First polish for the Z!

[OZD 35]

Finally got around to polishing the Z. First I washed and clayed (Clay Magic). 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!:buffing: Thought I'd share a few before and after pics...
Hood before...
[IMG]http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ002.jpg
Hood after...
[IMG]http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ005.jpg
Roof Before...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ007.jpg
Roof After...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ011.jpg
Trunk before...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ016.jpg
Trunk after...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ018.jpg
Before...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ020.jpg
After...http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ021.jpg
B-pillar before...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ022.jpg
B-Pillar after...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ024.jpg
Headlight before...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ031.jpg
Headlight after...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ032.jpg
And the finished product...
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ044.jpg
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ049.jpg
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ050.jpg
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ052.jpg
http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab77/nickjohn/polishZ047.jpg

[cobalt9123]

Nice job! I love the 350z's. Great styling and fit&finish. But they don't have enough GO for me :)

[jlb85]

The car came out great! Nice pictures too!

So how long did it take you? Did you find it easier or harder than expected?

[tuscarora dave]

very nice results.:dblthumb2:

[ScottB]

my father is a sales manager for local Nissan franchise and its amazing how soft the paint is on the Z's. Often they come in scratched well, and you can see quickly how a good polishing makes such a significant difference. Nice work !

[Mike Phillips]

Nice work!


:dblthumb2:

[CEE DOG]

Nice work! Love the Z's. Unique and beautifull. I tend to go for the more unique looking cars that you don't see a 1000 of. When I saw the Sky I was in love and after a couple years finally got one. The 350Z (in blue) and that sporty little Audi (foget the model #) were the only other cars that very briefly crossed my mind but I never went to look at anything but the Sky. Love at first sight!

[OZD 35]

Nice job! I love the 350z's. Great styling and fit&finish. But they don't have enough GO for me :)
Thanks!! I love the way it handles, and I'm happy with it's GO! Don't get me wrong, I'd like more!:props:


The car came out great! Nice pictures too!

So how long did it take you? Did you find it easier or harder than expected?
Thanks! It took me about 2 days. I would start around 9am and finish around 8pm. It wasn't hard at all! Just a lot of work, but well worth it!!


my father is a sales manager for local Nissan franchise and its amazing how soft the paint is on the Z's. Often they come in scratched well, and you can see quickly how a good polishing makes such a significant difference. Nice work !
Yeah, that's one thing I can't stand is the paint. My front bumper looks horrible from all the chip marks from rocks and what not.:mad:

[OZD 35]

Nice work! Love the Z's. Unique and beautifull. I tend to go for the more unique looking cars that you don't see a 1000 of. When I saw the Sky I was in love and after a couple years finally got one. The 350Z (in blue) and that sporty little Audi (foget the model #) were the only other cars that very briefly crossed my mind but I never went to look at anything but the Sky. Love at first sight!

Thanks! I agree! That's one of the many reasons I chose the Z, its unique look!

[Erik Mejia]

Nice work, amazing what can be accomplished with the proper tools, technique, and the right attitude. Good save on that Z. Again, it looks great.:xyxthumbs:

[Matt S.]

Very nice work, and great pics too! :)

[Streetlife]

Good job man, nice pics too.:props:

[Porsche Pilot]

I was considering switching to the Wolfgang. How did you like it and how was the working time of the product?

[Zivman]

Nice job! I love the 350z's. Great styling and fit&finish. But they don't have enough GO for me :)
Z's don't have a ton of go, but those seem like bold words from a guy sporting cobalts in his sig :hungry:

[OZD 35]

I was considering switching to the Wolfgang. How did you like it and how was the working time of the product?

This was my first polish so I really don't have anything else to compare to! I found it pretty easy to use and thought the working time was fairly quick. Sorry I couldn't have been more help!:rolleyes: