xfactor78 Detailed: Modded 350Z

Discussion in 'Show and Shine' started by BrendanS, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Got to do my Pristine Clean Package on this 350Z. It's got a decent amount of mods on it and a bodykit going on soon. I'm actually in love with this Z. Anyways it was in average condition, I really like the outcome though. I'll let the pictures do the talking
    Wash:
    - 2 Bucket Method w/ Grit Guards
    - Proline Grout Sponge
    - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff
    - Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash

    Clay:
    - Riccardo Yellow Clay
    - Optimum No Rinse Clay Lube Dilution

    Wheels/Tires:
    - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff
    - Raceglaze XL Wheel Brush
    - Meguiars Tire Brush
    - Old Sponge cut in half
    - Michaels Paint Brush
    - Gloss-It Signature Tire Gloss

    Interior:
    - Majestic Solutions Leather & Plastic Cleaner
    - Lexol Leather Conditioner
    - Finish Kare 108 Dressing
    - Finish Kare 316 Fabric Sealant
    - Chemical Guys Window Cleaner
    - RagShack Window WW
    - Wal-Mart MFs
    - Autowerkes Exclusive MF Applicator Pads

    Engine Bay:
    - Majestic Solutions Super Green Stuff
    - Finish Kare 108 Dressing
    - Autowerkes Exclusive MF Applicator Pads

    Metal Polish:
    - P21S Polishing Soap
    - Blackfire Metal Sealant


    Last Step Protection:
    - Bilt Hamber Autobalm
    - Black Fire Foam Applicator
    - Cookie Monster Buffing Towel

    Befores:
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    Wash Stage
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    Exhaust Afters (Some of that gunk was caked on and I couldn't get it off)
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    I was really pleased with the outcome of the engine bay
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    Mats were rinsed and soaked in Majestic Solution Super Green Stuff and pressure washed off
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    Clay Stage
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    Requested that some scratches be removed:
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    LSP of choice on top of Cookie Monster Buffing Towel
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    Sun wasn't strong so this helped while I waxed the rest of the car
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    Waxed the windows and lip of the rims
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    Afters:
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    Reflection shots
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    Afters of interior(bit dirty from my shoes)
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    Thanks for looking!

    Brendan
     
  2. corrswitch

    corrswitch Jedi Nuba

    Nice work, what did you think of the autobalm?
     
  3. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    love it, looks good but is finicky to apply. Its great though
     
  4. Buddy

    Buddy Getting to know Detailing

    Hi Brendan, What a real nice job. It Looks great. I understand now why you like the Z so much...:thumb:
     
  5. flash gordon

    flash gordon Banned

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    Looks Fantastic X-Factor, great save :applause:

    The only thing I see I wish you wouldv'e taken a pair of nail clippers to is that tab on the Mat
     
  6. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    thanks! It's staying the night in my garage so I'll get that done tomorrow morning, I meant to get it but I forgot.
    Yeah the Zs amazing, before my "affordable" dream car was an STI but now it's all changed:shrug:
     
  7. Starcar

    Starcar Birth of a Detailer

    Great work.
     
  8. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    Nice work, dont care for the wheels too much but still came out looking great. Cant wait to try my AB once it gets here!
     
  9. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Awesome job man!
     
  10. mrgolfrider

    mrgolfrider DB Forum Supporter

    Did you, or have you thought of using some 0000 steel wool to get the nasty exhaust cleaned up? It will save alot of headache in the future and it isn't really expensive.

    Car looks really good btw.
     
  11. kaiten408

    kaiten408 Jedi Nuba

    Nice detail! Love those wheels too!
     
  12. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks
    Thanks, AB is awesome. The wheels are say...a JDM version of BBS. It's all personal taste and I think the Volk GT-C looks great on this Z
    thanks!
    Thanks, yeah I'm going to give it another shot tomorrow morning.
     
  13. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks, glad you like em
     
  14. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Well done vehicle looks good :thumb:
     
  15. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    came out very nice! Great work on it! So, how do you like BH AB so far?
     
  16. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Very sharp 350Z. I have those same Volk GTC wheels in silver on my 350Z. I love em !!!!
     
  17. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    Thanks, yeah I love the GTC
    Thanks! AB is great, finicky to apply so it takes a while longer. I mist the panel lightly with Distilled Water and then I apply it so it goes on really thin. It takes longer than Collinite 845 which I love too, with the 845 I just do the whole car and take it off. But AB is great, everybody loves it
    Thanks Carlos!
     
  18. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    That's some nice work my friend! And great work on the interior as well, I have found that "Z" interiors are a bit of a paint to work on. The plastics are different...
     
  19. BrendanS

    BrendanS Welcome to Detailing

    The interiors definitely are, specially with racing seats...I had to put the dressing on from the passenger side since his bucket seat doesnt fold down...:hmph:. But it is a pain to work, the doors are hard as well, but I think it came out great and the end result is what matters:thumb:
     
  20. cleareagain

    cleareagain Virgin Detailer

    nice work. black is still hard for me. looks like you got it down nice work,
     

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