.

06-08-2007, 09:06 PM	#2
cburwell Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #303 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it came out pretty well! Maybe try some scratch-x on that spot where the dealer logo used to be? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "The Corvette took nearly 25 years to sell 500,000 units; the Z does it in fewer than 10."

06-08-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	Its ok, the Clay bar is a pain in the ass took alot of work to get it off an cant do it in large sections. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action

06-08-2007, 11:09 PM	#5
cburwell Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #303 iTrader: (0)	What did you have trouble getting off with the clay bar? You should be using the provided spray detailer to lubricate the clay so that it glides across the surface. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "The Corvette took nearly 25 years to sell 500,000 units; the Z does it in fewer than 10."

06-08-2007, 11:21 PM	#6
SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	I got the liquid Clay bar. it said apply liquid clay bar to car. use water an rub off. it was still leaving clay on the car we had to go over it for a good amount of times to get it off. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action

06-08-2007, 09:37 PM	#3
dancemf666 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tristate Member #313 iTrader: (1)	So what do you think of the ice pretty good?

06-08-2007, 11:43 PM	#7
HKS83 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Member #2993 iTrader: (0)	Dont bother with liquid clay, its just gimmicks. Stick to the traditional bars.

06-09-2007, 12:35 AM	#8
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Looks good man. How does it FEEL?? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-09-2007, 01:37 AM	#9
SleeperGoat Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dolyestown-Pa Member #3339 My Ride: 84 Camaro/ 05 GTO iTrader: (0)	Tired, took 2 of us cause the damn tree in front of my house was faster then us. __________________ formerly BlackZ05 05 Nissan 350z- Sold! 84 Camaro- Project from Hell car now Stripped an being Sanded.....Slowly no weekend life anymore 05 GTO - Push Button Performance w/ spooling action

06-09-2007, 10:52 AM	#10
PA Z06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Drexel Hill PA Member #1883 My Ride: 2002 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (1)	Looks great, black always looks awesome when its clean __________________ 2002 QS Z06 LG Long tubes 385 rwhp 381 tq "Harris Tuned" Roll Bar/Sparco Evo L Seat 03 Pathfinder "Daily driven"

06-09-2007, 11:09 AM	#11
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i used that ice car wash... it wasnt bad but i wouldnt use any other stuff they produce tho... just seems too gimmicky...

06-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#13
Danronian Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boyertown Member #1826 My Ride: 1995 Honda Civic Vx, 1975 Malibu iTrader: (3)	Not a fan of the lip, or anything I've ever tried turtle wax related, but I appreciate the work of trying to get wax off that doesn't want to cooperate. I used the clay magic clay bar and have used the mother's brand, both worked amazing and made a huge difference. To get that dealer sticker mess cleaned up I would first try scratch-x, or something similar, but I'm betting actual rubbing compound will be the only stuff that will touch it, if anything. I feel bad for black cars since every imperfection shows, and after driving it on the road, it looks dirty within about 5 minutes. I love how they look clean, but it's pretty much impossible to keep them like that.

06-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#14
89RBS13 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Member #5017 My Ride: 2005 Legacy GT Stage 2 .... '89 S13 w/RB25DET iTrader: (0)	for that spot where the dealer logo used to be, just use normal paint thinner to get any kind of residue off, then use a rubbing compound like 3M's perfect-it 3000 and a finishing glaze.

06-11-2007, 02:55 PM	#15
GLHWCU Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Havertown/West Chester/Conshohocken Member #1641 My Ride: 04 civic iTrader: (1)	worked for me was "bug and tar off" like 3 or 4 coats, really easy to use and really cheap too __________________ TST'S Very Own RICE

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